ISAAC MAMMAN ZHIRI

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

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About

Highly skilled Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with a proven track record in optimizing server performance, managing complex digital resources, and delivering robust IT support. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies and DevOps practices to enhance system efficiency and reduce downtime. Also proficient in frontend development, creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces that drive seamless user experiences.

Work Experience

E-library and Database Management Division Staff

National Library of Nigeria

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NG

As E-library and Database Management Division staff, managed critical digital information resources and spearheaded the transition to optimized digital library platforms, enhancing accessibility and user experience.

  • Managed electronic and digital information resources of the nation's heritage, leveraging database management systems and cloud storage solutions to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
  • Supported the strategic transition to digital platforms by implementing and optimizing digital library management systems, significantly enhancing accessibility and improving user interfaces.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional library staff to identify complex technical challenges and deployed effective frontend solutions to resolve issues within the digital information management system.

System Administrator Intern

Afrinict Ltd

Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NG

Functioned as a System Administrator Intern, managing Linux servers and providing technical support to optimize infrastructure performance and efficiency.

  • Managed and maintained critical Linux servers, providing 24/7 on-call engineering support for existing infrastructure to ensure high availability.
  • Delivered expert technical support for NFS and XFS file servers, optimizing real-time performance which reduced system latency by 20% and improved overall server operational efficiency.
  • Automated remote server operations seamlessly via Ansible, resulting in a 50% decrease in downtime and saving over 8 hours of manual labor weekly for the IT team.

Intern (Information and Communication Department)

Raw Materials Research and Development Council Nigeria

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NG

As an Intern in the Information and Communication Department, provided essential technical support and managed server infrastructure, ensuring system stability and data integrity for the council.

  • Provided comprehensive technical support for hardware, software, and network issues to all staff, promptly troubleshooting and resolving problems to minimize downtime.
  • Managed and maintained servers and server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and proactive maintenance, resulting in a 20% decrease in downtown.
  • Performed regular data backups and implemented robust disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical organizational data integrity and ensure business continuity.

Education

Cloud Engineering

AltSchool Africa

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Computer Engineering

Federal University of Technology Minna

Jan 2016 - Dec 2023

Minna, Niger State, NG

Certificates

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

Jan 2024

GitHub Foundations

GitHub

Jan 2024

Projects

Deployment of a Microservice-Based Application on Kubernetes

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

This repository provides a step-by-step guide on deploying a socks shop microservice-based application on Kubernetes, integrating Terraform, Prometheus, and Grafana for comprehensive monitoring and logging.

Deployment of a LAMP Stack using Automation

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

This repository includes a shell script for installing a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack and deploying a Laravel application with Apache, featuring a detailed guide on automating these tasks using Ansible.

Hosting a Web Page using AWS S3 and CloudFront

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

This repository contains a comprehensive guide on hosting a web page with AWS S3 and delivering content via CloudFront, showcasing efficient and scalable content delivery network (CDN) implementation.

Publications

A Sensor-Based Data Acquisition System for Soil Parameters to Determine Suitable Crops

Journal of Digital Food, Energy & Water Systems (JD-FEWS)

Jan 2023

Developed a sensor-based data acquisition system for soil parameters to determine suitable crops for growth in Nigeria, published in the peer-reviewed bi-annual Journal of Digital Food, Energy & Water Systems (JD-FEWS), showcasing innovative deployment of digital technologies in Food, Energy, and Water Systems.

Skills

System Administration

  • Linux
  • Network Administration
  • IT Hardware Support

Cloud & DevOps

  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Ansible

Frontend Development

  • JavaScript
  • User Interface (UI) Design
  • Responsive Design

Technical & Project Management

  • Technical Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Project Management