EXPERIENCE

1. Sep 2023 - Present (1 yr 6 mos)

   Lead DevOps Engineer

   GCash

   Skills:

   Terraform

   AWS

   Kubernetes

   GitLab CI

   ArgoCD

   Python

   Java

   Kafka

   TypeScript

2. Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 (11 mos)

   DevOps Engineer

   cloudeats

   Infrastructure Management: • Developed and maintained infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. • Managed cloud resources on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. • Implemented using Spot Instances with Karpenter for non-production Kubernetes workloads to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs by around 50% from using Fargate. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): • Designed, implemented, and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins using Python and Bash to automate software builds, testing, and deployments. • Monitored and optimized CI/CD pipelines for performance and reliability. Containerization and Orchestration: • Helped building and managed Docker containers for Java and React applications' packaging and deployment. • Deployed and orchestrated containers using Kubernetes via AWS EKS. Cloud Services: • Managed cloud infrastructure and services on Amazon Web Services. • Contributed to optimizing resource utilization and cost-effectiveness in the cloud environment. Monitoring and Logging: • Implemented monitoring solutions and set up alerts on Slack to ensure the availability and performance of applications and infrastructure. • Managed and configured centralized logging systems for effective troubleshooting. Security and Compliance: • Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the DevOps process. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaboration: • Worked closely with software development, QA, and IT teams to facilitate seamless integration and delivery of software products. • Participated in incident response and resolution as needed. Documentation: • Helped maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures.

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   Skills:

   Terraform

   AWS

   Jenkins

   Kubernetes

   ArgoCD

   Java

   Kafka

   React

   Docker

   Python

3. Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 yrs)

   Senior Backend Engineer, DevOps Engineer

   Stack Education Technologies, Ltd.

   Backend Lead | Senior Backend Engineer: • Led a team of 5 backend engineers, ensuring high code quality through mentoring and code reviews. • Made key architectural decisions to enhance performance and scalability of Node.js and MongoDB applications. • Developed a centralized framework for backend systems, aligning with the company's technology strategy. DevOps Engineer: • Managed on-premises server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. • Containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated deployments to Kubernetes and on-premises servers. • Automated CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, boosting deployment frequency and efficiency by 30%. • Migrated on-premises systems to AWS, implementing a scalable cloud infrastructure.

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   Skills:

   TypeScript

   Node.js

   MongoDB

   Docker

   Kubernetes

   AWS

   Ansible

   Jenkins

   Python

   Bash

   React

4. Dec 2019 - Mar 2020 (3 mos)

   Full Stack Engineer | Team Lead

   VLCT, Inc.

   • Developed Project DAPO (Data Analytics on Pathological Outbreaks), a web application under VLCT, Inc., aimed at real-time data visualization and analytics for tracking disease outbreaks. • Frontend: Designed and coded the user interface in React.js to display interactive analytics and database information for end-users. • Backend: Built and integrated Express.js APIs for data processing, enabling smooth data flow between the database and frontend. Performed analytical calculations to support decision-making. • Achievements: The project was to be submitted for the 2020 World Summit Awards, though the event was postponed to the following year.

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   Skills:

   JavaScript

   React

   Express

   Node.js

   Linux

   

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   Project DAPO
   dapo-home.vercel.app

5. Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 mos)

   Full-Stack Engineer | Team Lead

   FH Solutions

   • Led a team in developing and supporting the Xavier School Nuvali Assessment system, a platform designed to streamline assessments for educators and administrators. • Actively contributed to backend and frontend development while also managing the server infrastructure behind the application. • Utilized technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with Laravel and MySQL + Microsoft SQL Server. • Gained hands-on experience in team management, full-stack development, and server administration, creating a solution that improved efficiency and user experience for school staff.

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   Skills:

   PHP

   Laravel

   Microsoft SQL Server

   Linux

   

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   Xavier School Nuvali Assessment System

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