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Igor Aleksandrov

DevOps Engineer, Azure Specialist at SoftServe

I am a DevOps engineer with over 15 years in IT and 4+ years focused on cloud solutions, primarily Azure. My foundation in system administration gives me a practical edge in reliability, automation, and secure operations. I design resilient infrastructure as code, lead CI/CD transformation, and help teams deliver value faster while maintaining compliance and efficiency.

CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
GitHub Advanced Security
Team Work
Hard Working

Skills

Experiences

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Softserve

Jan 2022 - Present

UA

Softserve is a technology company specializing in consultancy services and software development. SoftServe provides services in the fields of big data, Internet of things, cloud computing, DevOps, e-commerce, computer security, experience design, and health care.

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Jan 2022 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Azure DevOps and CI/CD: Designed and maintained robust pipelines in Azure DevOps, optimizing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management: Administered Azure infrastructure, enhancing existing setups, and architecting new solutions to ensure scalability and efficiency.
  • Cost Optimization: Analyzed and optimized cloud infrastructure costs, resulting in significant cost savings without compromising performance.
  • Domain Structure Management: Managed domain structures both on-premises and in the cloud, ensuring seamless integration and secure communication.
  • Operating Systems Expertise: Administered Windows Server and CentOS environments, ensuring high availability and security across the infrastructure.
  • Database Administration: Oversaw MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity.
  • Azure Data Services: Leveraged Azure data services including Data Lake and Data Factory to streamline data processing and enhance analytics capabilities.
  • Serverless Solutions: Utilized Azure Function App for serverless computing, driving operational efficiency and resource optimization.
  • Dynamics 365 Support: Provided comprehensive support for Dynamics 365: deployment, solution implementation, and ensuring optimal performance.
  • Power Platform Management: Managed auxiliary tools within Power Platform, enhancing business processes and productivity.
  • SaaS Product Support: Supported various SaaS products, including sales, customer, and learning platforms, contributing to seamless user experiences.
  • Proactive Monitoring: Monitored infrastructure health, promptly addressing operational issues, and proactively mitigating potential threats.
  • Documentation Management: Maintained detailed documentation aligned with SDLC processes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Project Management: Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
Network of Gas Stations “Market"

May 2012 - Jan 2022

UA

The “Market” trademark is the most active among representatives of the retail market of petroleum products – diesel fuel and gasoline of various brands.

System Administrator

May 2012 - Jan 2022

Responsibilities:
  • Enterprise System Administration: Managed a diverse enterprise computer system, overseeing 200+ PCs that encompassed physical servers, workstations, and virtual machines. Systems operated on an array of OS platforms including MS Windows Server 2016/2012/2008R2/2003, MS Windows 10/8.1/7/XP, and Ubuntu 11xx/12xx/16xx.
  • Virtualization Excellence: Configured and maintained a robust VMWare vSphere ESXi virtualization environment, ensuring optimal resource utilization and system performance.
  • Active Directory Expertise: Provided oversight of the entire Active Directory domain structure, setup and effective management of group policies.
  • Backup System Management: Orchestrated a resilient backup strategy, handling Veeam Backup & Replication and Acronis Backup & Recovery systems. Showcased a strong focus on crafting meticulous backup plans and ensuring their seamless execution.
  • Mail Server Administration: Administered the MDaemon mail server, optimizing communication channels and ensuring efficient email delivery.
  • Remote Workstation Establishment: Established and supported remote workstations, enabling seamless remote access for enhanced productivity.
  • Network Infrastructure Stewardship: Managed the software firewall through Kerio Control, configuring and meticulously maintaining a resilient network environment. Oversaw intricate network equipment, computer and telephone networks, and the enterprise PBX (Panasonic TDA 100).
  • Surveillance and Access Control: Managed and maintained video surveillance systems and Access Control Systems (ACS), ensuring a secure and well-monitored environment.
  • Application and System Administration: Conducted fundamental administration tasks for critical software systems, including 1C: Enterprise 8 and 1C: Enterprise 7, the network version of MEDoc (educational software), and client-banking systems.
  • Card System Management: Demonstrated adeptness in overseeing the company’s card system and smart card terminals, streamlining access and enhancing security.
  • Diagnostic Proficiency: Carried out primary diagnostics and minor repairs of both computer and office equipment, swiftly resolving technical glitches to ensure uninterrupted operations.
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DKT ltd.

Now 2009 - March 2012

UA

DKT ltd. is a major supplier of computer equipment.

Systems Technician

Now 2009 - March 2012

Responsibilities:
  • Hardware Configuration: Proficiently configured hardware components for portable computer equipment, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
  • Issue Diagnosis: Demonstrated a keen eye for detail in diagnosing hardware issues, effectively identifying and resolving potential glitches.
  • Testing Procedures: Conducted meticulous and comprehensive testing of hardware configurations, verifying seamless integration and operational integrity.
  • OS Installation: Skillfully performed the installation of operating systems, ensuring smooth and error-free setup to provide a solid foundation for computing environments.
  • Application Configuration: Methodically configured and fine-tuned various software applications, optimizing their performance and aligning them with specific operational requirements.

Education

National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (NTUU KPI)
2008-2010
Electronics Engineer (Specialist degree)
Faculty of Electronics: Department: Biological Electronic Systems for Vital Activity, Diagnostics, and Rehabilitation out of
National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (NTUU KPI)
2004-2008
Bachelor of Electronics
Faculty of Electronics: Department: Biological Electronic Systems for Vital Activity, Diagnostics, and Rehabilitation out of

Projects

DevOps Mentorship Programm
DevOps Mentorship Programm
Creator January 2024 - Present

DevOps Mentorship Program (by EXTADMIN) is opensource learning program. It contains 10 steps describe basic conceptions of DevOps and includes 4 demos.

academic devops
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