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Derry Ukere

Summary

Accomplished AWS Cloud Developer with a strong background in utilizing JavaScript for both frontend and backend development, creating seamless and efficient full-stack applications.
Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable and secure cloud solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and VPC.
Proficient in serverless computing, employing AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and event-driven architectures to develop efficient and cost-effective solutions.
Experienced in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automating the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
Skilled in containerization with Docker and orchestration using tools like Amazon ECS and Kubernetes, ensuring portability and scalability of applications.
Strong focus on security and compliance, implementing best practices for identity and access management, encryption, and network security within the AWS cloud environment.
Expertise in setting up and configuring CI/CD pipelines with tools like AWS CodePipeline or Jenkins, reducing time-to-market for applications.
Previous roles included successful migration of legacy applications to AWS, resulting in improved performance and cost savings.
Held positions such as AWS Cloud Developer and Cloud Solutions Architect, demonstrating a history of designing and implementing cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
Holds AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, showcasing expertise in AWS cloud technologies.
Proficient in utilizing JavaScript for frontend (React.js) and backend (Node.js) development, ensuring a cohesive and integrated full-stack development approach.

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years of professional experience

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Work History

AWS Developer

Anitian

08.2019 - 02.2020

Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
Worked with teams of talented software engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Extensive experience with core AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and VPC.
Implement best practices for cloud architecture, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
Design and develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and other serverless components.
Implement event-driven architectures for efficient and cost-effective execution of code.
Proficient in using Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure.
Implement version control for infrastructure changes to ensure consistency and reproducibility.
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Amazon ECS or Kubernetes.
Implement and manage containerized applications to achieve portability and scalability.
Implement security best practices in the cloud environment, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in cloud-based solutions.
Set up and configure CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline or Jenkins for automated testing, building, and deployment.
Streamline release processes and reduce time-to-market for applications.

Full Stack Engineer

Discover

09.2020 - Current

Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
Worked with teams of talented software engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Extensive experience with core AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and VPC.
Implement best practices for cloud architecture, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
Design and develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and other serverless components.
Implement event-driven architectures for efficient and cost-effective execution of code.
Proficient in using Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure.
Implement version control for infrastructure changes to ensure consistency and reproducibility.
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Amazon ECS or Kubernetes.
Implement and manage containerized applications to achieve portability and scalability.
Implement security best practices in the cloud environment, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in cloud-based solutions.
Set up and configure CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline or Jenkins for automated testing, building, and deployment.
Streamline release processes and reduce time-to-market for applications.

Backend Software Engineer, Cyber Security

VHFA

02.2017 - 02.2018

Resolved scalability problems and addressed security concerns.
Integrated third-party APIs from external applications into web platforms.
Wrote unit tests to evaluate high code coverage.
Managed efficient SQL queries and data transport.
Designed client-side and server-side architecture and implemented cloud-based back end solutions.
Design, implement, and maintain secure backend systems to protect against potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses in the software architecture.
Extensive experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems using languages such as Node.js, Typescript, Javascript.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.
Design and implement secure APIs, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality during information exchange.
Utilize best practices for API security, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
Implement encryption algorithms and protocols to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.
Develop and enforce data access controls to prevent unauthorized access to critical information.
Implemented robust security and data protection measures.
Defined and maintained databases to deliver responsiveness to data client requests.
Created enhancements to resolve client problems and meet operational standards.