Peter Dada

Peter Dada

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Kubernetes Developer
Kubernetes Developer

Highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in cloud-native technologies, network security, and infrastructure as code, with a proven track record of optimizing system performance, enhancing security measures, and driving continuous improvement in software delivery processes, ultimately supporting the business mission for excellence and innovation. Skilled in integrating software development, testing, and deployment processes to maintain functionality and quality service delivery. A collaborative team player with a strategic mindset, dedicated to integrating cutting-edge DevOps practices for seamless operations. Passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results in dynamic IT environments. Able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality results. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, passionate about continuous learning and innovation.

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Joined August 2025
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EMPLOYMENTS
Senior DevOps Engineer
Irembo | Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) | Andela
2025-01-01-2025-05-01

Managed and optimized a diverse database ecosystem, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MS SQL, ensuring high performance and reliability...

Managed and optimized a diverse database ecosystem, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MS SQL, ensuring high performance and reliability for critical business operations.

Maintained highly available distributed systems on Kubernetes, reducing unplanned downtime by 30% through proactive monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana and implementing auto-remediation scripts.

Enforced granular data security policies using Data Sunrise, significantly reducing unauthorized access risks through dynamic data masking and comprehensive audit logging.

Enhanced web application security by integrating best practices, including OWASP standards, centralized secret management with HashiCorp Vault, and automated vulnerability scanning in the CI/CD pipeline.

Successfully executed multiple Kubernetes cluster disaster recovery drills and live recoveries using Velero, minimizing data loss and ensuring business continuity during critical failures.

MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
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MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Kubernetes
HashiCorp
Grafana
OWASP
Prometheus
Sunrise
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Infrastructure Lead (Contract)
Bluebulb Financials
2023-10-01-2025-05-01

Implemented monitoring and logging using CloudWatch, Datadog, and built proactive alerts and dashboards to support performance tuning ...

Implemented monitoring and logging using CloudWatch, Datadog, and built proactive alerts and dashboards to support performance tuning and uptime SLAs.

Developed CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, enabling seamless deployment of microservices with integrated quality gates.

Ensured infrastructure security through IAM policy controls, encryption at rest and in transit, WAF rules, and VPC endpoint isolation.

Designed and implemented multi-tenant AWS infrastructure leveraging services.

Worked closely with developers to support microservices deployment, Docker containerization, and rollout strategies for backend APIs and core financial services.

Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and configuration with Ansible, supporting multi-region, multi-account AWS setups.

Ansible
Docker
CloudWatch
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Ansible
Docker
CloudWatch
Datadog
Terraform
Aws iam
GitHub Actions
Argo CD
AWS
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DevOps Engineer
Curacel Systems Limited
2023-01-01-2025-02-01

Architected and managed large-scale container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes (EKS) and AWS ECS.

Implemented comprehens...

Architected and managed large-scale container orchestration platforms using Kubernetes (EKS) and AWS ECS.

Implemented comprehensive security measures including Docker content trust and security scanning in CI/CD pipelines.

Spearheaded SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliance initiatives, implementing technical controls and security frameworks to meet certification requirements.

Developed robust security pipelines integrating vulnerability scanning, automated testing, and compliance checks aligned with SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS requirements.

Migrated critical applications from GCP to AWS, ensuring operational continuity and enhanced performance.

Designed scalable and resilient cloud-based architectures addressing complex business requirements and security standards.

Collaborated with development teams to optimize application performance, resulting in improved user satisfaction and increased revenue.

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing event-driven architecture to address complex business requirements and improve overall system performance.

Designed and implemented Kubernetes-based microservices architecture using ArgoCD for continuous deployment.

Developed robust security pipelines integrating vulnerability scanning, automated testing, and compliance checks.

Docker
Kubernetes
PCI DSS
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Docker
Kubernetes
PCI DSS
Amazon ECS
Hipaa
Argo CD
AWS
Gcp guidelines
Soc2 audit management
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