Experience - Philip Kumah Jr.

2021 - Present

DevOps Engineer

Idera (Qubole)

Leading cloud infrastructure and DevOps initiatives for a major data analytics platform.

Architected and implemented scalable cloud solutions on AWS, GCP, and Azure
Developed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate deployment processes
Implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation
Optimized cloud resource utilization, reducing operational costs by 30%
Managed Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications

AWS GCP Azure Kubernetes Docker Terraform Jenkins

2017 - Present

IT Manager & Developer

North American University Application Centre

Leading IT operations and developing custom solutions for university application processing.

Developing and maintaining the application processing system
Implementing secure data handling procedures for sensitive student information
Managing IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and workstations
Creating custom reporting tools for management decision-making
Providing technical training and support to staff members

PHP JavaScript MySQL Network Administration Data Security

2019 - 2021

Systems Administrator

Galt Sudoers

Managed enterprise IT infrastructure and implemented automation solutions.

Designed and maintained on-premise and cloud infrastructure
Implemented monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana
Automated routine system administration tasks using Python and Bash
Managed database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for critical systems

Linux Python Bash MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Prometheus

2015 - Present

Web Developer & Consultant

Pilgrims Resource

Developing and maintaining web applications for resource management and distribution.

Building responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks
Developing RESTful APIs for data exchange between systems
Implementing e-commerce functionality for resource distribution
Optimizing database queries and application performance
Collaborating with design team to create intuitive user interfaces

HTML/CSS JavaScript PHP MySQL API Development

2013 - Present

IT Consultant

Zed Multimedia (Zed 101.9 FM)

Providing ongoing technical consulting for broadcasting equipment and digital content systems.

Advising on broadcasting equipment and software systems upgrades
Optimizing digital content storage and retrieval systems
Providing technical support during live broadcasts
Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions
Training staff on new technologies and software

Broadcasting Systems Digital Content Management Technical Support Windows Server

2011 - 2013

IT Assistant

Shop n Save Supermarkets

Supported retail management systems and implemented inventory tracking solutions.

Maintained point-of-sale systems across multiple store locations
Implemented inventory management and tracking solutions
Provided technical support to store staff
Assisted in network setup and maintenance
Developed basic reports for management

Retail Systems Inventory Management Technical Support Basic Networking

2009 - 2011

Junior IT Officer

HFC Bank

Supported banking systems and assisted with network security implementations.

Assisted in maintaining banking software systems
Supported end-users with technical issues
Helped implement security protocols for banking data
Participated in system upgrades and migrations
Documented IT procedures and policies

Banking Systems Data Security User Support Documentation

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