I'm a certified Cloud DevOps Engineer with about five years of hands-on experience in cloud computing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges. I'm proficient with industry-leading DevOps tools and platforms to streamline software development and deployment processes, and I prioritize security, efficiency, and continuous improvement in every project.

Taiwo Lawal

I'm a certified Cloud DevOps Engineer with about five years of hands-on experience in cloud computing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges. I'm proficient with industry-leading DevOps tools and platforms to streamline software development and deployment processes, and I prioritize security, efficiency, and continuous improvement in every project.

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I’m a certified Cloud DevOps Engineer with about five years of hands-on experience in cloud computing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges.

I’m proficient with industry-leading DevOps tools and platforms to streamline software development and deployment processes, and I prioritize security, efficiency, and continuous improvement in every project.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Language

English
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Work Experience

Cloud Engineer at MoniePoint Group
March 20, 2025 - Present
Implemented and managed Kafka clusters (self-hosted and Confluent Cloud), enabling high-throughput, fault-tolerant data streaming and integrating systems like MySQL and Spanner via Kafka Connect. Managed CI/CD and GitOps workflows with Harness, ensuring smooth, automated deployments. Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, reducing manual tasks and enabling consistent, reproducible environments across diverse cloud platforms. Led cost optimization initiatives, reducing cloud spend and improving infrastructure efficiency. Implemented and managed secure access and secrets using HashiCorp Vault (service accounts, RBAC). Provided access management for cloud resources and clusters.
Cloud DevOps Engineer at TellMe Limited
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2025
Demonstrated proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions, using Argo CD to achieve a 35% increase in deployment efficiency. Streamlined scripting with Bash and Python to automate routine tasks, reducing manual interventions by 20%. Orchestrated Docker and Kubernetes/EKS deployments, optimizing resource utilization and reducing resource overhead by 50%. Implemented the EFK stack (Elasticsearch, Fluent Bit, Kibana) to centralize logging and improve troubleshooting by 30%. Achieved 80% reduction in manual infrastructure provisioning time via IaC (Terraform). Improved incident response time by 80% using proactive real-time monitoring (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana). Adhered to security best practices (IAM, VPC security groups, firewalls, encryption), reducing security incidents by 20%. Used Ansible for automation and configuration management to streamline deployments, cutting deployment time by 30%.
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate at Lodo PowerShip
February 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Configured AWS resources for 10 projects, achieving 15% improvement in system reliability and reducing infrastructure costs through rightsizing, autoscaling, and reserved instances. Achieved 100% security standards compliance with robust security measures. Designed and implemented cloud solutions on AWS optimizing infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance. Provisioned and managed applications across virtual and cloud infrastructures, successfully migrating 20+ applications to AWS/OpenStack environments.
IT Support Engineer at Efritin.com
March 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Conducted security scans on the entire system, significantly bolstering the company's data security and reducing potential risks. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, contributing to prompt resolution of challenges. Played a pivotal role in improving customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues faster and more effectively. Maintained a high level of technical service delivery so that projects were completed on time and met or exceeded quality standards.
Cloud Engineer at Monie Point Group
March 1, 2025 - Present
Implemented and managed Kafka clusters (self-hosted and Confluent Cloud), enabling high-throughput, fault-tolerant data streaming and integrating systems like MySQL and Spanner via Kafka Connect. Managed CI/CD and GitOps workflows with Harness, ensuring smooth, automated deployments. Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, reducing manual tasks by 30% and enabling consistent, reproducible environments across diverse cloud platforms. Led cost optimization initiatives, reducing cloud spend and improving infrastructure efficiency. Implemented and managed secure access and secrets using HashiCorp Vault (service accounts, RBAC, etc.). Provided access management for cloud resources and clusters.
Cloud DevOps Engineer at Tell Me Limited
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2025
Demonstrated proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions, using Argo CD to achieve a 35% increase in deployment efficiency. Streamlined scripting processes using Bash and Python to automate routine tasks, resulting in a 20% reduction in manual interventions. Orchestrated Docker and orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes and EKS, optimizing resource utilization and deployment efficiency, resulting in a 50% reduction in resource overhead. Implemented EFK stack (Elasticsearch, Fluentbit, Kibana) to centralize logging, improving troubleshooting capabilities by 30%. Achieved an 80% reduction in manual infrastructure provisioning time by implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Improved incident response time by 80% by implementing proactive real-time monitoring and alerting systems using CloudWatch, Prometheus and Grafana. Experience with security best practices: IAM, VPC Security Groups, Firewalls, and Encryption, reducing security incidents by 2

Education

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science at University of Lagos
May 1, 2009 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science at University of Lagos
May 1, 2009 - January 23, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
January 1, 2015 - January 23, 2026
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services