Mathias Mahami
DevOps Engineer
Tamale
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Kubernetes and DevOps Engineer with over 4 years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and automating cloud-native applications and infrastructure. Proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting with Bash . Skilled at leveraging AWS and other cloud platforms to optimize application performance and scalability. Dedicated to troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring system reliability through proactive monitoring and automation
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
DevOps Engineer
JOMACS IT
Calgary, AB (Remote)
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- Built CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate code deployment and integration, reducing deployment times by 50%.
- Automated build and deployment processes for Java-based applications using Maven and Tomcat
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Designed and implemented a multi-tier CI/CD pipeline for a voting application using Jenkins and Docker.
- Built and managed "my-new-cluster" Kubernetes cluster for hosting cloud-native applications, reducing downtime by 25%.
- Configured Helm charts for application deployments and upgrades, streamlining release processes by 35%.
- Developed Bash scripts for system monitoring and automated backups.
- Managed artifact repositories with Nexus, ensuring efficient version control
- Conducted code quality checks with SonarQube to improve software reliability
- Created Bash scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency
- Gained hands-on experience with Docker to containerize and deploy applications
- Documented configurations, troubleshooting steps, and standard operating procedures
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
Linux Desktop Engineer Intern
Domain System INC.
Remote
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Gained experience in the installation and basic configuration of Ubuntu Desktop
- Performed effective troubleshooting, prioritizing file system exploration and log collection
- Assisted in managing containerized applications using Docker
- Collaborated in the recovery of failed installations using custom configuration files
- Assisted in automating over ten repetitive tasks using Bash scripts which saved approximately 8 hours per week in manual work across the team
- Managed inventory of hardware components, ensuring availability for upgrades and replacements as needed.
- Provided remote support to off-site employees, ensuring seamless integration with company systems and continued productivity.
- Reviewed and recorded hardware inventories by documenting serial numbers and other specifics for accurate tracking.
- Reduced helpdesk support tickets by proactively addressing common user issues through regular maintenance.
Education
Humanities -
University of Cape Coast
Skills
English
Kubernetes
CI/CD tools
Jenkins
SonarQube
Nexus
Bash Scripting
Network troubleshooting
Building and Deployment
Maven
Tomcat
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Networking
Linux operating system
Scripting languages
System administration
Infrastructure automation
Containerization technologies
Continuous integration
Continuous deployment
Script maintenance and updates
GitHub collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Preparing towards AWS Solutions Architect Certification
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
JOMACS IT
01.2021 - Current
Linux Desktop Engineer Intern
Domain System INC.
04.2019 - 11.2022
Humanities -
University of Cape Coast