Emmanuel Afriyie Owusu
Accra
Summary
Solution-focused DevOps and Cloud Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and Linux-based systems administration. Proven expertise in deploying scalable applications, enhancing system reliability, and automating workflows to increase operational efficiency. Skilled in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Python, and CI/CD processes, with a solid track record in managing high-availability environments and leading cross-functional projects. Known for a proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and dedication to continuous improvement and team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Snr Systems/Operations Engineer (DevOps)
Seamless Distribution Systems
Stockholm
01.2022 - Current
- Customer and Project Management: Lead customer-facing infrastructure deployments across Africa, supporting MTN South Africa, MTN South Sudan, GLO Ghana, MTN Eswatini, MTN Guinea Bissau, and Ooredoo Algeria
- Ensured 99.9% availability for electronic airtime top-up, VAS, and money transfer services
- System Automation and Optimization: Designed and deployed automation scripts to streamline operations, reducing manual workload by 30% and ensuring SLA compliance
- Kubernetes & CI/CD Implementation: Spearheaded Kubernetes-based container deployments and CI/CD pipelines, achieving a 20% improvement in deployment efficiency and enhancing scalability for high-traffic applications
- Data Migration and Analysis: Executed large-scale data migration projects with minimal downtime, analyzing traffic trends and providing insights to optimize infrastructure resources
- Technology Stack: Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Prometheus, Grafana, Bash, Python
Systems/Operations Engineer (DevOps)
Seamless Distribution Systems
Stockholm
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Operations and Monitoring: Conducted periodic health checks, trend analysis, and incident management to meet SLA targets and boost system reliability
- Automation and Efficiency Gains: Developed custom scripts in Bash and Python to automate routine tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention by 25%
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with development teams to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD processes, optimizing deployment cycles to meet business needs
- Technology Stack: Linux, Bash, Nagios, Munin, Grafana
Full-Stack Developer (Remote)
Traila Technologies Ltd.
East Legon
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Web Development: Built and maintained web applications using Vue.js and Node.js, integrating TypeScript and PostgreSQL for dynamic backend solutions
- Best Practices: Applied SOLID principles and test-driven development for maintainable code, enhancing application performance and reducing technical debt
- Collaboration: Worked with remote teams through Slack and Trello to coordinate development efforts and meet project milestones
- Technology Stack: Vue.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL
Summer Associate (Technical Services)
State Transport Company (STC-Ghana)
Accra
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Web Application Development: Developed an internal web application for bus scheduling and administration using HTML, CSS, and jQuery, improving operational efficiency by ~2.3%
- Real-Time Tracking Application: Contributed to the development of a real-time bus tracking system, enhancing scheduling accuracy and resource management
Summer Associate (Data Analysis and Reporting)
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Accra
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Network Monitoring: Configured and monitored transmission networks, performed data analysis, and prepared reports to support network optimization
Education
MSc - IoT and Big Data
Ghana Communication Technology University
Accra, Ghana07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana05.2019
Skills
- AWS
- EC2
- S3
- CloudFormation
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- Python
- Django
- Flask
- Pandas
- JavaScript
- Vuejs
- Nodejs
- React
- Angular
- Bash
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals - IBM
- Terraform with AWS, Packer, Docker, ECS, EKS, Jenkins - Udemy
- NGINX, Apache, SSL Encryption - Udemy
- Oracle Linux Fundamentals for IT Professionals
Projects
Remote Monitoring of Water Meter Data, Designed an IoT hardware prototype with a software application for real-time water flow monitoring, enabling data-driven billing and analytics. Administrative and Scheduling Software, Created a web-based scheduling and administrative tool for the State Transport Company, reducing operational costs by ~2.3%. Social Media Platform, Developed a social media application with real-time messaging and authentication features for peer-to-peer interactions. Event Ticketing Software, Built a ticketing system with mobile payment integration, facilitating secure and streamlined event ticket purchases.
Volunteer Experience
Instructor, Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering Inc. (ELiTE), NY, USA, 08/2019, 09/2019, Taught web development and programming fundamentals (HTML, CSS, Python) to students from underserved communities, fostering interest in STEM fields., Developed interactive lesson plans and guided students through hands-on learning projects to enhance understanding and engagement.
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Snr Systems/Operations Engineer (DevOps)
Seamless Distribution Systems
01.2022 - Current
Systems/Operations Engineer (DevOps)
Seamless Distribution Systems
07.2019 - 12.2021
Full-Stack Developer (Remote)
Traila Technologies Ltd.
07.2018 - 07.2019
Summer Associate (Technical Services)
State Transport Company (STC-Ghana)
05.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Associate (Data Analysis and Reporting)
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
05.2017 - 08.2017
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals - IBM
- Terraform with AWS, Packer, Docker, ECS, EKS, Jenkins - Udemy
- NGINX, Apache, SSL Encryption - Udemy
- Oracle Linux Fundamentals for IT Professionals
MSc - IoT and Big Data
Ghana Communication Technology University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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