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Felipe M.
DevOps Engineer

Kubernetes
Github
Amazon Aws
Docker Cloud
Bio

Technology professional with over a decade of experience in aiding teams and executives to develop their business strategies, optimize existing infrastructure, and manage operational processes. Extensive background in collaborating on projects within the banking and financial sectors, with a keen emphasis on cybersecurity and automation. Possesses a self-taught background, continuously acquiring new skills and seeking opportunities for holistic improvement.

Emphasizes team empowerment and collaboration, advocating for the realization of collective strength and the achievement of high standards. Prioritizes quality and insists on the necessity of automation. Dedicated to the transfer of knowledge, ensures documentation of complex processes, and offers guidance to team members while fostering their independence.

  • Cloud/Operations Manager
    10/1/2022 - 6/1/2023

    Led a team of architects, tech leads, and developers to implement maintainable, easy-to-implement, and well-documented cloud solutions. Developed incident management processes and policies, including a business continuity plan, incident management and escalation procedures, business impact analysis (BIA), and problem management procedures, to ensure rapid and efficient issue resolution.

    Conducted comprehensive cybersecurity assessments to elevate security standards, implementing frameworks like NIST and CIS. Utilized AWS Security Hub for developing and monitoring security KPIs, and performed low-level security analysis with AWS Inspector. Enhanced security measures and maintained high cloud security scores using tools like Cloud9 and CloudGuard.

    Managed cloud infrastructure by optimizing processes and incorporating best practices and continuous improvement techniques. Significant projects include migrating codebases and CI/CD pipelines from Gitlab to AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodePipeline; setting up remote debugging on Kubernetes containers with Visual Studio Code; hosting and serving Node.js libraries on CI/CD pipelines through CodeArtifact; and automating database deployments using CodeBuild and Flyway with an authorization process.

    Managed SRE operations by implementing DORA recommendations, constructing detailed panels, and visualizations to assist with business observability. Set up Dynatrace for comprehensive cloud monitoring on AWS, and created dashboards and alarms to enhance environment observability for the SRE team.

    Developed expertise in AWS services, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Visual Studio Code, Node.js, Flyway, Dynatrace, and security frameworks such as NIST and CIS, ensuring robust cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity practices.

  • Technical Lead
    12/1/2021 - 10/1/2022

    Served as Technical Lead for the Operational squad, focusing on achieving fast and continuous delivery. Managed critical teams including Cyber Security, Automation & Tests, Monitoring, and DB/DBA. Implemented a complete Development environment migration from GitLab and Jenkins running on Kubernetes to a fully in-cloud solution leveraging CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodePipeline, adhering to Secure by Default guidelines. Defined roles and policies tailored to different team groups based on their specific responsibilities and work fields. Enhanced the current environment using security-driven patterns aimed at ensuring safety and scalability of tools. Presented case studies showcasing acquired skills, lessons learned, and the substantial productivity improvements achieved through the project.

  • Devops
    5/1/2021 - 12/1/2021

    Managed complete environment setup using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, ECR, SNS, IAM, VPS, VPC, and Redshift. Demonstrated expertise in container management and setup using Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher, alongside continuous integration and development workflows with GitLabCI and Jenkins. Automated various tasks and jobs, collaborated closely with developers to implement application-level monitoring features, and oversaw cyber security, vulnerabilities, and patching management based on third-party consultant results. Monitored resources and application/container behavior with tools such as Grafana, GlitchTip/Sentry, and Amazon X-Ray. Installed, configured, and set alarms for Dynatrace SIEM on multiple Kubernetes clusters and AWS environments through roles and policies. Utilized Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban to ensure development schedule adherence, backlog management, quality assurance, testing, and integrations.

  • Infrastructure Analyst
    2/1/2018 - 2/1/2020

    Provided bilingual technical support while developing proficiency in utilizing the RACI model for project management, including creating guidelines and sharing them with international sites. Managed the installation and maintenance of specialized pharmaceutical tools such as Chromeleon and Empower, as well as statistical tools including MiniTab and Power BI. Conducted training sessions for new employees and facilitated user and credentials setup across multiple locations. Engaged in thorough process documentation, ensuring all procedures were added to the Knowledge Base for streamlined operations and reference.

  • Infrastructure Assistant
    2/1/2012 - 3/1/2017

    Configured and maintained Windows Server 2003/2008, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, and SMB. Provided maintenance and support for Citrix Servers and Clients using XenApp and XenDesktop. Utilized Dell KACE for system maintenance, developing scripts for remote updates and configurations with PowerShell. Led Infrastructure projects and documented activities, while managing social web communication planning using Yammer. Configured and maintained FortiGate firewalls and Ubiquiti Access Points, and conducted penetration tests to discover vulnerabilities.

  • Mobile Developer
    1/1/2011 - 9/1/2011

    Developed mobile banking applications, including a mobile bank, token, and point-of-sale (POS) systems, for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android platforms. Implemented Bluetooth communication protocols to interface with wireless credit card machines. Utilized version control systems such as CVS and Mercurial for commit management and code reviews. Additionally, created a web interface for a mobile payment system, enhancing cross-platform accessibility and user engagement.

  • Computer Science at University of July Ninth
    2015 - 2018

  • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Uninove - July Ninth University
    2022 - 2023

  • Secure Application Development at Clavis Segurança da Informação
    10/1/2022

  • DevOps Masterclass - Git Docker Jenkins Kubernetes Terraform at Udemy
    4/1/2021

  • Professional Scrum Foundations (PSF) at Agile School
    2/1/2020

  • How to Manage and Resolve Conflicts in the Company at Senac
    8/1/2016

  • iOS Developer at iAi - Instituto de Artes Modernas
    2/1/2011

  • Security Systems at CTI - Corporate University
    3/1/2010

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