I am a results-driven and performance-focused Cloud & DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, automating, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure and AWS. I excel in CI/CD automation, Kubernetes container orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible. I'm skilled in monitoring, observability, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to improve uptime, resilience, and cost efficiency. I am adept at cloud migration, security compliance, and disaster recovery across large-scale enterprise environments. I thrive in collaborative problem solving, leadership, mentorship, and an automation mindset that drives DevOps culture and operational excellence.

Chuka B. Onya

I am a results-driven and performance-focused Cloud & DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, automating, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure and AWS. I excel in CI/CD automation, Kubernetes container orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible. I'm skilled in monitoring, observability, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to improve uptime, resilience, and cost efficiency. I am adept at cloud migration, security compliance, and disaster recovery across large-scale enterprise environments. I thrive in collaborative problem solving, leadership, mentorship, and an automation mindset that drives DevOps culture and operational excellence.

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I am a results-driven and performance-focused Cloud & DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, automating, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure and AWS. I excel in CI/CD automation, Kubernetes container orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible. I’m skilled in monitoring, observability, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to improve uptime, resilience, and cost efficiency.

I am adept at cloud migration, security compliance, and disaster recovery across large-scale enterprise environments. I thrive in collaborative problem solving, leadership, mentorship, and an automation mindset that drives DevOps culture and operational excellence.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior DevOps Engineer at LOYAL
November 1, 2023 - Present
Designed, deployed, and automated Azure infrastructure using Terraform and ARM templates, enabling scalable and cost-optimized environments. Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate application build, testing, and deployment processes. Configured Azure Load Balancers, App Gateways, and Storage Accounts to support secure and highly available workloads. Implemented disaster recovery, backup, and auto-scaling strategies ensuring 99.99% uptime. Enforced Azure RBAC, policies, and governance to enhance security and compliance across cloud environments. Integrated monitoring and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive incident response. Mentored junior engineers on DevOps best practices, IaC development, and cloud operations. Key Achievement: Led a multi-phase Azure migration that achieved zero downtime and increased resource utilization efficiency by 25%.
Azure Cloud Engineer / DevOps at GE Power
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023
Engineered and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and YAML workflows for multi-environment deployments. Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible, improving delivery speed and reducing manual errors. Migrated on-premises applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with secure networking and secret management. Deployed and managed Kafka clusters and Zookeeper for real-time event streaming and data integration. Implemented serverless workloads using Azure Functions to streamline event-driven automation. Designed hybrid cloud networks using VPN gateways and VNet peering to enable seamless integration. Utilized Azure Cost Management to track and reduce cloud spend by 20% through optimization. Integrated Grafana and Prometheus for performance metrics and real-time dashboards. Key Achievement: Led a multi-phase Azure migration that achieved zero downtime and increased resource utilization efficiency by 25%.
Azure Cloud / DevOps Engineer at WEATHERFORD
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Built and managed YAML-based CI/CD pipelines for automated build and deployment processes. Implemented containerization strategy using Docker and Kubernetes, improving scalability and resource usage. Created IaC templates for repeatable infrastructure provisioning in Azure. Automated network configurations and deployments using Azure CLI and Ansible. Implemented blue-green and canary deployment strategies for zero-downtime releases. Collaborated with security and development teams to align infrastructure with DevSecOps best practices. Key Achievement: Reduced deployment cycle time by 30% through full CI/CD automation and container orchestration.
Systems Administrator at INTEL CORPORATION
August 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Administered Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365 environments. Performed system hardening, patch management, and security remediation for compliance. Monitored and optimized server performance and implemented backup and DR solutions. Supported Hyper-V virtualization, DHCP/DNS management, and user access control. Managed incidents, RCA, and preventive maintenance using Salesforce ticketing system. Key Achievement: Improved system uptime by 15% through proactive monitoring and patch automation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas at Tyler
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 / AZ-304)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services