James Ackah-Blay

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Cloud/DevOps Engineer

"I am a Junior DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS services, Linux, and Python. I have a strong understanding of CI/CD processes and cloud automation, backed by a background in IT infrastructure management as a System Administrator. I specialize in leveraging cloud technologies to streamline deployments and optimize business processes. I have designed, deployed, and managed cloud infrastructures using AWS, and I am proficient in developing infrastructure as code with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python. Additionally, I am experienced with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, which I have used to build and manage scalable microservices architectures and improve application deployment and orchestration."

Key Skills

AWS 70%
DevOps50%
Docker55%
SonarQube60%
Kubernetes60%
Terraform70%
Python60%
Maven70%

Resume

Work Experience

Dalijay Tech Hub

Co-Founder & Web Developer Instructor

2023 - Present
  • Lead and facilitate Web Development training session to both Junior and Senior High Schoool students ensuring that participants gain essential technical skills in web development.
  • Create and provide engaging, step-by-step guides and projects that help children learn various programming languages and technologies, such as HTML, CSS, Python, and mobile app development.
  • Advocate for and work towards providing access to digital skills for children and youth, particularly girls, to empower them in an increasingly digital world.

ExLearn Technologies

DevOps Internship - Remote

October - December, 2024
  • Leveraged advanced Linux skills to solve server crashes by optimizing process management.
  • Improved application performance by implementing load balancers and optimizing network routes.
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.

Kolonos BV

System Administrator

2022 - Present
  • Managed LAN and configured network services such as DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.
  • Implemented data backup, recovery systems, and security patch management.
  • Monitored system performance and provided technical support for continuous uptime.

Education

Ghana Communication Technology University

BSc. Information Technology

September, 2019 - October, 2023
  • Developed an e-commerce website for visually impaired users as a final project.

Institute of Commercial Management (UK)

Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance

September, 2009 - October, 2011
  • Engaged in practical exercises, case studies, and real-world scenarios to develop analytical skills.

Certification

Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

April – July, 2024
  • Demonstrated understanding of AWS infrastructure and core cloud concepts.
  • Gained expertise in services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.

Certificate in Cloud Computing

IBM

Jan - March, 2024
  • Gained proficiency in containerization and orchestration, using Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage scalable applications.
  • Acquired hands-on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate integration, testing, and deployment processes for efficient software delivery.

Python for Data Visualization Certification

University of Michigan

Jan - March, 2021
  • Developed expertise in managing databases through Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations to support data-driven applications.
  • Gained proficiency in retrieving data from websites and APIs using Python, enabling automation and integration of workflows.
  • Acquired understanding of web protocols used by browsers, enhancing skills in troubleshooting and optimizing web services.

IT Support Certification

Google

April - June, 2021
  • Learned essential IT skills, including networking, system administration, and troubleshooting.
  • Gained experience in using tools like Bash scripting for automation tasks.

Portfolio

"Hands-on experience in AWS, Azure & GCP(Learning Process), developing cloud infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, and Python. Skilled in containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Explore my portfolio for more details"

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Location:

Ghana - West Africa

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+233 542 9476 85

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