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Andrey K, Systems Engineer/DevOps
Andrey K
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Andrey K — Systems Engineer/DevOps

Vetted expert in DevOps, NetOps and SysOps.

Last verified on December, 2025
Senior
Upper-Intermediate English

Core Skills

Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps
15 yr.
PowerShell
SaltStack
1 yr.
VMWare ESXi

Bio Summary

● DevOps / Systems Engineer with 15+ years in designing, installing, configuring, and securing IT infrastructure and data centers;
● Background in monitoring and observability, with experience using Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG, Grafana, and Azure Dashboards to support operational visibility and incident response;
● Skilled scripting and automation experience, with experience applying PowerShell, SaltStack, and Azure DevOps Pipelines to support infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, migrations, and troubleshooting;
● Specializes in building comprehensive network and server environments, virtualization,
● migrated workloads from VMware vCenter to Microsoft Hyper-V
● Experience supporting CI/CD and collaborative operations workflows and pipeline (Git, GitLab with DevOps and engineering teams);
● Comfortable in fast-paced and changing environments, and have directly participated in incident management, root-cause analysis, and other operational workflows (Jira, PagerDuty);
● Languages: Upper-Intermediate English, Basic Spanish, and Ukrainian.

Technical Skills

Programming LanguagesPython
.NET PlatformAzure
JavaScript Libraries and ToolsReact Router
SecurityGPO (Group Policy Object), Incident response
Cloud Platforms, Services & ComputingAzure, Hybrid clouds
Azure Cloud ServicesAzure DevOps, Hyper-V, Windows Admin Center
Deployment, CI/CD & AdministrationActive Directory, CD DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, Deployment support, GitLab CI, SaltStack
Web/App Servers, MiddlewareApache HTTP Server, Nginx, Windows Server
Collaboration, Task & Issue TrackingAtlassian Confluence, Jira
Scripting and Command Line InterfacesBash, PowerShell
Operating SystemsCentos, Firmware upgrades, Linux, RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), Ubuntu, Unix
Mail / Network Protocols / Data transferDHCP, DNS, firewall, FTP, SSH, TCP/IP, VLAN, VLANs
Virtualization, Containers and OrchestrationDocker, ESXi, Kubernetes, Proxmox, VmWare, VMWare ESXi
File Systems, StorageFiber Channel, HP EVA4400, HP MSA, NAS QNAP, Replication
Version ControlGitHub, Github Actions, GitLab
PlatformsMicrosoft, SCVMM, vCenter, WSUS
Methodologies, Paradigms and PatternsProcess improvement, Root-cause, Workflow Management
Project Management & AdministrationRelease Management
BackupVeeam backups
SDK / API and IntegrationsWinforms

Work Experience

DevOps / Systems Engineer

Duration: 2024 - 2025

Summary:DevOps and infrastructure automation focused on CI/CD, virtualization migrations, backup systems, and operational reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Built and maintained Azure DevOps pipelines for software provisioning, OS installs, firmware updates, and automated migration of servers from VMware vCenter to Hyper-V;
  • Developed PowerShell automation and SaltStack states to manage server fleets and standardize configuration at scale;
  • Used GitHub and GitLab for version control, CI/CD integration, and structured automation development;
  • Supported VMware and Hyper-V: provisioning, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and resolving complex migration failures;
  • Installed and administered Windows Admin Center and Veeam Backup for centralized management, backup, and recovery workflows;
  • Troubleshot physical servers (OS reinstall, firmware/BIOS updates) and coordinated hardware fixes with datacenter teams;
  • Participated in release deployments and improved reliability of delivery processes;
  • Created and maintained documentation and runbooks in Confluence, and managed workflow through Jira.

Technologies:Azure DevOps, PowerShell, SaltStack, GitHub, GitLab, VMware vCenter, Hyper-V, Windows Admin Center, Veeam Backup, Windows Server, Jira, Confluence.

Systems Operation Engineer

Duration: 2023 - 2024

Summary:Operational support for development and production environments with a focus on incidents, identity systems, and automation.

Responsibilities:

  • Provided technical support for development teams and production environments;
  • Actively participated in incident handling: troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, log investigation;
  • Managed patching cycles for Linux/Windows servers and handled patch failures;
  • Participated in release and deployment workflows, ensuring smooth delivery, verifying deployment tasks, and coordinating with Dev/QA teams;
  • Administered Azure AD across multiple tenants: user provisioning, access governance, policy configuration, and identity-related troubleshooting;
  • Supported internal monitoring systems and managed alerts related to failed deploys, system outages, or performance issues;
  • Worked closely with datacenter teams on hardware diagnostics, replacements, and lifecycle management;
  • Worked with Active Directory for user management and access troubleshooting;
  • Developed automation scripts using PowerShell to reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency;
  • Leveraged Jira for incident, change, and operational work tracking; managed tickets, sprint tasks, and deployment activities;
  • Used Confluence to create, maintain, and continuously improve internal documentation, knowledge bases, and operational runbooks.

Technologies:Linux, Windows Server, Azure AD, Active Directory, PowerShell, Jira, Confluence, Monitoring systems (logs, alerts).

Systems Administrator, FinTech

Duration: 2019 - 2023

Summary:Linux and network systems administration, ensuring stability, security, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux operating systems and software;
  • Performed system upgrades and patch management to ensure security and stability;
  • Managed and monitored system performance and resource utilization;
  • Configured and managed network services such as DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, and web servers (Apache/Nginx);
  • Troubleshoot network issues and ensured proper network connectivity;
  • Performed regular backups and ensured data recovery processes are in place;
  • Provided technical support to users and resolved system-related issues;
  • Collaborated with other IT teams to resolve complex problems and implemented solutions;
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes;
  • Documented troubleshooting steps and created knowledge base articles.

Technologies:Linux, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, Apache, Nginx, Backup systems, Networking tools.

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester), Cybersecurity

Duration: 2017 - 2018

Summary:Security auditing and penetration testing of network and security systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducted network and security system audits, using established criteria;
  • Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities;
  • Develop infiltration tests that exploit device vulnerabilities;
  • Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.

Technologies:Network security tools, Penetration testing techniques, Security auditing tools.

Senior Systems Engineer, State Agency of Land Resources

Duration: 2009 - 2017

Summary:Enterprise systems and network operations within a government organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary;
  • Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use;
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware;
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Technologies:Enterprise hardware and software systems, Network monitoring consoles, Network security systems.

Systems Engineer, Starlight Media Group

Duration: 2009

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning;
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.

Technologies:Enterprise operating systems, System monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Senior Technical Support Engineer, Bank

Duration: 2007 - 2008

Responsibilities:

  • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software;
  • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support;
  • Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications;
  • Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.

Technologies:Hardware diagnostics tools, Operating systems, Networking diagnostic tools.

EDUCATION

  • Master, System Analyst,National Technical University
  • Master, Electronic Engineer,National Technical University

CERTIFICATES

  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes - The Linux Foundation
  • CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses
  • APM Check Point Endpoint
  • Operation and Management of Hitachi Enterprise Storage
  • Administering System Center 2010 Configuration Manager
  • Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
  • Planning, Deploying, and Managing System Center
  • Configuration Manager 2007
  • Installing and Configuring System Center
  • Operations Manager 2007 R2
  • Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007: Advanced
  • Configuration and Administration
  • Implementing System Center Data Protection Manager 2010

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