Ukiwo Anya

DevOps Engineer | Advanced Technology Researcher

Pisa, IT.

About

Highly analytical and technically proficient professional blending expertise in advanced optical communications, network research, and emerging DevOps engineering. Proven ability to drive innovation, lead complex R&D projects, and implement robust automation and cloud solutions across diverse technical environments. Eager to leverage deep technical acumen and strategic problem-solving skills to contribute to cutting-edge technology development and infrastructure transformation.

Work

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

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Researcher

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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Summary

Conducted advanced research into disaggregated networks and model-driven programmability, integrating DevOps methodologies for network automation.

Highlights

Executed research focused on optimizing control mechanisms for disaggregated networks, contributing to advancements in network architecture and efficiency.

Pioneered the application of model-driven programmability to enhance network flexibility and automation capabilities, improving system responsiveness.

Successfully leveraged DevOps principles for NetDevOps initiatives, significantly improving network automation efficiency and reliability through innovative approaches.

Adtran Networks SE

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Engineer Advanced Technology

Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany

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Summary

Spearheaded research and development initiatives for optical transmission systems, focusing on capacity scaling, amplification methods, and project leadership.

Highlights

Led research and development efforts on optical transmission systems, achieving significant advancements in capacity scaling and performance metrics.

Investigated and developed innovative methods for broadband optical amplification, enhancing signal integrity and transmission range across complex networks.

Cooperated effectively with national and international project partners, fostering collaborative research and development outcomes and accelerating innovation cycles.

Served as an internal sub-project lead for advanced research and development projects, guiding technical direction and ensuring project milestones were met on schedule.

TS Academy

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Educational Leave – DevOps Engineering

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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Summary

Currently immersing in DevOps Engineering principles and practices, focusing on infrastructure automation and cloud application deployment.

Highlights

Mastered automation and management of infrastructure using Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform, enhancing deployment efficiency and consistency.

Gained hands-on experience in deploying and monitoring applications across leading cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring robust operational performance.

Developed proficiency in CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes, streamlining development workflows and accelerating software release cycles.

Education

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Paris, Île-de-France, France
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MSc Electrical Engineering

Courses

5G wireless communications

Optical communications

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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MSc Management

Courses

International Management Program

Business Strategy

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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BEng Electronic Engineering

Skills

Technical Expertise

Hands-on Photonics Lab Experience, Lab Instrumentation & Control, Linux Networking, Bash Scripting & Git.

Programming

Python Programming.

Cloud & DevOps

Docker Fundamentals, Cloud Computing with AWS, Infrastructure as Code & Terraform, CI/CD for Kubernetes, Monitoring & Logging.

Professional Skills

Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Communication & Teamwork, Project Management.