Vlad-Radu, Anca
DevOps / Cloud Engineer
Cluj-Napoca, RO.About
Highly certified DevOps and Cloud Engineer with over 5 years of dedicated experience in AWS and Kubernetes environments, complemented by a strong foundation in networking and system administration. Expert in designing and implementing scalable cloud-native architectures, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitOps tools like ArgoCD and FluxCD. Passionate about continuous learning and leveraging advanced cloud services to drive operational efficiency, enhance security, and deliver robust, high-performance solutions.
Work
Roche Diagnostics
|DevOps Engineer (B2B Contract)
Remote, Switzerland
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Summary
Deployed and managed AWS infrastructure, supported container orchestration with Kubernetes and Helm, and implemented GitOps workflows to optimize CI/CD processes for a key B2B client.
Highlights
Deployed scalable AWS resources using Terraform/CloudFormation, reducing infrastructure provisioning time and effort.
Managed core AWS components, ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations across various services.
Orchestrated containerized applications with Kubernetes and Helm, improving deployment flexibility and scalability.
Implemented GitOps practices with ArgoCD and FluxCD, streamlining deployment workflows and enhancing consistency.
Integrated and optimized CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, accelerating software delivery cycles.
Installed and configured Apache Superset on AWS EKS environments, enabling robust data visualization capabilities.
Own IT Company - Freelancing - B2B Projects
|DevOps Engineer
Remote, Cluj, Romania
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Summary
Led the design and implementation of scalable AWS infrastructure modules, specializing in cloud-native architectures, automation, and CI/CD pipelines for diverse B2B clients.
Highlights
Designed and maintained reusable AWS modules, significantly accelerating secure cloud deployments for development teams.
Provisioned and managed a comprehensive suite of AWS services, including EC2, ECS Fargate, Lambda, VPC, S3, IAM, RDS (MySQL/MariaDB/AuroraDB), DynamoDB, Route53, and CloudFront.
Implemented advanced security configurations utilizing AWS GuardDuty, Inspector, Config, Shield, and WAF, bolstering overall cloud security posture.
Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and integrated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub, enhancing deployment efficiency.
Architected and maintained complex Kubernetes clusters, applying advanced concepts like taints, tolerations, affinity rules, Helm templating, and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, FluxCD).
Developed Bash and Python scripts to automate routine tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Telecomunication Company from CANADA
|DevOps Engineer (B2B Contract)
Remote, Canada
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Summary
Managed AWS infrastructure, container orchestration with Kubernetes and Helm, and GitOps workflows to streamline CI/CD processes for a Canadian telecommunications client.
Highlights
Developed and consolidated HelmCharts into Umbrella Charts, simplifying complex application deployments and management.
Created GitHub Actions for Helm chart validation, ensuring OCI compliance and automated pushing to Docker OCI registries.
Integrated Kubescope into the CI/CD pipeline for scanning Helm charts, proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
Implemented comprehensive unit tests and schema validation for all Helm charts within the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing reliability.
Deployed production-ready on-prem Kubernetes clusters using Kubespray, ensuring robust and scalable container environments.
Automated system configuration management for newly created VMware virtual machines using Ansible and administered UbuntuOS.
Endava
|DevOps Engineer
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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Summary
Managed AWS infrastructure, container orchestration with Kubernetes and Helm, and implemented GitOps workflows to streamline CI/CD processes.
Highlights
Deployed AWS resources using Terraform for scalable infrastructure provisioning, enhancing system reliability and efficiency.
Managed core AWS components, ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.
Orchestrated containers using Kubernetes and Helm, optimizing application deployment and management.
Implemented GitOps practices with ArgoCD and FluxCD, streamlining development and operations workflows.
Integrated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Git, and Jenkins, improving automation and release frequency.
BRD - Groupe Société Générale
|System and Network Administrator
Bucharest, Ilfov, Romania
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Summary
Maintained secure and reliable network infrastructure, performed disaster recovery operations, and administered enterprise systems and hardware.
Highlights
Ensured network security and connectivity across the enterprise using Cisco routers and switches.
Documented operational procedures and configurations, improving system manageability and compliance.
Performed regular data backups and disaster recovery tasks, minimizing potential data loss and ensuring business continuity.
Administered computer networks and related systems, maintaining high availability and performance.
Configured network security measures to protect data and hardware assets from unauthorized access.
Monitored network performance metrics, including availability and latency, to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Emerson Automation Solution
|Database Administrator
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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Summary
Managed database systems, ensured data integrity, and supported users with training and reporting solutions.
Highlights
Managed database access controls and user permissions across SQL, MariaDB, and MySQL, ensuring data security and compliance.
Diagnosed and resolved critical database errors, maintaining system integrity and uptime.
Provided comprehensive training and updates to end-users, enhancing their proficiency with database tools and reports.
Created and deployed new databases to meet specific business requirements and improve data accessibility.
Maintained optimal database performance and executed updates, ensuring efficient and reliable data operations.
Earthlink Inc.
|Linux System Administrator
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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Summary
Provided technical support for Linux-based hosting environments, managed virtual machines, and automated system configurations.
Highlights
Provided 1st and 2nd level support for hosting control panels (cPanel, Plesk, WebMin, ISPconfig), resolving complex technical issues.
Managed domain registrations and email/FTP account setups, ensuring seamless service provision for clients.
Configured firewalls and installed SSL certificates, enhancing server security and data protection.
Troubleshot web servers including Apache, Tomcat, Litespeed, and Nginx, maintaining high availability and performance.
Deployed and managed virtual machines using VMware and OpenVZ, optimizing resource utilization.
Developed automation scripts in Bash and Python, streamlining system administration tasks and improving efficiency.
Arvato Services
|IT Administrator
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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Summary
Supported internal applications, network infrastructure, and managed system deployments for enterprise operations.
Highlights
Provided first-level support for enterprise applications, resolving user issues efficiently.
Assisted with network troubleshooting and switch setup, ensuring stable network connectivity.
Resolved internal software issues, maintaining operational continuity for various departments.
Deployed system images efficiently using SCCM, standardizing workstation configurations.
FISC Consulting SRL
|IT Consultant
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
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Summary
Provided first-level support for applications and networks, and deployed system images using SCCM.
Highlights
Delivered essential end-user support for internal applications, ensuring minimal downtime.
Provided basic network support and switch configuration, maintaining network stability.
Troubleshot software issues, resolving problems to ensure smooth operations.
Deployed system images using SCCM, ensuring consistent and efficient system setups.
Education
Technical University from Cluj-Napoca
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Information and Communication Technologies
Computer Science
Certificates
Skills
Virtualization
VMware, OpenVZ.
Cloud Platforms
AWS, EC2, ECS, Fargate, Lambda, VPC, S3, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, EventBridge, IAM, EBS, RDS, DynamoDB, KMS, SNS, SQS, Route53, ELB, CloudFront, GuardDuty, Inspector, Config, SystemManager, Shield, WAF, Autoscaling, EKS, Redshift, Glue, EMR, ECR, VPC Peering, Transit Gateway.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible.
CI/CD & GitOps
Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Git.
Containerization & Orchestration
Kubernetes, Helm, Kubescope, Docker OCI Registry.
Scripting & Automation
Bash, Python.
Operating Systems
Unix/Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Windows/Linux environments.
Networking
VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches.
Database Administration
SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, AuroraDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, PhpMyAdmin.
Web Servers & Hosting
Apache, Tomcat, Litespeed, Nginx, cPanel, WHM, Plesk, WebMin, ISPconfig, DNS, SMTP, IMAP.
Security & Monitoring
GuardDuty, Inspector, Config, Shield, WAF, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Firewalls, SSL Certificates.
System Administration & Deployment
SCCM, ITIL, Disaster Recovery, Data Backups.