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Gabriel Illés

Freelance DevOps Engineer
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Summary

Results-driven DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, automation, and cloud technologies. Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and scalable cloud solutions. Consistently delivers efficient and reliable systems as a freelancer. Focuses on optimizing workflows and enhancing performance for clients. Committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and expanding skill set to provide innovative solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Freelance DevOps Engineer

Self-Employed
11.2024 - Current
  • Designed and deployed automated CI/CD pipelines for diverse clients
  • Managed containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and high availability
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Ansible, streamlining client onboarding processes
  • Implemented monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana, proactively resolving performance issues
  • Collaborated remotely with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices, enhancing delivery speed and system reliability

Research & Development Contingent Worker

SentinelOne
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced platform performance by optimizing infrastructure and implementing automation tools.
  • Ensured a smooth transition during major platform upgrades by meticulously planning rollouts, testing thoroughly, and providing post-deployment support when needed.
  • Developed custom tools and scripts to automate routine tasks, boosting team productivity.
  • Contributed to the development of microservices architecture for enhanced modularity and flexibility.
  • Leveraged containerization technology for streamlined application packaging and distribution across environments.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Grow2Fit
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained systems that monitored applications and infrastructure.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
  • Increased system reliability, minimizing downtime and service disruptions through proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Streamlined infrastructure management through automation using industry-leading tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
  • Maintained metrics visibility using Datadog and Prometheus/Grafana to create useful dashboards and monitors.
  • Enhanced system stability by implementing robust monitoring and alerting solutions.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Partnered with developers to troubleshoot deployment issues, fostering a collaborative DevOps environment
  • Streamlined infrastructure management through automation using industry-leading tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
  • Contributed to architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable designs for future expansions of application services.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
  • Provided engineering support from code delivery until retirement of application.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in the software delivery process.

Senior Solution Designer

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated designing data-driven decision-making systems through the implementation of advanced analytics tools for insights generation and informed strategic planning.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
  • Proactively identified potential risks in projects and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on deliverables.
  • Reduced client onboarding time through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions.
  • Optimized system performance by conducting thorough testing and implementing necessary improvements based on feedback.

ICT Administrator

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
10.2015 - 03.2019
  • Implemented system upgrades for improved functionality and increased security measures.
  • Established preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing unplanned downtime associated with failures or malfunctions.
  • Increased user satisfaction with effective communication and prompt resolution of support tickets.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to procure hardware/software solutions that met organizational needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Applied Informatics

Technical University of Kosice
Košice, Slovakia
05-2014

Skills

    AWS

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Certification

Cloudera CCA Administrator

Additional Information

Available for short-term and long-term freelance contracts., Experienced with remote work and adaptable to international time zones., Committed to delivering tailored, client-focused solutions.

Timeline

Freelance DevOps Engineer

Self-Employed
11.2024 - Current

Research & Development Contingent Worker

SentinelOne
09.2023 - Current

Senior DevOps Engineer

Grow2Fit
09.2023 - 10.2024

Senior DevOps Engineer

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
02.2022 - 09.2023

HPE Ezmeral Container Platform Administration I

08-2021

Snowflake Fundamentals

03-2021

Cloudera CCA Administrator

01-2021

Databricks Developer Essentials

11-2020

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

04-2020

Senior Solution Designer

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
04.2019 - 01.2022

ICT Administrator

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia
10.2015 - 03.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Applied Informatics

Technical University of Kosice
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