About Me

A seasoned IT professional with over 18 years of experience, specializing in DevSecOps, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Cloud Native Software Engineering.

I design, develop, and manage performance-critical, event-driven, reactive, secure, and high-scalability software solutions for complex procedures, employing numerous software architectural design patterns with a strong focus on performance and security.

18+

Years Experience

50+

Projects Completed

100+

Students Trained

My Career Journey

From hardware repair to Amazon's core database technologies

Senior Software Development Engineer

TEKsystems Global Services - Amazon

Mar 2024 – Present

Developing core database technologies that revolutionize data storage and access within Amazon Store's large-scale distributed databases.

  • Applying Core Java and engineering technologies for distributed databases
  • Contributing to migration and refactoring of 20+ Java and Perl-coded services
  • Building highly scalable web services with Spring framework
  • Developing front-end services with React
  • Overseeing CI/CD pipeline from code commit to production
  • Building serverless services with AWS Lambda using CDK in TypeScript
  • Managing DevSecOps pipeline with SonarQube, Snyk, and OWASP ZAP
  • Implementing infrastructure as code with CloudFormation and Terraform
  • Ensuring code quality with Checkstyle, SpotBugs, FindBugs, and PMD
  • Maintaining containerized workloads using EKS with security scanning

Senior Software and DevOps Engineer

Alien Workspace, England, UK

Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

Created and hosted Event-Driven Microservices and ML Models in a highly optimized DevSecOps AWS environment with end-to-end automated CI/CD.

  • Used Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Webflux, Python Flask, and FastAPI
  • Implemented fully automated CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions and Jenkins
  • Decreased deployment time by 70% and increased frequency by an order
  • Deployed monitoring and alerting tools using Prometheus and Grafana
  • Developed serverless services for IoT data capture using AWS CDK
  • Managed Kubernetes technology using Helm Charts
  • Managed SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, and Snyk servers for DevSecOps pipeline
  • Orchestrated AWS-based DevSecOps architecture with S3, EC2, IAM, and CloudTrail
  • Led cloud security audits and enforced policies for production environments
  • Implemented code quality checks with Checkstyle, PMD, and FindBugs

Technical Advisor, Health Informatics

Catholic Caritas Foundation, Abuja

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

Designed and directed Software Engineering team to develop computer software solutions for public health interventions.

  • Implemented Agile Scrum practices and DevOps tools
  • Configured Linux servers for 30+ large health facilities
  • Set up AWS CI/CD pipelines and EKS service for data centralization
  • Supervised ETL pipelines and analytical dashboards deployment
  • Guided developers in emerging technologies and secure coding
  • Ensured 100% data integrity and confidentiality
  • Managed SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, and Snyk servers for DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline
  • Configured Prometheus and Grafana for infrastructure monitoring and alerting
  • Used Ansible for provisioning and managing Linux-based servers
  • Set up Java service templates with code quality tools (Checkstyle, PMD, Snyk, FindBugs)

Senior Software and DevOps Engineer

Catholic Caritas Foundation, Abuja

Oct 2021 - September 2022

Designed software solutions for medical data extraction and transmission to central data repository with transformation and loading capabilities.

  • Rolled out Linux-based medical record system to 30% of health facilities
  • Created maintenance scripts and guided system engineers for 70% rollout
  • Used cutting-edge technology for health data collection and management
  • Guided development team in software solution design and deployment
  • Contributed to National Data Repository as US CDC HITT member
  • Planned COVID-19 program area metadata for NigeriaMRS
  • Led transition to infrastructure as code using Ansible and CloudFormation
  • Deployed containerized microservices to Kubernetes with automated deployments
  • Managed secrets, roles, and policies with AWS IAM and SSM
  • Built DevSecOps pipelines incorporating Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Snyk

Software and DevOps Engineer

Catholic Caritas Foundation, Abuja

May 2016 – September 2021

Designed and developed paperless workflow management system - a modular ERP used across all state offices for process activities and form management.

  • Eliminated all paper usage across the organization
  • Developed election observation platform mobile application
  • Part of team developing National Orphan and Vulnerable Children IMS
  • Guided NigeriaMRS form and metadata module implementation
  • Designed Beneficiary Management System for German Ministry project
  • Developed Data Migration tool for legacy medical record systems
  • Redesigned legacy systems into microservices using Docker and SpringBoot
  • Built DevSecOps pipelines incorporating Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Snyk
  • Built data ETL pipeline synchronization for Central Data Repository
  • Set up automated testing and deployment pipelines for health IT infrastructure

Java Programming Journey Begins

Professional Development

2015

Started writing Java and began professional software development career.

  • Transitioned from academic programming to professional development
  • Applied Java skills to real-world software solutions
  • Began building enterprise-level applications

Computer Engineering Graduate

Enugu State University of Science and Technology

2015

Graduated with Second Class Upper Grade and was awarded Best ICT Student in the Faculty for outstanding academic performance.

  • Class Representative and Student Leader for 5 years
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership and organizational skills
  • Programmed in PHP, Symfony, Laravel, TypeScript, Angular, and Ionic

Clinical Decision Support System Developer

Academic Research Project

2014

Developed a Clinical Decision Support Expert System for UTI using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

  • Applied artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic concepts
  • Created an expert system for medical decision support
  • Demonstrated early expertise in AI and machine learning
  • Combined medical knowledge with computational intelligence

Software Programming Journey Begins

Computer Engineering Student

2010

Started formal software programming education while pursuing Computer Engineering degree.

  • Began learning programming languages and software development
  • Applied theoretical knowledge to practical programming projects
  • Learned PHP, Symfony, Laravel, TypeScript, Angular, and Ionic

Computer Forum Founder & Trainer

Educational Initiative

2009 - 2014

Founded and managed a computer forum for 5 years, training students in computer repairs, networking, and programming.

  • Enrolled and trained 100+ students in computer technology
  • Followed CompTIA A+ and Cisco networking curriculum
  • Developed teaching and mentoring skills
  • Created a community of technology enthusiasts

Advanced Technology Adoption

OS Virtualization & Network Simulation

2009

Started OS virtualization and Linux operating systems, along with network simulation tools.

  • Began using Linux operating systems extensively
  • Started using Cisco Packet Tracer for network simulation
  • Adopted GNS3 for advanced network simulation
  • Developed early cloud and virtualization knowledge

Computer School Tutor

Computer Repairs & Maintenance

2004 - 2010

Worked as a computer repairs and maintenance tutor while pursuing advanced certifications.

  • Taught computer hardware repair and maintenance
  • Gained hands-on experience with various computer systems
  • Developed troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Built strong foundation in IT fundamentals

IT Career Begins

Computer Repair & Maintenance

2004

Started IT career with computer repair and maintenance with CompTIA A+ training.

  • Completed CompTIA A+ certification training
  • Learned VSAT installation and satellite communication
  • Pursued CCNA and CCNP networking certifications
  • Established strong foundation in IT infrastructure

Education

Academic achievements and continuous learning

Master of Science | Cyber Security

University of Wolverhampton

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Advanced studies in cybersecurity, incident response, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security frameworks including OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001.

Master of Science | Data Science

Edinburgh Napier University

Sep 2020 - Dec 2023

Comprehensive data science program covering machine learning, statistical analysis, data visualization, and big data technologies for advanced analytics and insights.

Bachelor of Engineering | Computer Engineering

Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Jan 2010 - Jul 2015

Graduated with Second Class Upper Grade. Awarded Best ICT Student in the Faculty. Specialized in software engineering and computer systems.

Core Skills & Expertise

Technologies and tools I work with across my 18+ years of experience

Programming & Scripting Languages

Python & Java 95%
JavaScript & TypeScript 90%
Bash & Shell Scripting 85%
Perl 80%

DevSecOps & Cloud Native

Kubernetes & Docker 95%
CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) 95%
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) 90%
Security Tools (SonarQube, Snyk, OWASP ZAP) 90%
Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) 90%
Code Quality (Checkstyle, SpotBugs, PMD) 85%

Frameworks & Technologies

Spring Framework & Boot 95%
React & Angular 90%
Python Flask & FastAPI 85%
React Native 80%

Databases & Messaging

MongoDB & MySQL 90%
PostgreSQL & MSSQL 85%
Kafka & RabbitMQ 85%
Elasticsearch & Redis 80%

Cybersecurity & Security Expertise

Specialized security skills and certifications

Security Frameworks

  • OWASP Top 10
  • ISO 27001
  • NIST Framework
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Cyber Kill Chain
  • MITRE ATT&CK

Security Testing

  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Malware Analysis
  • Digital Forensics

Security Tools

  • SonarQube/SonarCloud SCA
  • Snyk SAST & Dependency Scanning
  • OWASP ZAP DAST
  • Jenkins CI/CD Security
  • Prometheus & Grafana Monitoring
  • Terraform & CloudFormation
  • Ansible & Helm Charts
  • Checkstyle, SpotBugs, PMD
  • Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment
  • Autopsy Digital Forensics

Certifications & Training

Professional certifications and specialized training

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Quarters

Dec 2023

Cybersecurity foundation certification covering essential security practices and protection measures.

CompTIA A+

Computer Hardware & Software

2004

Foundation certification covering computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Established core IT fundamentals.

Cisco CCNA & CCNP

Networking & Infrastructure

2004-2010

Advanced networking certifications covering routing, switching, and network infrastructure. Developed expertise in enterprise networking.

VSAT Installation

Satellite Communication

2004-2010

Specialized training in Very Small Aperture Terminal installation and satellite communication systems.

Additional Training & Courses

Agile Project Management UML and Object-Oriented Design Lambdas in Java Redis & Spring WebFlux Spring Boot Testing with JUnit 5 Web Application with Spring Boot and Angular MongoDB Complete Developer Course DevOps Beginner to Advanced Java 17 Masterclass Java Data Structure and Algorithm Building Microservices with Spring Boot Complete Jenkins CI/CD Pipeline Complete React Course Git Course Apache Kafka Connect Terraform on AWS Kubernetes for DevOps Engineers DevSecOps Essentials AWS DevOps Engineer Certification

Leadership & Achievements

Recognition and contributions throughout my career

Great Innovation Award

Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria

2021

Awarded for creating a modular ERP platform for internal company operations and other innovative platforms that transformed organizational processes.

Public Health Informatics Contribution

US CDC Nigeria Health Informatics Task Team

2020-2023

Made over 70% contribution in designing and mentoring others in the development of NigeriaMRS, an OpenMRS-based EMR system for health facilities in Nigeria.

4-Step Promotion

Career Advancement

2021

Received a 4-step promotion within a year in the previous organization, demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership capabilities.

Best ICT Student Award

Faculty of Engineering

2015

Awarded the Best ICT Student in the Faculty for outstanding academic performance, leadership, and contributions during Computer Engineering studies.

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