Opeyemi Oluwadare

Platform Integration Engineer

08167877918 oluwadareopeyemis1@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a strong background in platform and integration support, application management, and a passion for optimizing software delivery pipelines. Proven ability to deploy, manage, and support microservices and containerized applications, automate processes with scripting and configuration management tools, and improve system uptime and efficiency. Seeking a challenging DevOps role to leverage expertise in cloud platforms, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code to drive seamless development and operations.


Technical Skills

Proficient in a diverse range of technologies and tools essential for modern DevOps practices:

Cloud Platforms:

Google Cloud Platform Azure Fundamentals

Tools & Software:

SQL Ansible OpenShift API Connect Linux Elastic Search AppDynamics Git Kubectl/oc PL/SQL Microsoft IIS Oracle WebLogic server Docker Kubernetes

Programming Languages:

Python SQL Finacle Scripting Bash Ansible VBA

Core Competencies:

Cluster management Monitoring and Logging Scripting Configuration management Operating systems Incident Management CI/CD Automation Microservices Containerization API Management


Professional Experience

Detailed overview of my roles, responsibilities, and key achievements in dynamic banking environments.

Platforms and Integration Support

Enterprise Core Systems, Stanbic IBTC Bank

October 2023 - Present

  • Successfully deployed, operated, and managed a vast ecosystem of over 300 production and disaster recovery (DR) microservices using our custom-built Ansible pipelines, enabling seamless integration for both internal and external customers with the bank's core systems.
  • Reduced developer wait time by 80% by leveraging Ansible to orchestrate plays for automated log delivery.
  • Developed and implemented Ansible-driven self-healing playbooks for critical services and servers, significantly reducing service failures and enhancing uptime and reliability.
  • Increased income by an average of 100-million-naira month on month basis by reviewing and remediating failed account maintenance charges DB jobs.
  • Championed integration engagements, collaborating effectively with network, infrastructure, and governance teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Designed and managed robust pipelines to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of solutions to the business.
  • Deployed, managed, and supported over 50 open APIs using solutions like IBM's APIC for business scalability, significantly contributing to the NIBSS open banking initiative within the bank.
  • Deployed, managed, and supported containerized applications (images) on OpenShift (leveraging Kubernetes and Docker technologies), utilizing tools such as Azure CR, and Ansible.
  • Implemented customized functionality on Finacle by creating APIs using Finacle scripting, which were leveraged within customer-facing solutions to enable basic banking operations like account opening directly from their homes and reduced in-branch walk-ins by 60%.
  • Conducted data cleanups for accurate data representations to aid monitoring and issue resolutions leveraging tools like PL/SQL.
  • Actively engaged in knowledge sharing initiatives within the team to prevent knowledge gaps and foster a collaborative learning environment.

Application Support Analyst

Union Bank of Nigeria

August 2022 - August 2023

  • Reduced report generation time by 60% by developing Excel macros and VBA scripts to automate monitoring processes and report generation.
  • Increased the uptime of a critical branch application to 99% by developing a batch script to alternate the switching of the application between two application pools on IIS.
  • Deployed and managed .NET and Java applications on Microsoft IIS and Oracle WebLogic server respectively based on business demands.
  • Reduced deployment time by 50% by documenting endpoints used in test environments and matching them with corresponding production values.
  • Improved application migration process by 30% by collaborating with development teams to identify migration challenges and designing a process checklist.
  • Troubleshot, monitored, and resolved cases involving all internally built applications and services, performing Root Cause Analysis and ensuring timely resolution.

Credly Badges

Showcasing my verified digital credentials and certifications earned through various platforms.


Education & Certifications

My academic qualifications and professional certifications that underpin my technical expertise.

B.Sc. Food Science and Technology

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Google Cloud, Associate Cloud Engineer

Google Cloud, 2024

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft, 2023

Introduction to Programming

Udacity, 2023

ITIL v3

Elev8, 2023

Data and Analytics

ALX & Explore Al, 2023


Volunteer Experience

Engagements that reflect my commitment to leadership, mentorship, and community development.

Founder

Students to Changemakers, Nigeria

January 2024 - Present

  • Mentored over 200 teens in leadership, discipline, and technology, leading to a 20% increase in digital awareness across underserved areas in Ogun State.
  • Developed training programs that improved academic performance and instilled teamwork skills, resulting in a 25% higher retention rate within the foundation's program.

Project Manager

Do-Nation, Nigeria

January 2024 - Present

An organization aimed at improving the living conditions of teenagers in underserved areas through arts.

Coordinator in Chief

Man O' War, Nigeria (FUNAAB)

October 2018 - November 2019

  • Led the administration of the club for the academic year.
  • Maintained an excellent relationship with the school administration and earned access to grants which was used to sponsor over 20 club members for leadership courses leading to 30% increase in personal effectiveness.