David OYEKAN
Senior DevOps & Cloud Engineer | Platform engineering
Software Developer Background
With 9 years of comprehensive software engineering experience and 7 years specializing in DevOps and Cloud technologies, I transform complex infrastructure challenges into streamlined, automated solutions. My expertise spans the complete development lifecycle from crafting robust web and mobile applications to architecting scalable cloud infrastructures on AWS and GCP.
I'm passionate about empowering startups and dynamic organizations to accelerate their innovation through modern DevOps practices, intelligent automation, and cloud-native architectures. Whether migrating legacy systems or building from the ground up, I deliver pragmatic solutions that balance cutting-edge technology with business objectives, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
Cloud Services for Small Businesses
Whether you're starting your cloud journey or optimizing existing infrastructure, I provide personalized guidance to help your business grow securely and cost-effectively.
Why Work With Me?
Enterprise Experience, SMB Focus
Worked with giants like Crédit Agricole and IBM, now dedicated to helping small businesses succeed.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Smart strategies that maximize value without breaking the bank. Pay for what you need, scale when you grow.
Clear Communication
No jargon, no confusion. I explain technical concepts in simple terms you can understand.
Certified Expertise
Multiple industry certifications including Terraform, Kubernetes (CKA), and GitLab PSE.
Ready to Start Your Cloud Journey?
Let's discuss how I can help your business leverage the cloud effectively. Book a free 30-minute consultation to explore your options.
Professional Experience
CREDIT AGRICOLE
CloudOps & DevOps Engineer
- N3 support for CA-GIP entities (CACEIS, CASA, KLX) as CloudOps
- Led move-to-cloud projects for multiple entities
- Industrialization and automation of cloud infrastructures
- Build and Run Infrastructure for CACEIS and CASA
- Successful deployment of PULSE trading platform on AWS for CACEIS
DEVOTEAM
Consultant & Career Manager
- Technical recruitment and profile approval
- Annual performance reviews with consultants
- Knowledge sharing and team expertise enhancement
AGYLA / IBM
DevOps Engineer
- Deployed Landing Zone for IBM's GenAI Hackathon 2024 on AWS
- Managed IAM roles and policies across AWS accounts
- Built cost visualization dashboards with AWS QuickSight
- Automated PTI software installations via Ansible for EDF
- Conducted Git training sessions for IBM CIC developers
VIACCESS ORCA
DevOps Engineer
- Automated VMware instance provisioning via Terraform
- Deployed HA Kubernetes clusters using GCP Anthos on-premise
- Configured GitLab Runner for continuous deployments
- Managed workload deployments via Helm on Kubernetes
AFRIQASOFT
Tech Lead & DevOps Engineer
- Industrialized dev, staging, and production environments
- Administered GKE clusters and workload deployments
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines on GitLab
- Deployed Traefik for ingress management
ITSDB CENTER LLC
Full Stack & DevOps Engineer
- Led cloud migration projects for clients
- Implemented DevOps culture and practices
- Managed Git branching with Git Flow
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines
Remote
Frontend Developer
- Remote collaboration with IT teams based in Argentina
- Collaborate with the UI/UX team to integrate mock-ups
- Provide support to the backend team as needed
Freelance
Full Stack Developer
- Designed and delivered end-to-end web and API solutions for startups and SMEs, with a strong focus on scalability and data-driven platforms
- Built Domaloo, a peer-to-peer logistics platform connecting users between France and West Africa for parcel delivery
- Developed secure REST APIs for an IoT monitoring system, ingesting sensor data via Orange LoRa / MQTT to track fat deposit levels in restaurant environments
- Contributed to the development of a React Native mobile application for the national transport company SOTRAL (Togo)
Skills & Technologies
Cloud Platforms
- AWS
- GCP
- Cloud Hybrid & On-Premise
- VMware vSphere
Container & Orchestration
- Docker & Docker Compose & Docker swarm
- Kubernetes (GKE, EKS, Anthos)
- OpenShift
- Helm, Portainer, Calico, Traefik
DevSecOps
- Secure CI/CD (GitLab CI,GitHub Actions)
- SAST / DAST (SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Trufflehog)
- Dependency & Image Scanning (Trivy, Snyk, Semgrep)
- IAM & RBAC (AWS IAM, Kubernetes, RBAC)
CI/CD & Automation
- GitLab CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Terraform
- Ansible
Monitoring & Observability & APM
- CloudWatch
- Datadog
- ELK Stack, SigNoz
- Prometheus & Grafana
Development
- Node.js / Deno / TypeScript
- Python
- MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis
- NuxtJS, Vue.JS, Bootstrap, CSS
Methodology & Leadership
- Agile / Scrum / SAFe
- GitOps & FinOps
- Jira / Confluence
- Tech Lead Experience / Career Manager
