RACHEAL ABIMBOLA BABALOLA

• Implemented and maintained backup and recovery protocols to ensure data integrity.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive system documentation, including network diagrams and configuration information.
• Provided quality control to eliminate downtown and reduce corporate expenses.
• Provided support for database upgrades and software deployments.
• Verified stability, security and scalability of system architecture.
• Advised on project costs, concepts or design changes.
• Designed and delivered mission-critical infrastructure to maintain consistent availability and performance.
• Recorded systems information and documented design specifications and installation instructions.
• Built and oversaw network infrastructure comprised of various virtual products.
• Managed resource allocation, budgeting, and schedule development for all Azure-related projects.
• Streamlined processes and reduced overall costs through the implementation of robust infrastructure and process design.
• Implemented a Terraform IAC-based infrastructure, increasing reusability and efficiency.
• Administered B2C and B2B setups for Azure Active Directory and implemented ARM templates for IaaS and PaaS deployments.
• Implemented security level 4 cyber standards and deployed cloud controls, cloud governance, and Azure security measures.
• Executed complex on-premises to Azure migrations.
• Designed and implemented Docker containers for application deployment onto Kubernetes clusters.
• Provided quality assurance to mitigate downtime and reduce business expenses.

Result Achieved : This strategic initiative propelled the business to attract investor and selling 35% of the product portfolio, equating to $5 million in revenue, in under six months.

• Conducted client-side technical consultations to provide architectural guidance and signoff for migration projects.
• Identified applications suitable for cloud assessment and mapped workloads across IaaS, PaaS, and private clouds.
• Implemented security policies and procedures to protect data, servers, and infrastructure.
• Reviewed multiple Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings from Microsoft Azure.
• Implemented disaster recovery and backup migration strategies to ensure business continuity.
  Managed several data centre disaster recovery exercises.
• Developed and maintained version control workflows using Git, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, and Ansible.
• Engineered Docker image creation with application artefacts and configurations.
• Analysed complex server problems and provided support for enterprise-level and mission-critical applications.
• Oversaw infrastructure server development, quality assurance, staging, and production operations.

• Established and maintained a comprehensive database of documented test defects and procedures, resulting in a 25% reduction in QA testing turn-around time.
• Produced 100% accurate QA testing reports, providing insights into product quality and release readiness
  
• Designed simulation tests focusing on common user applications and unlikely cases, advising development team of current configuration performance limitations.
• Designed routine maintenance schedule for automated test scripts, enabling compliance with latest conventions and framework updates affecting system architectures.
• Conducted early debugging procedures in new web and desktop applications through review of event logs and code structures to pinpoint sources of software malfunction and recommend solutions.
• Performed meta-analysis of past test results to screen for weaknesses in basic program architecture and suggest redesign of core program design where advisable.
• Tested over 100 desktop, web-based, and mobile applications across various industries, including media, telecommunication, fnance, insurance, edtech, health, e-commerce, advertising, and games.
• Executed test cases across 12 functional product areas, increasing the average team efficiency by 20%.
• Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation.
• Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to web development team.
• Searched for bugs in newly-developed aspects of existing web applications in sandbox environments, reporting errors to deliver complete functionality in time for launch date.
• Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement.
• Recreated conditions submitted through client error logs to test performance under circumstances likely to reveal operating system compatibility issues and other desktop environment shortcomings.

• Coached and mentored team members, stakeholders and leadership on benefits of Agile and all Agile Framework's.
• Led daily Scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects.
• Worked with project owners and end users to prioritize feature development and enhancements based on critical paths and business needs.
• Removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.
• Worked to gather customer requirements, clarify specifications and translate into product backlog.
• Documented new features and strategies as well as user stories and criteria for acceptance.
• Defined workflows and processes in fast-paced, Agile environment and distributed models through whiteboarding and mind-mapping.
• Delegated tasks to each team member, regularly assessing workloads to complete tasks on time and within project parameters.
• Conducted application review meetings with end-users to document and gather business needs and translate into functional requirement documents.
• Identified key components and integration touch points for component testing and end-to-end system testing based on design reviews.
• Lead Agile team in development of data warehouse, business intelligence, data lake and cloud technologies within Agile environment.
• Developed detailed project plans and estimates based on identified risks and options.
• Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospective meetings to track progress, address issues, and continuously improve team performance.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including software development, QA, DevOps, and security, to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components.
• Performed Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and Stress Testing to ensure application reliability and durability.
• Protected the team from over-commitment, managed backlog, prioritised defect resolution, and supported their adaptation to the Scrum framework.
• Monitored multiple project statuses, task allocations, team capacities, dependencies, and blockers, fostering productivity, visibility, empowerment, and continuous improvement to ensure successful software delivery and enhanced business value.
• Developed Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts, Test Reports, and documentation for both Manual and Automated tests.
• Executed system testing tasks and deployment of web and app applications.
• Advocated for User-Cantered Design and collaborated closely with User Research teams to meet user needs in digital government projects.
• Executed daily testing and verification activities, constantly achieving end-to-end testing targets.