Ali Kus

About Ali Kus

As an AWS-certified engineer with a diverse background in Maritime Transportation and Management field, I bring a fresh perspective to the tech field. Transitioning from maritime roles to mastering AWS cloud services and DevOps tools has fueled my passion for creative problem-solving and continual learning.Recognized for my adaptable nature and collaborative approach, I\'ve gained valuable experience through hands-on training. My skills include implementing automation systems, exploring emerging trends, and enhancing operational efficiency. I thrive on new challenges that allow me to apply my skills and contribute meaningfully.With a dedication to ongoing growth and a desire to make a positive impact, I\'m excited about the opportunities ahead in the world of DevOps.DEVOPS TOOLS—Source Control Management:#GitBuild Tools:#MavenRepository Management:#NexusConfiguration Management:#AnsibleMonitoring and Alerting:#Prometheus,#Grafana CLOUD PROVIDER—Amazon Web Services (#AWS)CONTAINER- Orchestrators:#Kubernetes,#EKS- Deployments:#HelmAUTOMATION- IaC:#Terraform- CaC:#Ansible- Shell:#Bash, ShADDITIONAL- VCS:#GitHub- OS:#Linux, Windows- Agile:#Scrum, KanbanSOFT SKILLS—Analytical Thinking | Problem-Solving Abilities | Self-Motivated | Strong Communication | Time Management | Adaptability | Continuous Learning | Collaboration & Teamwork | Curiosity

Experience

1. Devops Engineer

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   May 2024 — Present · US

   Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines, enhancing the efficiency of the BID project’s SDLC by streamliningcode deployment and review processes.• Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins,improving deployment speed and reliability.• Maintained and monitored AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimalperformance.• Improved system reliability and performance by automating administrative tasks and resolving systemissues through scripting and monitoring tools like Grafana, Splunk, and OpenSearch.• Strengthened application security by implementing access controls and conducting vulnerabilityassessments to ensure compliance with security standards.

Education

• State University of New York Maritime College

  Master of Science (M.S.), International Transportation Management

  2017 — 2019

• Uludag University

  Associate of Science (AS), Maritime Studies

  2006 — 2008

• Near East University (NEU)

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Maritime Studies

  2010 — 2013