I’m Festus Okagbare, a DevOps and Cloud Engineer with 7+ years of experience in building, automating, and operating secure, scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. I specialize in Azure and AWS environments, using Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to help teams ship faster with reliable releases. I enjoy turning complex workflows into repeatable automation—building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, integrating DevSecOps practices with tools like Bandit, Trivy, and SonarQube, and improving observability with Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, and alerting. From provisioning environments with Terraform to supporting production operations, I focus on consistency, security, and measurable improvements in delivery and reliability.…

Festus Okagbare

I’m Festus Okagbare, a DevOps and Cloud Engineer with 7+ years of experience in building, automating, and operating secure, scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. I specialize in Azure and AWS environments, using Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to help teams ship faster with reliable releases. I enjoy turning complex workflows into repeatable automation—building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, integrating DevSecOps practices with tools like Bandit, Trivy, and SonarQube, and improving observability with Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, and alerting. From provisioning environments with Terraform to supporting production operations, I focus on consistency, security, and measurable improvements in delivery and reliability.…

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I’m Festus Okagbare, a DevOps and Cloud Engineer with 7+ years of experience in building, automating, and operating secure, scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. I specialize in Azure and AWS environments, using Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to help teams ship faster with reliable releases.

I enjoy turning complex workflows into repeatable automation—building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, integrating DevSecOps practices with tools like Bandit, Trivy, and SonarQube, and improving observability with Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, and alerting. From provisioning environments with Terraform to supporting production operations, I focus on consistency, security, and measurable improvements in delivery and reliability.

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Work Experience

DevOps / Cloud Engineer (Remote – Contract) at Gyzertech Technologies
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Implemented end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions across development, staging, and production to significantly reduce manual deployment effort. Containerized enterprise applications with Docker and deployed workloads on cloud VMs and Kubernetes clusters. Provisioned scalable, reproducible environments with Terraform, including automated image build/tagging and registry push workflows. Integrated database migration steps into CI/CD and implemented monitoring and alerting with New Relic to improve release reliability and service visibility.
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.
DevOps / Cloud Engineer at TECVINSON Academy
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and implemented GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for backend, frontend, and mobile workflows across development, staging, and production. Built Docker-based frontend delivery to Azure using ACR image publishing, SSH-based deployment to Azure VM, Docker Compose orchestration, Nginx reverse proxy, and Let’s Encrypt HTTPS. Provisioned staging infrastructure with Terraform reusable modules and automated staging pipelines for backend and frontend services, including validation, image publishing, and deployment. Integrated DevSecOps tooling (Bandit, Trivy, SonarQube, and pre-commit security checks) into CI/CD to improve quality and reduce risk. Configured self-hosted GitHub runners to automate container updates, health checks, and cleanup, and deployed microservices and staging environments with secure HTTPS, DNS, and monitoring. Deployed OpenProject on AKS using Terraform and Helm with PostgreSQL persistence, NGINX Ingress, and cert-manager/Let’s Encrypt automation; handled produ
IT Infrastructure & Systems Administrator at Ayoola Foods Limited
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
Managed Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows servers, enterprise networks, storage systems, user access, backups, firewalls, and disaster recovery processes to ensure operational continuity and high availability. Implemented backup/DR practices, configured access control and security, and provided cross-department technical support to improve uptime and stability. Planned and executed infrastructure upgrades to enhance reliability, performance, and user support.

Education

B.Sc at UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
B.Sc. Computer Science at University of Benin, Benin City
January 1, 2017 - September 24, 2026

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) – In Progress
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – Planned
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Education