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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certified Cloud Engineer with 2+ years of per-time internship, experience designing
and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions. Specialized in cloud architecture, infrastructure
automation, and security optimization with demonstrated ability to reduce deployment times and improve system
performance. Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines,
complemented by a background in data analytics. Known for technical excellence, cross-team collaboration, and
empathetic approach to problem-solving.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
NexEdge Technologies
Cloud + DevOps:
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Cloud Architecture: Multi-project environments, Microservices, High-availability design, Cost optimization
Infrastructure Tools: Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Automation & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Git, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Build, Deployment Automation
Security & IAM: Firewall Rules, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Forseti Security
Data & Databases: BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Pipeline Design
Systems & Monitoring: Linux (Ubuntu), Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Bash scripting, Python
Networking: DNS, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Shared VPC
Project Management: Jira, Agile methodologies, Cross-team collaboration

EXPERIENCE
NexEdge Technologies Berlin,Germany
Cloud and Devops Engineer(Part-time Intern) Remote Mar 2023 - Apr 2025
Promoted from intern to contractor position based on technical performance and project contributions

Orchestrated deployment of containerized applications to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), reducing
deployment issues and cutting system downtime by 30%
Engineered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Cloud Build decreasing deployment time by 40%
Designed and implemented custom IAM roles with granular permissions following least privilege principles
Solved critical performance in multi-region data replication by redesigning network topology
Cross-team collaboration sessions between security and development teams to implement automated
compliance checking.

Developed and managed cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Terraform.
Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes to improve efficiency.
Gained experience in security best practices and cloud IAM management.
Supported the DevOps team in optimizing monitoring and logging systems.
Collaborated in an agile environment, assisting developers with cloud-related tasks
Implemented CI/CD pipeline with multi-environment configuration management using GCP serverless.
Used Docker for creating consistent deployment environments, and Kubernetes for management and scaling.

Tesla Berlin,Germany
Data Analyst Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
Collected, cleaned, and analyzed large datasets to support business decisions
Use SQL, Python, R, and Excel for data processing and visualization
Create reports and dashboards to track key performance metrics
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and other teams to improve processes
Identify trends and insights to optimize production and efficiency by 15%
Work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on problem solving and automation
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KEY STRENGHTS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Quick learner with ability to adapt to new technologies
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented with focus on documentation and process improvement
• Customer-focused approach to technical support

PROJECTS
NexEdge Technologies
GCP Landing Zone Implementation Start Date - 2024
Spearheaded design and implementation of a GCP landing zone foundation supporting multi-team
deployments
Configured Shared VPC architecture connecting service projects with centralized security controls
Formulated reusable Terraform modules with code reusability across different client environments
Integrated automated compliance checks for CIS benchmarks using Security Command Center
Authored comprehensive security controls documentation and architecture decisions for client requirements

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Cloud Infrastructure Start Date - Nov 2024
GCP Resource Monitor
Developed Python application using GCP APIs to identify idle resources and suggest optimizations
Implemented in test environments, demonstrating cost reduction potential
Maintained performance SLAs while optimizing resource allocation (GitHub)
Disaster Recovery
Created Terraform modules implementing backup and recovery processes for GCP resources
Achieved target RPO of 30 minutes and RTO of 2 hours
Improved business continuity capabilities through automated recovery testing (GitHub)

Security Configuration
Built Bash scripts evaluating common GCP resource misconfigurations against industry best practices
Generated actionable remediation recommendations prioritized by risk level
Integrated with CI/CD pipelines for pre-deployment security validation

MOST RECENT
Developed a secure and scalable GCP landing zone for enterprise cloud adoption.
• Automated infrastructure setup using Terraform, incorporating Shared VPCs and robust IAM configurations.
• Enabled seamless collaboration across teams by establishing best practices for GCP project structure

Github:
https://github.com/dimStanley/nexedge-test-app

CERTIFICATIONS
HashiCorp Present
Terraform Associate

Coursera
Google Cloud Certification: Associate Cloud Engineer Graduation Date: Jan 2025

Coursera
Data Analytics Certification Graduation Date: Sep 2022
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Computer Science Graduation Date: Sep 2020

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Higher Vocational Training: Computer Engineering Graduation Date: Jul 2016

FEDERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SSCE: WAEC Graduation Date: Jul 2013

LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
German (Basic)
Ukrainian (Basic)

REFERENCE
Abel Yakubu - Senior Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer
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