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Dorian Dinh Xuan

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I'm Dorian Dinh Xuan, Senior DevOps Engineer

With 8 years of experience, I specialize in architecting and automating scalable cloud infrastructures to improve performance, security, and efficiency. Leveraging AWS services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), I optimize cloud performance, security, and cost effectiveness. My expertise in CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud automation enables me to build robust deployment pipelines that streamline software delivery.

Experience & Education

  • Dec 2022 - Present

    Senior DevOps Engineer at Alsoft (a Baracoda company), Warsaw, Poland

    Implementing cloud solutions and DevOps best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

    Senior DevOps Engineer at ProData Consult, Warsaw, Poland

    Managed DevOps initiatives, streamlined deployment processes, and improved system reliability.

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2021

    DevOps Engineer at Webellian, Warsaw, Poland

    Managed cloud infrastructure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and supported development teams.

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

    Junior PHP Developer at Open Finance SA, Warsaw, Poland

    Worked on various web development projects using PHP and associated technologies.

  • 2012 - 2017

    Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

    Bachelor of Engineering in Animation 3D.

Projects

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IoT Platform for a Leading Healthcare Company (Current)

Collaborating on the design and management of a cloud-native IoT platform in AWS, aimed at supporting real-time healthcare applications. Key highlights include:

  • Designed and implemented CircleCI-based CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable software releases.
  • Provisioned highly scalable production EKS clusters, leveraging Karpenter for dynamic workload scaling and cost efficiency.
  • Developed all infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistency, automation, and maintainability.
  • Created custom Helm charts to standardize Kubernetes deployments across multiple environments.
  • Achieved a comprehensive cost optimization strategy, reducing cloud expenses by approximately 40%.
  • Configured ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment workflows, enhancing operational visibility and control.
  • Established a robust monitoring and alerting system leveraging:
    • Prometheus for metrics collection
    • Alertmanager for intelligent alerting and escalation
    • Grafana for real-time dashboards
    • Slack integration for rapid incident response
  • Implemented a highly available secrets management solution using HashiCorp Vault, ensuring robust encryption, fine-grained access control, and secure secret distribution across environments.
  • Architected the platform using a multi-tenancy approach, enabling scalable and secure isolation of resources for multiple clients.
  • Set up an AWS Organization with integrated SSO via AWS IAM Identity Center, streamlining access management across multiple AWS accounts.
  • Continuously improving platform reliability by documenting best practices and infrastructure enhancements.

Tech Stack: AWS, Terraform, Docker, CircleCI, Python, MongoDB, EKS, ECS, ArgoCD, Helm, Prometheus, Alertmanager, Grafana, Slack, Karpenter, Vault

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Automated Firewall Rule Provisioning for Palo Alto Security

  • Developed a Python-based automation framework to streamline firewall rule provisioning for Palo Alto devices.
  • Integrated Jira ticket parameters to auto-generate and apply firewall configurations, significantly reducing manual workload.
  • Ensured consistent enforcement of network security policies while accelerating rule deployment.
  • Reduced operational overhead by centralizing rule updates and maintaining detailed documentation.
  • Provided training and knowledge transfer to operations teams for sustainable, long-term maintenance.

Tech Stack: Jenkins, Python, Terraform, Palo Alto

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On-Premises to AWS Cloud Migration for a Global Insurance Company

  • Collaborated on the comprehensive migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS as part of a diverse, international team.
  • Designed and implemented a secure, scalable AWS network to ensure seamless application transitions and minimal downtime.
  • Standardized provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible for a consistent deployment process.
  • Automated deployments through GitLab CI, significantly reducing release cycles and manual efforts.
  • Established robust monitoring and logging solutions to streamline post-migration operations.

Tech Stack: AWS, Terraform, Docker, GitLab, Ansible, Packer, Jenkins

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Scalable AWS Microservices Architecture for a Leading Grocery Online Store

  • Designed and deployed a highly scalable AWS microservices architecture to support a high-traffic grocery chain.
  • Built a robust network infrastructure (subnets, route tables, internet/NAT gateways, ACLs, peering connections).
  • Secured private instances with bastion hosts, ensuring strict adherence to security best practices.
  • Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins to facilitate seamless ECS Fargate deployments backed by RDS.
  • Automated the entire infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, boosting deployment efficiency and reliability.

Tech Stack: AWS, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Packer

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Advanced Data Lake Implementation for a Leading European Bank

  • Designed and optimized a highly scalable AWS-based Data Lake to support advanced analytics and reporting.
  • Automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform, ensuring a repeatable and reliable setup.
  • Implemented Lambda-driven automation for data processing and ingestion to boost efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation to facilitate seamless handovers and meet regulatory standards.

Tech Stack: AWS, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Python

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Optimized AWS Environment for a Global Tobacco Company

  • Enhanced and modernized an existing AWS environment to boost performance, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Automated resource provisioning and scaling using Terraform Enterprise combined with AWS Lambda functions.
  • Standardized operational processes and documentation in Confluence for improved knowledge sharing.
  • Achieved significant cost reductions through resource right-sizing, performance tuning, and continuous monitoring.

Tech Stack: AWS, Terraform Enterprise, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Python

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Robust AWS Infrastructure for a Premier Insurance Company

  • Designed and deployed a secure, scalable AWS infrastructure tailored for core business applications.
  • Established a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline using AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.
  • Optimized ECS Fargate deployments with integrated RDS for persistent storage and EFS for shared data.
  • Implemented end-to-end Terraform automation, ensuring rapid and consistent deployments.

Tech Stack: AWS, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Packer

Skills

AWS Gitlab Ansible Docker Kubernetes Helm Linux Bash Python Jenkins CircleCI Vault Terraform EKS ArgoCD Karpenter Vagrant Packer Grafana Prometheus Alert Manager CloudWatch MySQL MongoDB PostgreSQL Git CI/CD DevOps Jira Confluence

Certificates

Solutions Architect Associate Certificate DevOps Professional Certificate Terraform Associate Certificate

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