Alula Tesfaye
Cloud Engineer | Senior System Engineer
Summary
A highly skilled Cloud and System Engineer with over a decade of experience in the banking and ICT sectors. Specializes in cloud computing, solution design, and DevOps. Proven track record in optimizing resource utilization, enhancing system reliability, and delivering innovative technical solutions for global enterprises.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cloud BD/Operation Engineer
Huawei
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed Ethiotelecom's cloud infrastructure, achieving 99% system reliability
- Configured and deployed cloud services (CCE, ECS, VPC, ELB, EIP, VPN, EVS, OBS, WAF) with a 99% success rate
- Delivered 98.5% case resolution in customer support
- Developed disaster recovery and cloud migration strategies
- Automated daily reporting using Metabase BI dashboards
- Implemented Nginx with Docker and Kubernetes; configured MySQL databases for client applications
Cloud and Internet Service Architect
IE Network Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed scalable cloud solutions using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Ensured compliance with customer data privacy regulations
- Created cost-efficient cloud service proposals (BOQ, BOM)
- Cloud Database Migration from on-premise to Azure
- Maintained strong partnerships with cloud service providers
Solutions Architect/Cloud Engineer
Afcor Plc
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Designed IBM cloud infrastructures, integrating IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Led the design and implementation of Dahen Bank's data center project
- Proposed comprehensive enterprise data center solutions, including storage, networking, and security
Technical Team Lead
BeOnline ICT Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed the deployment of hybrid Microsoft Mail Exchange servers integrated with Azure Cloud
- Produced detailed technical documentation (HLD, LLD, SPG, As-built)
- Delivered POCs for VMware, Nutanix HCI, and Cisco UCS, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate
- Provide office 365 share point training for customers with 95% of satisfaction rate
- Perform Level-2 Support for Customers
Senior System Engineer
Bridgetech PLC
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Deployed Nutanix hyper-converged solutions and Lenovo data center infrastructure with 98% client approval ratings
- Designed and implemented Windows Server environments, including DHCP, DNS, RDP, and AD services
- Authored detailed BID documents (HLD, LLD)
- Configured and optimized VMware vSphere environments for virtualization solutions
- Conducted capacity planning for data center storage and networking to support scalable operations
- Implemented disaster recovery strategies, migration plans for our customers
- Provided training to junior engineers on data center best practices and technologies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute infrastructure upgrades, achieving 20% performance improvements
Junior-Principal Database Administrator
Bank of Abyssinia
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Achieved 99.999% database system availability through Oracle performance tuning
- Designed and implemented disaster recovery solutions using Oracle RMAN and Data Pump
- Configured and administered Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and Grid Infrastructure for high availability
- Automated database management and routine tasks using Linux shell scripting
- Installed, configured, and managed RHEL, Oracle Linux, and SUSE Linux for database operations
- Provided technical support for HP ProLiant and IBM Storewize servers and storage systems
- Optimized database performance and resolved issues, achieving a 98% problem resolution rate
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Microlink Information Technology College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 09.2009 - 08.2011
Skills
System design
Certification
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Multicloud Architect Certified Associate
Timeline
Cloud BD/Operation Engineer
Huawei
10.2022 - 03.2023
Cloud and Internet Service Architect
IE Network Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2022
Solutions Architect/Cloud Engineer
Afcor Plc
07.2021 - 03.2022
Technical Team Lead
BeOnline ICT Solutions
11.2020 - 06.2021
Senior System Engineer
Bridgetech PLC
07.2017 - 09.2020
Junior-Principal Database Administrator
Bank of Abyssinia
03.2012 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Microlink Information Technology College
09.2009 - 08.2011
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