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Ștefan Mihai

Bucharest

Summary

With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing robust IT solutions, I specialize in helping businesses transition smoothly to cloud environments, optimize their DevOps processes, and achieve operational excellence. My background spans leading cloud migration projects, automating complex workflows, and providing strategic technical advisory to some of the world's leading organizations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enterprise Solution and Automation Architect

Orange Romania
11.2023 - Current
  • Create migration strategies for OnPrem to Cloud migrations
  • RPA Implementation and solution design
  • Cloud governance and cost overflow mitigation
  • Leading security audit and correlate with Sec team
  • Technical advisory for management board in relation to contractors and vendors
  • Integration process design and leadership
  • Project leadership and KPI design and governance
  • Critical production issues governance and oversight
  • Cloud native migration from monolith
  • Cloud native governance
  • Create migration strategies for OnPrem to Cloud migrations
  • Microservice strategies and migration coordination and design (Kubernetes Cloud and Open Shift).

Freelance Consultant – Enterprise Solutions, Cloud

Freelance
09.2023 - Current
  • Cloud Migration: Designed and implemented cloud migration strategies for various clients, ensuring seamless transitions from on-premise to cloud environments. Experienced with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and more.
  • DevOps Consulting: Set up and managed CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment processes, and optimized infrastructure using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and Docker to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Technical Advisory: Provided expert technical advice to clients' executive teams, aiding in decision-making related to IT strategy, infrastructure design, and vendor selection to enhance business operations and security.
  • Security and Compliance: Conducted security audits, implemented cloud governance frameworks, and advised on best practices for cost optimization and risk management.
  • Training and Workshops: Delivered customized training sessions and workshops on cloud technologies, DevOps methodologies, and automation tools, empowering client teams to adopt best practices.

Principal DevOps Engineer

Deutsche Bank Romania
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Collaborate in migrating On-Premise Java Applications to Google Cloud Platform
  • Create and manage CI/CD Pipelines for Cloud deployment using GIT runners and Terraform Cloud
  • Develop new modules and maintain existing Terraform code
  • Oversee the maintenance, deployment, and migration of Kubernetes microservices in GCP
  • Innovate by creating customized Cloud Functions and Cloud Runs
  • Manage GIT Repositories and workflows, developing efficient GIT Runners
  • Contribute to the development of software deployment practices and policies
  • Mentor junior team members, reviewing their code and commits
  • Explore advanced solutions for transitioning On-Premise applications to the Cloud environment.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Lenovo Romania
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provisioned, maintained, and optimized new and existing elements in a Linux based, virtualized, micro services infrastructure
  • Virtualized Environment (KVM hypervisor, Openstack)
  • Microservices Environment (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Build and Deployment Environment (GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD, and Jenkins recipes)
  • Operating System (Ubuntu Linux)
  • Networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, Open vSwitch)
  • Storage (S3, GlusterFS, NFS, FC SAN)
  • Authentication (OpenLDAP and ApacheDS)
  • Maintain Python and Ansible code and bug-fixes in GIT
  • Troubleshoot VM deployments on VMWare
  • Lenovo XClarity administration and deployment
  • Maintain pipeline deployments and architecture; Deploy based on AWX Ansible scripts customer environment demo.

Cloud Solution Architect

ORACLE Romania
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in migrating software from on-premise or other cloud solutions to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Designed customized architectures in OCI to meet specific customer requirements
  • Developed migration workflows utilizing Cloud Manager, Terraform, or Python API
  • Implemented solutions within the customer's existing infrastructure using Oracle Management Cloud
  • Conducted detailed cost analyses and forecasts for potential architectures
  • Created comparative analyses of designs and costs based on usage and resources
  • Proposed effective monitoring methods and shared essential knowledge with clients
  • Conducted workshops and proof of concepts (POC) for potential customers
  • Acted as a technical point of contact during sales negotiations
  • Assisted customers in tailoring credit consumption for optimized usage
  • Facilitated the migration of software to containerized solutions like Fn and OKE.

Oracle Management Cloud (OMC) and Cloud Native Specialist

ORACLE Romania
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Designed Oracle native architecture solutions incorporating OKE, Terraform, and Fn technologies for pre-deployment preparations
  • Successfully integrated Oracle Management Cloud into existing customer infrastructures
  • Implemented customer solutions utilizing cloud-native tools for optimal efficiency and performance
  • Conducted in-depth investigation and troubleshooting of post-implementation issues, ensuring seamless functionality.

DevOps and Implementation Engineer

General Electric Romania
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Implemented SCADA software components, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
  • Developed tools and scripts for efficient management and post-deployment maintenance, enhancing system performance
  • Conducted detailed troubleshooting of pre-implementation and post-implementation architecture complexities on both Linux and Windows platforms
  • Analyzed performance across all layers, including the operating system and applications, ensuring optimal functionality
  • Proficiently debugged applications and implementation scripts, resolving issues promptly and ensuring smooth operations
  • Specialized in debugging industrial protocols such as ICCP and ISD, addressing intricate communication challenges
  • Created pre-stage environments mirroring real-field architecture and cases, enabling in-depth analysis by the development team
  • Debugged and resolved issues related to backend application communication and REST API, ensuring seamless data flow and interaction.

Windows Senior Engineer

Microsoft Romania
07.2013 - 09.2017
  • Supervised and managed escalated high-severity issues, collaborating closely with the engineering team to resolve challenges for Western Europe Enterprise customers
  • Engaged in product development throughout its life cycle, ensuring the integration of appropriate debug trace statements and hooks for effective issue resolution in the escalation/3rd level support
  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting in-depth analysis of memory/core dumps, user dumps, network traces, and Microsoft-specific tracing and logging
  • Served as the primary point of contact for issue management and resolution, providing premier support in networking and performance optimization
  • Skillfully handled sensitive issues, including Critsits, ensuring swift and effective resolutions to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Led the onboarding process and provided coaching to new team members, facilitating their seamless integration into the team.

Global Technical Trainer

STEFANINI TECH TEAM GLOBAL
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Developed, maintained, and reviewed comprehensive training materials including modules, exercises, case studies, and tests for IT Training programs, focusing on Windows administration and troubleshooting networking core concepts aligned with A+ Curricula standards
  • Conducted internal IT Academy training modules, ensuring effective knowledge dissemination and skill enhancement among team members
  • Played a key role in the launch of new projects and software solutions, actively contributing to technical training creation and delivery to support successful project implementation
  • Collaborated closely with the management team to enhance the overall technical proficiency of the project, providing valuable insights and expertise
  • Conducted accurate technical assessments during the interviewing process, evaluating and validating the technical skills of candidates to ensure suitable qualifications for roles.

Dealer Application Support Specialist-SAP

STEFANINI TECH TEAM GLOBAL
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Provided comprehensive support for SAP applications utilized by Deere Dealers
  • Effectively resolved dealer issues related to Warranty System (SAPFICO) and Communication platforms (DCP)
  • Offered specialized guidance and assistance to helpdesk technicians when handling SAP-specific cases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Informatics

Faculty of Informatics
Bucharest
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Faculty of Political Science
Bucharest, Romania
01.2009

Skills

  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Oracle Management Cloud
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Oracle Kubernetes Cluster
  • OpenStack
  • Ansible
  • Jenkins
  • Microsoft OS
  • AD
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Troubleshooting
  • Debugging
  • Networking
  • Batch
  • Powershell Scripting
  • C
  • C
  • C#
  • Python
  • SCADA
  • REST API
  • IOT
  • Azure
  • Linux Administration
  • NGINX
  • BIND
  • SQL
  • Postgres
  • Django
  • HTML/CSS
  • Java Script
  • Python OOP
  • Advanced negotiation
  • IT interview evaluation
  • Global onsite and remote training
  • Full lifecycle training
  • Monitoring implementation

Languages

English

Personal Information

Title: Enterprise Solution & Automation Architect

Certification

Azure 533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

1z0-931 Oracle Autonomous Database Specialist

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2018 Certified Architect Associate

70-642 MCTS: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer 2020

Timeline

Enterprise Solution and Automation Architect

Orange Romania
11.2023 - Current

Freelance Consultant – Enterprise Solutions, Cloud

Freelance
09.2023 - Current

Principal DevOps Engineer

Deutsche Bank Romania
09.2022 - 11.2023

Senior DevOps Engineer

Lenovo Romania
04.2022 - 09.2022

Cloud Solution Architect

ORACLE Romania
09.2020 - 04.2022

Oracle Management Cloud (OMC) and Cloud Native Specialist

ORACLE Romania
09.2018 - 09.2020

DevOps and Implementation Engineer

General Electric Romania
10.2017 - 06.2019

Windows Senior Engineer

Microsoft Romania
07.2013 - 09.2017

Global Technical Trainer

STEFANINI TECH TEAM GLOBAL
09.2012 - 07.2013

Dealer Application Support Specialist-SAP

STEFANINI TECH TEAM GLOBAL
11.2009 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Informatics

Faculty of Informatics

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Faculty of Political Science

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