JONAH UKA C.

Cloud & DevOps Engineer | Technical Problem Solver

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About

Highly motivated Cloud and DevOps Engineer with 2+ years of experience, holding key certifications including AWS SAA, KCNA, and Google IT Support. Proven technical problem solver proficient in Python, .NET, AWS, GCP, Azure, Linux, Terraform, and networking, with a strong portfolio of impactful personal and commercial projects. Adept at leading teams and mentoring, I drive efficient cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure system deployments.

Work Experience

Cloud Administrator

Igoglobal International Inc

Dec 2024 - Dec 2099

Not specified, Not specified, NG

Oversees multi-cloud infrastructure and data access, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring high availability for organizational applications.

  • Managed and optimized organizational data access protocols, ensuring robust security and compliance for critical business operations.
  • Reduced email marketing costs by over 66% within a year through strategic cloud resource management and optimization.
  • Monitored and maintained robust cloud infrastructure and applications across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring high availability and performance.

Graduate Software Engineer Intern

Zone

Dec 2024 - Jun 2025

Remote, Not specified, NG

Contributed to software development projects, applying cloud and DevOps practices to enhance system functionality and delivery.

  • Contributed to the development and enhancement of software applications, applying best practices in coding and system design.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions, improving system functionality and user experience.
  • Assisted in the integration of cloud services and automation tools, gaining practical experience in modern software delivery pipelines.

Lead Mentor (Cloud & DevOps)

BlueCedar Foundation For Skills And Youth Empowerment

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

Remote, Not specified, NG

Led mentorship and curriculum development for aspiring cloud and DevOps professionals, fostering skill growth and practical application.

  • Curated and developed comprehensive content and curriculum for beginner and intermediate mentees, enhancing their learning experience.
  • Provided consistent support and guidance to mentees through weekly virtual practical sessions, facilitating skill development and project completion.

AWS Cloud Architect Intern

African Leadership X, Africa (ALX)

May 2023 - Mar 2024

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Designed and deployed multi-tier cloud architectures on AWS, gaining hands-on experience in cloud solutions and achieving professional certification.

  • Designed and deployed over 10 multi-tier cloud architectures using diverse AWS services over a 16-week period, demonstrating proficiency in scalable solutions.
  • Achieved AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, validating foundational knowledge in cloud computing principles and AWS services.

Azure DevOps Intern

Knixat (A Perizer Company)

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Remote, Not specified, NG

Participated in weekly sprints, completing numerous projects and automating deployments using Terraform within an Azure DevOps environment.

  • Participated in and completed over 10 projects during weekly sprints, showcasing agile development and delivery capabilities.
  • Automated the deployment of functions, logic app workflows, static websites, and complex architectural implementations, significantly streamlining operations.

Cloud Engineer Intern

AltSchool Africa

Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Led a team of cloud engineering students, authored technical guides, and deployed microservices applications to Kubernetes clusters.

  • Led a team of 10 cloud engineering students in collaborative projects, fostering teamwork and technical skill development.
  • Authored a 'Step-by-Step Guide on How to Configure a Private Nginx Server in AWS using Ansible,' demonstrating expertise in secure and scalable deployments.
  • Deployed two microservices applications to a multi-tenant Kubernetes cluster as a capstone project, showcasing practical container orchestration skills.

Software Engineer Intern (Rice360 Summer Internship)

Rice University / Unilag Design Studio

Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Gained foundational software engineering experience through a summer internship, contributing to development projects.

  • Contributed to software development initiatives, applying learned principles in a collaborative environment.
  • Assisted in various stages of the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and documentation.
  • Gained practical experience in software engineering methodologies and tools during a focused summer internship.

Education

Biomedical Engineering

University of Lagos

Nov 2017 - Sep 2024

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Software Engineering - Cloud

AltSchool Africa

Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Computer Engineering

Yaba College of Technology

Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Volunteer

Member (Operations and Welfare Team)

Google Developer Student Club, University of Lagos

Feb 2020 - Dec 2099

Not specified, Not specified, NG

Actively organized technology-oriented events and functions, contributing to the operations and welfare of the club.

  • Organized and supported technology-oriented events and functions, contributing to the club's operational success.
  • Managed welfare initiatives for members, fostering a supportive and engaging community environment.

Mentor

AltSchool Africa

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

Not specified, Not specified, NG

Guided over 20 students across various tracks, helping them overcome technical challenges in a software engineering program.

  • Mentored 20+ students in Frontend, Backend, and Cloud Engineering tracks, providing critical support to navigate technical challenges.
  • Facilitated successful learning journeys for mentees, contributing to their program completion and skill development.

Student Advocate

Cecure Intelligence Limited Academy

Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

Not specified, Not specified, NG

Coordinated with a team of 18 student advocates to ensure efficient information flow between students and the host organization.

  • Coordinated a team of 18 student advocates, optimizing information flow between students and CIL Academy.
  • Ensured timely and accurate dissemination of information, enhancing student engagement and administrative efficiency.

Certificates

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

CNCF

May 2025

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Feb 2024

Google IT Support Specialization

Google

Sep 2023

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Jul 2023

Projects

Zone Tribe Wallet - Frontend, Backend

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Developed a full-stack crypto wallet using React + TypeScript for the frontend and .NET for the backend, integrating SepoliaETH and NEthereum for blockchain communication.

Multi-cloud API Infrastructure (GCP and AWS)

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Created an API to evaluate trading strategy risks and profitability, generating risk metrics and insights.

Automated Web App Deployment to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Automated the deployment of a Python Flask web application to AKS using Terraform and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.

Microservices Architecture with Amazon Kubernetes Service (EKS)

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Deployed and hosted two microservice applications (socks shop and voting app) using Terraform, Docker, AWS EKS, CircleCI, Prometheus, and Grafana.

AWS Multi-AZ Application Architecture

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Designed and implemented a highly available, secure application architecture across multiple AWS Availability Zones.

Languages

English , Yoruba , German , French

Skills

Security

  • CIS Benchmarks

Blockchain

  • SepoliaETH
  • NEthereum

Cloud Services

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • AWS ELB
  • Route53
  • AWS EC2
  • AWS SSM
  • AWS DynamoDB
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS EKS

Infrastructure as Code

  • Terraform
  • Ansible

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

CI/CD

  • GitHub Actions
  • CircleCI

Scripting & Programming

  • Python
  • Bash
  • PowerShell
  • .NET
  • TypeScript
  • React.js

Operating Systems

  • Linux

Web Technologies

  • ASP.NET
  • Flask
  • Gunicorn

Databases

  • SQLite 3

Monitoring & Observability

  • Prometheus
  • Grafana

Networking

Methodologies

  • Agile
  • DevOps

Interests

DevOps

Cloud Computing

Information Technology