Highly accomplished System Administrator and DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience in infrastructure deployment, cloud computing, and security methodologies. Proven expertise in optimizing on-premise and cloud infrastructures using automation (Ansible, Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and robust monitoring tools to drive operational efficiency and security. Eager to leverage a strong background in system architecture and cybersecurity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
Chief Technology Officer/DevOps Engineer (Contract)
Hoolicon Technologies
Oct 2019 - May 2024
Kaduna, Kaduna, NG
Provided strategic leadership as CTO/DevOps Engineer on a contract basis, driving project execution, cloud engineering training, and secure application deployment for diverse clients.
System Operation/Machine Integration Engineer
App Global Technologies LTD
Aug 2018 - May 2024
Kaduna, Kaduna, NG
Led system operation and machine integration for a leading technology firm, overseeing critical infrastructure deployment and maintenance across multiple federal medical facilities to ensure high availability and performance.
Cyber Security
ALT School Africa
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Education
Ahmadu Bello University
Upper Credit
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Zaria, Kaduna, NG
Cloud Engineering
ALT School Africa, School of Engineering
Jan 2023 - Aug 2024
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Computer Science
Nigeria Defence Academy
Distinction
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Kaduna, Kaduna, NG
Banking & Finance
University of Abuja
Second Class Upper
Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Abuja, FCT, NG
Comptia security+
CompTIA
Dec 2025
AWS Solution Architect Associate
AWS
Dec 2025
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
CNCF
Dec 2025
Soc Analyst level 1
Various
Dec 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS
Jun 2025
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials (LFS250)
The Linux Foundation
May 2025
AWS Bootcamp Certification
Thinkcloudly
Feb 2025
Information Security Fundamental Course
Sycom Academy
Oct 2024
Data Analyst/Data Science
IBM Certification
Nov 2022
Data Analyst Certification
Quantum Analytic, Lagos NG
Mar 2022
Data Science Fellow Certification
Click on Kaduna Data Science Fellowship program
Jan 2022
IT Support Administrator Certification
Aug 2021
Graduate Membership
Nigeria Institute of Management
Aug 2021
Cybersecurity Certificate Course
Cisco
Apr 2021
Jobberman Soft Skills Training
Jobberman
Oct 2020
Google Digital Skills Certification
Feb 2020
NYSC Certificate
NYSC
Jan 2018
Infrastructure Security Prevention (I.S.P)
African ICT in Conjunction with National Institute of Information
Jan 2012
Diploma in Cisco Certified Networking Associate (C.C.N.A)
First Quantum Info Tech Ltd
Jan 2010
AWS Cost Management with Budgets
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Configured AWS Budgets to establish custom cost and usage tracking, implementing email alerts for forecasted and actual expenditure thresholds to optimize cloud spending.
Web Application Deployment with Ansible
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Installed Git, Apache/httpd, and deployed a web application on Ansible-managed host servers using Ansible automation for streamlined processes.
Secure AWS Resource Management (IAM & MFA)
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Managed access to AWS services and resources securely using Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for enhanced protection.
Static Website Hosting on AWS S3
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Utilized Amazon S3 to host a static website with individual web pages and stored developer codes for dynamic web applications hosted on EC2.
Global Content Delivery with CloudFront
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Implemented CloudFront, a fast content delivery network (CDN) service, to efficiently deliver a demo application with optimized performance.
Automated User Creation with Bash Script
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Developed a Bash script to automate the process of user creation, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention in administrative tasks.
Custom Domain Routing with Amazon Route 53
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Configured Amazon Route 53, a highly available and scalable cloud DNS service, to route end-users to a demo application using a custom domain name.
Cloud Resource Protection with IAM Policies & Security Groups
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Implemented IAM policies and security groups to protect cloud resources effectively, defining granular access controls and network segmentation.
Routine Task Automation for Efficiency
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Automated various routine tasks to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention across systems, leading to improved productivity.
Full Application Deployment on Kubernetes (EKS) with Monitoring
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Deployed a full application on Kubernetes (EKS) on AWS, integrated with Grafana, Prometheus, and a Load Balancer for comprehensive monitoring and scalability.
LAMP Stack Deployment via Bash & Ansible
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Deployed a LAMP stack on a remote Ubuntu Apache server using Bash scripts and Ansible playbooks, automating web server setup and software installation.
Apache Web Application Deployment (CentOS/Ubuntu)
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Deployed Apache web applications on CentOS and Ubuntu using Ansible playbooks, streamlining web server provisioning and application deployment.
Microservices Application Deployment on AWS EKS
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Deployed a Socks Shop microservices-based application on AWS EKS, gaining practical experience in managing complex microservices architectures.
Secure Website Hosting on AWS S3 with CloudFront
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Hosted a website on an AWS S3 private bucket with a public read policy, delivered via CloudFront, ensuring secure and efficient content delivery.
Static Website Deployment with Terraform
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Deployed a static website on AWS using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), automating cloud infrastructure provisioning for repeatable deployments.
Network Incident Response with Wireshark
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Conducted network incident response investigations using Wireshark, identifying and resolving network security incidents effectively.
VLAN and ACL Implementation for Traffic Restriction
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Implemented VLANs and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to restrict unwanted traffic between departments, enhancing network security and segmentation.
Most Outstanding Academic Student in Banking and Finance Department (NABAFS)
University of Abuja Awards
Jan 2016
Recognized for exceptional academic performance in the Banking and Finance Department, demonstrating strong analytical and financial acumen.
I.C.T Brightest in Banking and Finance Department (NABAFS)
University of Abuja Awards
Jan 2016
Honored for outstanding proficiency and contributions in Information and Communication Technology within the Banking and Finance Department.
Certificate of Accomplishment
Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles, Nigeria
Jan 2016
Awarded for significant contributions and accomplishments as recognized by the Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles.
Advances in Cyber Crime Control in Nigeria
International Conference on Research and Innovation
Oct 2017
Presented a research paper at the International Conference on Research and Innovation with Exhibition Held October, 2017 at Arewa House, Kaduna State, contributing insights into cybersecurity advancements.
Cloud Platforms
DevOps & Automation
Operating Systems
Networking & Security
Monitoring & Observability
Databases & Storage
Web Servers
System Administration
Technical Documentation
Collaboration Tools
Available upon request