Girts P.

DevOps Engineer

Girts is an accomplished DevOps Engineer with 10 years of commercial experience, specializing in AWS, Docker, Terraform, and Linux. He has a proven track record of success in both startup and enterprise environments, where he has consistently delivered high-quality results.

Girts has successfully implemented projects from the ground up, building robust infrastructure, establishing efficient CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring strong security and configuration management. In addition, he has extensive experience mentoring and guiding junior DevOps engineers, helping them develop their skills and contribute effectively to team objectives.

Main expertise

  • AWS
    AWS 5 years
  • DevOps
    DevOps 7 years
  • Terraform
    Terraform 4 years

Other skills

  • Grafana
    Grafana 4 years
  • Python
    Python 3 years
Girts

Girts P.

Latvia

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Employment

  • DevOps Engineer

    Freelance - 3 years 4 months

    • Designed, configured, and managed AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
    • Implemented and maintained monitoring systems using Grafana and Loki for effective monitoring and log management.
    • Managed DNS using Cloudflare to ensure efficient and secure domain name resolution.
    • Oversaw the setup and maintenance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to facilitate smooth software delivery.
    • Automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform, enabling Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
    • Utilized AWS services for both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and serverless computing.
    • Orchestrated containerization with Docker to streamline application deployment and management.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of code on VMs and Docker containers.
    • Stayed updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to AWS, Docker, Terraform, Cloudflare, and Node.js.
    • Troubleshot and resolved infrastructure-related issues to maintain optimal system performance and availability.

  • DevOps Architect

    q.beyond Riga - 11 months

    • Implemented DevOps practices within the company, fostering collaboration and streamlining software development and operations.
    • Conducted workshops for cross-functional teams to promote the adoption of DevOps methodologies and improve overall efficiency.
    • Managed Azure environments, ensuring proper configuration, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure.
    • Guided and mentored junior DevOps Engineers, providing technical support and contributing to their professional growth.
    • Collaborated with development and operations teams to establish effective deployment pipelines and automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform.
    • Monitored and optimized system performance, analyzed metrics, and implemented strategies for continuous improvement.
    • Worked with Docker to containerize applications, enabling portability and scalability.
    • Implemented CI/CD pipelines to facilitate seamless software delivery and enhance the development lifecycle.
    • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure compliance with security and governance standards.
    • Stayed updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and optimize DevOps processes.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Command-line interface

  • Infrastructure Engineer

    Visma Labs - 1 year 11 months

    • Planned, set up, and maintained cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
    • Deployed and managed applications in AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, Lambda, ECS, and CodeBuild/CodePipeline.
    • Designed and implemented serverless applications using AWS Lambda and other relevant services.
    • Utilized AWS services for network setup, ensuring secure and efficient communication between components.
    • Wrote Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripts using tools like CloudFormation and Terraform to automate and standardize infrastructure provisioning.
    • Worked with Docker to containerize applications, facilitating deployment and portability across environments.
    • Developed Python scripts to automate tasks and enhance system functionality.
    • Established and managed Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes, including tooling setup and configuration.
    • Collaborated with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provided technical expertise and recommendations.
    • Monitored system performance, analyzed metrics, and implemented optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
    • Stayed up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices related to cloud infrastructure, IaC, Docker, and CI/CD.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Bitbucket Bitbucket
    • AWS CDK AWS CDK
    • AWS ECR AWS ECR

  • DevOps Engineer

    Evolution Gaming - 3 years 8 months

    • Configured and administered Jenkins, ensuring smooth and efficient build and deployment processes.
    • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless integration and continuous delivery of applications.
    • Administered GitLab, overseeing version control and collaboration within the development team.
    • Managed and administered Artifactory/Nexus, ensuring proper artifact management and repository configuration.
    • Maintained compliance processes from a technical perspective, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
    • Facilitated application deployment, ensuring the timely and reliable release of software to production environments.
    • Wrote scripts using Groovy, Python, and Shell for various purposes, including automation and process improvement.
    • Automated tasks and infrastructure provisioning using Ansible, streamlining operations and reducing manual effort.
    • Utilized AWS services such as EC2, Elasticsearch, and S3 to deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure.

  • DevOps Engineering

    Evolution Gaming - 3 years 8 months

    • Configuring and administering Jenkins, ensuring smooth and efficient build and deployment processes;

    • Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, enabling seamless integration and continuous delivery of applications;

    • Administering GitLab, overseeing version control and collaboration within the development team;

    • Managing and administering Artifactory/Nexus, ensuring proper artifact management and repository configuration;

    • Maintaining compliance processes from a technical perspective, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations;

    • Facilitating application deployment, ensuring timely and reliable release of software to production environments;

    • Writing scripts using Groovy, Python, and Shell for various purposes, including automation and process improvement;

    • Automating tasks and infrastructure provisioning using Ansible, streamlining operations and reducing manual effort;

    • Utilizing AWS services such as EC2, Elasticsearch, and S3 to deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure;

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Apache Groovy Apache Groovy

  • Test Automation Engineer

    Ambita - 1 year 5 months

    • Implementing REST automation testing, developing automated test cases to verify the functionality and behavior of RESTful APIs;

    • Conducting REST performance testing, using tools such as Gatling and JMeter to assess system performance under different load scenarios;

    • Utilizing Java programming language to develop automation scripts and testing frameworks;

    • Performing automated GUI testing, utilizing Selenium WebDriver to validate the functionality and usability of graphical user interfaces;

    • Employing behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber and JBehave for clear and concise test case documentation;

    • Conducting SQL queries and database testing to validate data integrity and consistency.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Spring Spring
    • Cucumber Cucumber

  • Test Automation Engineer

    Tele2 - 2 years 9 months

    • Developing test scripts and test automation frameworks, leveraging their expertise in Java and Selenium to automate the testing process and improve efficiency;

    • Creating and maintaining supporting tools to enhance the testing workflow, ensuring smooth execution of test cases and effective test management;

    • Conducting application performance testing, utilizing tools such as JMeter to assess the performance and scalability of the applications under different load conditions;

    • Administering testing infrastructure, including managing Jenkins for continuous integration and coordinating with teams to ensure smooth test execution and reporting;

    • Utilizing SQL queries and database testing techniques to validate data integrity and accuracy;

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and deliver high-quality software;

    • Participating in test planning and test case creation, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and adherence to quality standards;

    • Troubleshooting issues and defects, working closely with development teams to identify root causes and provide timely resolutions.

Education

  • BSc.Information Technology

    ISMA, Informacijas Sistemu Menedžmenta Augstskola · 2014 - 2015

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