Leon Joseph

Lead Software Engineer @BirdLife International

GB

As a Lead Software Developer at Birdlife, I guide a talented team of developers and oversee the software development lifecycle. I\'ve made significant contributions in various domains:CI/CD Pipelines: I\'ve implemented robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure, Jenkins and Github Actions, revolutionizing our deployment processes and fast-tracking our release cycles. Manage and provison Birdlife Azure resources like Vnet, Api Gateway, AKS, Private links, Storage accounts, Flexible servers, Virtual Networks, Subnets etc using Terraform.Containerization: I have effectively used Docker and Kubernetes to containerize our SpringBoot, Node.js applications, ensuring quick and error-free deployment. This process has greatly improved the efficiency of our development workflow and the consistency of our production environments.Database Development: I\'ve utilized SQL and RDBMS technologies such as PostgreSQL and MySQL to fortify our database systems. Application Deployment: I have been at the forefront of developing and deploying our Java, JavaScript and React.js applications, utilizing Azure Blob Storage for deployment.Project Management: I\'ve successfully managed several IT projects, exemplifying my leadership, and strong organizational skills. Mentoring: As a team lead, I actively mentor junior developers, creating a culture of continuous learning. Cloud Platforms: I\'m proficient in MS Azure, leveraging its services to optimize our cloud infrastructure and application performance using Terraform.My hands-on experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, SpringBoot, JavaScript, React.js, Java and Node.js Express equips me to navigate and excel in complex, technology-driven environments.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

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