Itohan Eregie
Summary
Results-driven Platform Engineer with expertise in administering and supporting enterprise data platforms, cloud services, and analytics environments. Experienced in Microsoft Fabric operational management, Power BI administration, Data Gateway support, and deployment automation through GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines. Proven track record of improving platform reliability, streamlining operational processes, and enabling secure integration of cloud-hosted data sources across AWS, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications. Strong problem solver with a collaborative approach to supporting business-critical data services, driving platform improvements, and delivering scalable, resilient solutions in complex enterprise environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Data Platform Engineer
Surge Health
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Administered and supported Microsoft Fabric environments, ensuring platform stability, security, and reliable access for business users and data teams across multiple projects, enhancing overall data utilisation.
- Troubleshot and resolved Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Data Gateway issues, improving platform reliability and reducing downtime for reporting and analytics workloads.
- Implemented and maintained GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes, improving release consistency and reducing manual intervention across environments.
- Collaborated with data, engineering, and business teams to integrate cloud-hosted data sources from AWS, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise platforms, facilitating seamless data access and reporting.
- Developed operational processes, monitoring practices, and technical documentation to improve platform supportability, governance, and day-to-day management of analytics services.
Platform Engineer
HSBC
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported deployment and lifecycle management for Power BI and Fabric workloads, ensuring efficient change delivery while upholding platform standards and governance controls.
- Partnered with stakeholders to identify and implement platform improvements, enhancing performance and user experience across data and reporting environments.
- Developed automated testing procedures, improving code quality and reducing debugging time.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively; ensured timely delivery of hardware and software supplies.
- Reduced system failures by proactively identifying potential risks during platform development stages.
Platform Engineer
DNetGurus
11.2023 - 08.2023
- Engineered and optimized Kubernetes-centric CI/CD delivery pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps, enabling automated container build, test, and deployment workflows that accelerated release cycles and improved production deployment reliability.
- Containerised .NET, Java, and Python applications with Docker for deployment in AKS and EKS environments, enhancing application portability and scalability.
- Spearheaded the implementation of containerisation technologies, enhancing application portability across different environments.
- Enhanced team productivity by automating routine tasks using scripting languages.
- Built robust security protocols for enhanced data protection and compliance.
Platform Engineer
Altoros
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered scalable cloud-native platforms on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Terraform-driven Infrastructure as Code, coordinating microservices integration and environment builds to enhance deployment consistency and platform reliability.
- Maintained high availability and performance of Kubernetes workloads through proactive monitoring and optimisation, collaborating with security, data, and product teams to ensure stable and secure production-ready services.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively; ensured timely delivery of hardware and software supplies.
- Assured optimal system performance through regular auditing, monitoring, and necessary modifications.
- Optimised application delivery for improved business efficiency through the creation of scalable infrastructure.
Platform Engineer
DELL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ensured secure, compliant, and highly available Kubernetes operations through proactive monitoring and debugging, adhering to DevOps governance and enterprise regulatory standards.
- Implemented microservices architecture to improve system reliability and scalability.
- Streamlined software deployment with the use of automation tools.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively; ensured timely delivery of hardware and software supplies.
Education
MSc - Software Engineering
Cranfield University
BSc - Computer Science
Lagos State University
Skills
- Microsoft Fabric Power BI Power BI Service Data Gateway Data Pipelines Data Integration Data Governance Analytics Platforms Microsoft Azure AWS Microsoft 365 Cloud Data Integration Hybrid Cloud GitHub GitHub Actions Git CI/CD Pipelines Deployment Automation Infrastructure Automation Platform Administration Fabric Administration Security & Governance Capacity Management Platform Reliability Monitoring & Alerting Incident Management Root Cause Analysis Performance Optimisation Python PowerShell Bash SQL Troubleshooting Technical Documentation Change Management Stakeholder Management Agile Delivery Cross-Functional Collaboration
REFEREES
Available on request
PROJECTS
Built and supported a Microsoft Fabric platform integrating Microsoft 365 and cloud-hosted data sources., Automated deployments using GitHub Actions and implemented governance controls across multiple workspaces., Improved platform reliability through monitoring, operational processes, and standardized deployment practices., Managed Power BI and Data Gateway environments supporting enterprise reporting workloads., Implemented access controls, governance standards, and deployment automation to improve security and operational efficiency.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Platform Engineer
Surge Health
01.2025 - 06.2026
Platform Engineer
HSBC
09.2024 - 12.2024
Platform Engineer
DNetGurus
11.2023 - 08.2023
Platform Engineer
Altoros
06.2022 - 08.2023
Platform Engineer
DELL
01.2020 - 01.2022
BSc - Computer Science
Lagos State University
MSc - Software Engineering
Cranfield University