Ojetokun, Victor Ifeoluwa

DevOps Engineer

Kaduna, NG.

About

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.

Work

Hoolicon Technologies

Chief Technology Officer/DevOps Engineer (Contract)

Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria

Oct 2019→ May 2024

Summary

Provided strategic leadership as CTO/DevOps Engineer on a contract basis, driving project execution, cloud engineering training, and secure application deployment for diverse clients.

Highlights

Led the initiation, planning, and execution of client projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy applications on both physical servers and cloud instances.

Facilitated training for over 20 students in Cloud Engineering and DevOps Engineering, enhancing their technical capabilities in modern infrastructure practices.

Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for application deployment across on-premises and cloud environments, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.

Monitored system performance and network uptime using advanced tools to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, ensuring continuous availability.

Conducted cybersecurity training and vulnerability assessments using Kali-Linux OS and TryHackMe, identifying patterns and implementing security measures.

Automated routine administrative tasks and server configurations using Bash and Python scripts, significantly boosting efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

Managed system upgrades, patch management, and security audits, including LVM storage extension for servers to ensure 100% data storage and file management.

Collaborated on the development and deployment of an electronic assessment system, effectively resolving a 4+ year assessment problem for a key client.

App Global Technologies LTD

System Operation/Machine Integration Engineer

Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria

Aug 2018→ May 2024

Summary

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.

Highlights

Spearheaded the deployment of Ethernet/intranet networking configurations for several federal medical centers and teaching hospitals across Nigeria, ensuring robust connectivity for critical operations.

Directed the deployment of the Global Care Health EMR System across over 10 federal medical hospitals in Nigeria, significantly enhancing patient data management and operational workflows.

Managed and maintained Application, Reporting, LIS, and PACS servers, achieving 98.9%+ uptime for critical healthcare systems through proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution.

Implemented comprehensive system backup and disaster recovery plans using Veeam and Proxmox, guaranteeing data integrity and rapid restoration capabilities during system failures.

Automated repetitive administrative tasks using Ansible and Bash scripting, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency by streamlining system resource management.

Deployed Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) with EMR integration, automating over 29 radiology and laboratory machines and achieving 100% data exchange across federal medical facilities using Docker.

Trained over 300 medical personnel on EMR, PACS, and LIS systems, and provided technical support to ICT departments, including junior system administrators and machine integrator engineers.

Achieved a 95% technology coverage rate within 4 months by establishing patient-centric SOPs, growth simulations, feedback mechanisms, and data analysis frameworks.

Implemented initiatives that reduced patient waiting times and improved access, resulting in 5,000+ new patients and 71,000+ visits within 6 months.

Education

ALT School Africa

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2023→ Dec 2025

Diploma Cyber Security

Ahmadu Bello University

Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria

Jan 2023→ Dec 2024

Postgraduate Diploma Education Grade: Upper Credit

ALT School Africa, School of Engineering

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2023→ Aug 2024

Diploma Cloud Engineering

Nigeria Defence Academy

Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria

Jan 2018→ Dec 2019

Postgraduate Diploma Computer Science Grade: Distinction

University of Abuja

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Sep 2012→ Jul 2016

Bachelor of Science Banking & Finance Grade: Second Class Upper

Awards

Most Outstanding Academic Student in Banking and Finance Department (NABAFS)

Jan 2016

University of Abuja Awards

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)

Jan 2016

University of Abuja Awards

Honored for outstanding proficiency and contributions in Information and Communication Technology within the Banking and Finance Department.

Certificate of Accomplishment

Jan 2016

Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles, Nigeria

Awarded for significant contributions and accomplishments as recognized by the Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles.

Publications

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.

Certificates

Comptia security+

Dec 2025

CompTIA

AWS Solution Architect Associate

Dec 2025

AWS

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

Dec 2025

CNCF

Soc Analyst level 1

Dec 2025

Various

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Jun 2025

AWS

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials (LFS250)

May 2025

The Linux Foundation

AWS Bootcamp Certification

Feb 2025

Thinkcloudly

Information Security Fundamental Course

Oct 2024

Sycom Academy

Data Analyst/Data Science

Nov 2022

IBM Certification

Data Analyst Certification

Mar 2022

Quantum Analytic, Lagos NG

Data Science Fellow Certification

Jan 2022

Click on Kaduna Data Science Fellowship program

IT Support Administrator Certification

Aug 2021

Google

Graduate Membership

Aug 2021

Nigeria Institute of Management

Cybersecurity Certificate Course

Apr 2021

Cisco

Jobberman Soft Skills Training

Oct 2020

Jobberman

Google Digital Skills Certification

Feb 2020

Google

NYSC Certificate

Jan 2018

NYSC

Infrastructure Security Prevention (I.S.P)

Jan 2012

African ICT in Conjunction with National Institute of Information

Diploma in Cisco Certified Networking Associate (C.C.N.A)

Jan 2010

First Quantum Info Tech Ltd

Skills

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Digital Ocean, CloudFront, AWS EKS.

DevOps & Automation

Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Vagrant, VirtualBox, Bash Scripting, Python Scripting.

Operating Systems

Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Mac OS, Windows, Kali-Linux OS.

Networking & Security

Wireshark, Nmap, ACL, Portmaster, PRTG, IAM, RBAC, Security Vulnerability Assessment, Firewalls, Network Configuration, SSH, VLAN, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security Prevention.

Monitoring & Observability

Grafana, Prometheus, Net-data.

Databases & Storage

SQL, Veeam, Proxmox, LVM, Amazon S3.

Web Servers

Apache, Nginx.

System Administration

System Analysis, Troubleshooting, System Architecture, System Maintenance, Server Configuration, Patch Management.

Technical Documentation

API Documentation, User Manuals, Technical Writing, IT Policies.

Collaboration Tools

Zoom Meetings, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Google Calendar, Notion, Discord, Slack.

References

Available upon request

Projects

AWS Cost Management with Budgets

Jan 2023→ Dec 2023

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

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

Summary

Implemented VLANs and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to restrict unwanted traffic between departments, enhancing network security and segmentation.