The Engineer Behind the Code
I build the platforms that allow engineering teams to ship fast without breaking things. With a background spanning fintech, IoT, crypto, and data platforms, I specialize in transforming complex cloud environments into stable, automated, and secure systems.
From architecting Kubernetes clusters to embedding DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines, my focus is on operational excellence. I don’t just "manage" infrastructure; I treat it as a product, using Terraform and Ansible to ensure environments are predictable, scalable, and "boring" in production.
Technical Arsenal
Career Timeline
Senior / Lead DevOps Engineer
ChiSquares2026-01 — Present
Atlanta, Goergia, United States • Remote
As a senior (lead) DevOps engineer at Chisquares Inc., I lead the design, migration, and operation of scalable cloud infrastructure supporting research-driven platforms, with a strong focus on reliability, automation, and cost efficiency. Key Responsibilities & Contributions: Led the migration of production workloads from Google Cloud Run to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to significantly improve scalability and control and reduce cloud costs Designed and managed GCP infrastructure using Terraform, enabling repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable infrastructure deployments Architected and maintained Kubernetes-based platforms, handling cluster configuration, workloads, and environment separation Implemented containerization strategies using Docker for consistent build and runtime environments Managed Kubernetes configuration using Kustomize for clean, environment-specific deployments Built and maintained GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, enabling automated, declarative, and reliable deployments Designed and managed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating build, test, and deployment processes Implemented cloud cost optimization strategies, including resource right-sizing and workload optimization Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders to improve delivery speed, system reliability, and operational efficiency Led incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews, implementing long-term fixes and preventive measures Established documentation and DevOps best practices to support team knowledge sharing and onboarding
DevOps Engineer
SeedFi2025-05 — 2026-01
Lagos, Nigeria • Hybrid
Designed, deployed, and operated Kubernetes clusters using KOPS on AWS to support production microservices workloads. Built and managed AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, and CloudFront, ensuring scalability, high availability, and secure networking. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, enabling automated testing, container builds, and reliable deployments. Managed critical services on EC2, including PostgreSQL, PgBouncer, Redis, Nginx, Portainer, Docker, and system-level configurations. Packaged and deployed microservices using Helm charts, improving consistency and release velocity across environments. Monitored systems using Datadog, proactively identifying performance bottlenecks and reducing production incidents. Performed Linux system administration, capacity planning, incident response, and production troubleshooting. Worked closely with security teams, completing formal security training and applying best practices for access control, secrets management, and infrastructure hardening. Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, security, product, and customer support teams to deliver reliable and secure financial platforms.
DevOps Engineer
Xapic Technologies2021-03 — 2025-01
Akure, Nigeria • Hybrid
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the DevOps workflow, ensuring the optimal performance and availability of infrastructure while prioritizing security. Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters with a strong focus on security best practices to support business requirements. Implement Terraform for provisioning infrastructure across different platforms, maintaining infrastructure as code (IAC) principles to ensure consistency and security. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery, integrating security testing into the deployment process to detect vulnerabilities early. Develop and maintain custom scripting solutions for task automation, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention in deployment and security processes. Develop and implement incident response protocols, proactively identifying and swiftly resolving potential security threats and operational issues. Lead automation projects using Terraform, CI/CD practices, and custom scripts to improve system security, performance, and scalability, making sure to include security steps at each part of the deployment process.
DevSecOps Engineer
Waterleau2024-02 — 2023-08
Wespelaar, Belgium • Remote
Create and manage Azure services. I utilized Terraform, PowerShell, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) for the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure. Automate the deployment of application codes and infrastructure using Azure DevOps. Set up application and infrastructure observability using Azure Monitoring, Azure Application Insights, and alert rules. Deploy and manage ignition servers and gateway configurations across different environments using Git, Ansible, and Docker.
DevOps Engineer Intern
N-Tech Information System2020-10 — 2021-11
Akure, Nigeria • On-site
Design and develop robust and scalable software architecture. Proficient in command-line interfaces, system administration tasks, file system structure, and process management in Linux. Use Docker for creating, deploying, and running applications through containerization. Write and execute Bash and Python scripts to automate tasks and manage systems. Implement version control using Git and collaborate on code development through GitHub. Utilize GitHub Actions for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Manage cloud services, deploy applications, and ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability using AWS.
University of the People
Computer Science / Bachelor's degree2025-09 — 2027-12
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