Hi, I'm Festus Okagbare, a passionate DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and application support. I enjoy collaborating with developers and teams to optimize system operations and ensure smooth, efficient deployments. I am well-versed in AWS and Terraform, and I thrive on solving complex problems and continuously improving system performance. I have a strong technical background paired with excellent communication skills, which help me bridge the gap between development and operations. Whether it's designing scalable cloud infrastructure or troubleshooting deployment issues, I am dedicated to delivering reliable and secure solutions while keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

Festus Okagbare

Hi, I'm Festus Okagbare, a passionate DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and application support. I enjoy collaborating with developers and teams to optimize system operations and ensure smooth, efficient deployments. I am well-versed in AWS and Terraform, and I thrive on solving complex problems and continuously improving system performance. I have a strong technical background paired with excellent communication skills, which help me bridge the gap between development and operations. Whether it's designing scalable cloud infrastructure or troubleshooting deployment issues, I am dedicated to delivering reliable and secure solutions while keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

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Hi, I’m Festus Okagbare, a passionate DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and application support. I enjoy collaborating with developers and teams to optimize system operations and ensure smooth, efficient deployments. I am well-versed in AWS and Terraform, and I thrive on solving complex problems and continuously improving system performance.

I have a strong technical background paired with excellent communication skills, which help me bridge the gap between development and operations. Whether it’s designing scalable cloud infrastructure or troubleshooting deployment issues, I am dedicated to delivering reliable and secure solutions while keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

DevOps Engineer at Gyzertech Technologies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design, implement, and maintain AWS-based cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code principles with Terraform. Monitor system and application performance using integrated tools, ensuring timely incident response and effective troubleshooting. Manage backup and disaster recovery processes to support reliable application operations and compliance with security guidelines. Optimize infrastructure costs while driving continuous improvements and ensuring high performance across all environments. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment, enhancing collaboration with development teams. Implement version control best practices using Git to ensure code integrity and smooth integration between development and production environments. Collaborate with QA and development teams to set up and configure environments meeting security and compliance standards. Document deployment processes and support continuous improvement efforts. Implement
DevOps/Cloud Engineer at TECVINSON AB
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Developed automated deployment pipeline for a web application hosted on AWS and Azure. Designed and deployed scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS to support high-availability applications. Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform. Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline code deployment. Implemented containerization strategies with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Monitored system performance using Grafana and Prometheus. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth software delivery and adherence to best practices.
DevOps/Cloud Engineer (Training/Intern) at TECVINSON Academy
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Participated in hands-on training on Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, DevOps automation tools, and containerization technologies. Gained practical experience deploying 3-tier applications and microservices architectures on AWS and Azure. Assisted in designing and deploying scalable cloud infrastructure to support high-availability systems using AWS services. Supported infrastructure automation and configuration management using Terraform. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Practiced containerization of applications with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Implemented system monitoring and logging using Prometheus and Grafana. Collaborated in team projects applying DevOps best practices under mentorship. Engaged in periodic assessments as part of structured internship program.

Education

B.Sc at UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services

Experience Level

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