01 : About me

So what is DevOps

When people hear the term DevOps, they often picture the infinity loop ,a visual shorthand for the continuous cycle between development and operations and where theses two players intersect . At its core, DevOps is not about automating tedious development tasks, as I was once led to believe. Instead, it’s a methodology and mindset aimed at ensuring that software is always in a releasable state, of the highest quality, and ready for production at any point in its lifecycle. At the heart of DevOps lies continuous integration (CI)—the practice of frequently merging code changes into a shared repository, with each change verified by automated testing. This systematic approach ensures that teams can identify and resolve issues early, keeping the software in a reliable state. DevOps often extends into continuous delivery (CD), where code is automatically prepared for production deployment. However, the true essence of DevOps isn’t just about tools or automation—it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). My journey in DevOps has been shaped by hands-on experience with key technologies and tools such as Terraform, AWS, Jenkins, Bash scripting, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services like CodeBuild and CodeCommit. Together, these tools enable teams to streamline infrastructure provisioning, automate testing, and manage deployments with precision. For me, DevOps is the process of delivering software both quickly and at the highest quality. It's about bridging the gap between development and operations while aligning with business needs to deliver value faster. It’s a discipline that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Who is Likando ?

I am a results-driven cloud computing professional with expertise in DevOps, cloud architecture, and software development. With four active AWS certifications and the HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification, I specialize in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, automated IT systems that empower businesses to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Currently, I am a Level 3 DevOps Engineer at Lexis Nexis, where I assist development teams in optimizing their continuous integration pipelines, leveraging tools like Jenkins, Gradle, and Docker. My journey into tech began with a bold career pivot from sales, and since then, I’ve gained hands-on experience in infrastructure automation, cloud-native technologies, and modern software practices. I am also pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics to deepen my technical foundations.

What Tech stacks have I used ?

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of technologies, frameworks, and tools. These experiences have honed my ability to select and integrate the right solutions for each project. Here’s a snapshot of my tech expertise:

  • AWS Services: Proficient in VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and more, enabling the delivery of secure, reliable cloud solutions
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced user of Terraform, leveraging its power to automate infrastructure deployment and management.
  • CI/CD Tools: Skilled in creating pipelines with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Docker, ensuring efficient and seamless deployments.
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm for package management.
  • Bash Utilized for scripting, automation .