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David Oladele

Dartford,UK

Summary

Versatile IT professional with extensive expertise in cloud platforms, operating systems, and infrastructure technologies. Proficient in public cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP, alongside advanced skills in Kubernetes implementation, hybrid/cloud migrations, and IT security. Demonstrates strong capabilities in DevOps automation using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps Pipelines and Jenkins. Adept at scripting with PowerShell and Python while managing DNS, SQL databases, and on-premises to cloud transitions. Skilled in project management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful outcomes. Committed to leveraging technical proficiency to optimise processes and deliver innovative solutions aligned with organisational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Azure cloud architect

Jumo
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Defined and collaborated on the organization’s cloud strategy, providing thought leadership in cloud infrastructure and services architecture to meet operational goals.
  • Led client engagement and architecture assessment meetings to identify technical gaps and develop strategic, mutually beneficial cloud solutions.
  • Designed and presented detailed infrastructure architectural plans and cloud landing zones using tools such as Microsoft Visio and Draw.io.
  • Built and implemented secure, scalable Landing Zones aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework, ensuring robust governance and compliance.
  • Provisioned, versioned, and configured cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, PowerShell, ARM templates, and Ansible.
  • Established secure network environments through RBAC, Azure Bastion, Azure Security Center, Defender for Endpoints, NSGs, Key Vaults, and Azure Monitor (Log Analytics).
  • Secured cloud resources with Azure Firewall and Web Application Firewall (WAF), ensuring enterprise-grade network protection.
  • Automated software deployment and infrastructure upgrades across dev, test, and production environments using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Developed automation scripts for provisioning Azure resources (VMs, Storage Accounts, VNets, Subnets) using Python, PowerShell, and JSON templates.
  • Oversaw the migration of on-premises and private-cloud workloads (vSphere/VMware) and databases to Azure.
  • Architected hybrid cloud network solutions using Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, and ExpressRoute for seamless on-premise-to-cloud connectivity.
  • Defined enterprise-level cloud security controls and collaborated with SecOps to enforce best practices in Azure environments.
  • Delivered advanced support and implemented new features in Azure IaaS, optimizing infrastructure performance and resilience.
  • Configured Azure Backup Vaults and Recovery Services Vaults for secure and efficient workload/data backups.
  • Recommended architectural enhancements and process improvements for orchestration and system automation.
  • Implemented monitoring and observability tools in Kubernetes environments using Prometheus and Grafana to track performance and health metrics.
  • Containerized monolithic applications into microservices using Docker, enhancing scalability, deployment speed, and development workflows.
  • Engineered high-performance analytics systems using ClickHouse, enabling rapid query execution and scalability across large datasets.
  • Designed and developed complex, high-efficiency software systems in C++, focusing on memory management and performance tuning.

Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Goodfirms
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Proven track record of delivering cloud and infrastructure solutions on time, within scope, and under budget, supporting enterprise-wide digital transformation.
  • Deep expertise in cloud architecture, implementation, and migration strategies across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models within Microsoft Azure.
  • Designed and implemented scalable and secure cloud, web, and middleware solutions supported by technical assessments, PoCs, architecture documentation, and migration plans.
  • Automated Azure infrastructure deployments using PowerShell and ARM templates; consistently enhanced operational efficiency and repeatability of deployments.
  • Designed and replicated on-premises network environments in Azure, leveraging Virtual Networks, Subnets, Resource Groups, and multi-tenant configurations.
  • Conducted cloud readiness assessments and workload analysis to align application architecture with Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Administered Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business, ensuring service reliability and user productivity.
  • Managed access control and identity security using Azure IAM, RBAC, and Active Directory; ensured compliance through centralized identity and permissions management.
  • Implemented ADFS for hybrid identity solutions, including federation with third-party providers and claims-based authentication for internal APIs and cloud apps.
  • Deployed and managed applications in Azure App Services and configured Application Gateways with WAF (Web Application Firewall) for secure traffic routing.
  • Strengthened cloud network security through implementation of Azure Firewall, NSGs, and WAF policies to protect cloud workloads from external and internal threats.
  • Recommended and implemented governance policies and design standards; contributed to capacity planning, high-availability design, and service quality optimization.
  • Led migrations of on-premises systems to Microsoft Azure, including Exchange to Office 365, Active Directory to Azure AD, and various app workloads to Azure IaaS/PaaS.
  • Designed Hub-and-Spoke network topologies in Azure for secure and efficient multi-region workload deployment.
  • Proficient in Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019) and Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS) configuration and administration across hybrid environments.
  • Implemented infrastructure and application monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and OMS, ensuring visibility and proactive remediation.
  • Architected enterprise-grade cloud-native solutions combining multiple Azure services to meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
  • Automated full-stack infrastructure provisioning using PowerShell and scripting, enabling seamless end-to-end deployment of virtual machines, storage, and firewall rules.
  • Delivered real-time analytics using ClickHouse, optimizing query performance for large-scale data environments and improving time-to-insight for business intelligence.
  • Developed performant, cross-platform applications using modern C++ standards, resulting in improved application reliability, stability, and user experience.

DevOps Engineer

IMAGINATIVE TECH HUB LTD
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices across scalable, distributed environments.
  • Designed and deployed secure container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes, Helm, Istio, and Docker, ensuring reliable and secure deployment pipelines for cloud-native applications.
  • Proficient in infrastructure automation and configuration management using Ansible, AWS CodeDeploy, and similar tools to manage multi-environment system configurations.
  • Strong background in Linux systems administration (Debian, Ubuntu), with deep understanding of the OSI model, networking fundamentals, and load balancing strategies.
  • Skilled in scripting and automation using Bash and Python, supporting custom provisioning, log parsing, monitoring, and deployment workflows.
  • Practical experience with modern observability and monitoring stacks, including Grafana, Prometheus, and Elasticsearch, enabling proactive alerting and system health visibility.

Software Developer

HashHub Inc.
Abuja
02.2013 - 09.2015
  • Skilled in Full-Stack JavaScript development, utilizing modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Node.js, Express, and Next.js to create scalable, maintainable web applications and robust APIs.
  • Strong grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms, capable of crafting efficient, optimized code to tackle complex programming challenges.
  • Experienced in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, leveraging asynchronous programming techniques (Promises, async/await) to deliver fast and responsive user experiences.
  • Expertise in frontend development with emphasis on component-based architecture, responsive layouts, and web accessibility standards using HTML5, CSS3, Sass, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Proficient in backend development with Node.js and Express.js, integrating databases, managing authentication/authorization, and connecting third-party APIs.
  • Well-versed in both NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) database technologies, including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
  • Experienced with Git version control and collaboration platforms like GitHub and GitLab, facilitating smooth teamwork and code review processes.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest, Mocha, and Supertest, ensuring code quality and reducing bugs.
  • Comfortable in Agile/Scrum environments, actively contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and iterative development cycles.
  • Familiar with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments, enhancing delivery speed and reliability.
  • Proficient in containerization using Docker, enabling consistent development and production environments.
  • Dedicated to continuous learning and adoption of industry best practices, design patterns, and performance tuning to build efficient and scalable software solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on writing clean, reusable code and mentoring junior developers to elevate team performance.
  • Passionate about user-centric design and seamless UX, always striving to deliver intuitive and accessible digital experiences.

Skills

Cloud Platforms
  • Proficient in public cloud services including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Operating Systems
  • Experienced in administering and supporting Windows, Linux (various distros), and macOS environments
Infrastructure & Technologies
  • Deep understanding of IT Security, Networking, Microservices Architecture, and Hybrid/Cloud Migrations
  • Proficient in implementing Kubernetes, IPsec VPN, Active Directory/Identity Management, Windows Hyper-V, and Load Balancing strategies
  • Hands-on experience with Disaster Recovery, Cloud Backup & Recovery, and Change Management processes
  • Skilled in managing DNS, SQL databases, Git version control, and on-premises to cloud transitions
Software & Applications
  • Skilled in using a range of enterprise tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Adobe Captivate, Tableau, Wireshark, SharePoint Online, VMware, vSphere, Citrix, Jira & Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, and Chat GPT
Scripting & Programming
  • Scripting Languages: PowerShell, Bash, CMD, CLI, YAML, JSON
  • Programming Languages: Python, Nodejs, Bash
DevOps & Automation
  • Infrastructure as Code: Proficient with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, ARM Templates, and AWS
  • CI/CD Tools: Experienced with Azure DevOps Pipelines, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, and GitHub Actions
  • Expertise in Containerization & Orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Source Control & Collaboration: Git (GitHub, Bitbucket), Jira, Confluence
Additional Skills
  • Strong knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Business Process Mapping
  • Experience in Project Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, and Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Adept at Debugging, Virtualization (RAID, NAS), Performance Analysis, and Automation of Repetitive Tasks
  • Skilled in User Authentication & Access Management, User Training, Requirements Gathering, and Issue Troubleshooting & Remediation

Certification

  • LFS269: GitOps - Continuous Delivery on Kubernetes with Flux
  • Applied Data Science I: Scientific Computing & Python (with honors)
  • Microsoft Azure Serverless Applications
  • LFS268: CI/CD with Jenkins X

Languages

German
English
Yoruba

Timeline

Azure cloud architect

Jumo
04.2022 - 06.2025

Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Goodfirms
01.2019 - 04.2022

DevOps Engineer

IMAGINATIVE TECH HUB LTD
10.2015 - 12.2018

Software Developer

HashHub Inc.
02.2013 - 09.2015

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