Saul Solis Saavedra

DevOps

Ascendion

Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)

As a DevOps professional, I have successfully optimized internal CI/CD processes, resolved Docker build issues and vulnerabilities, and automated various tasks using Python scripts. I have created and maintained Ansible playbooks for the build and configuration of different environments, and developed Jenkins pipelines utilizing Groovy and shell scripting. Additionally, I have experience working with key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and drive improvements. My role also involves daily interactions with firewall and proxy server configurations, as well as providing IT support, which enhances my system administration capabilities. I utilize single sign-on (SSO) for secure access to customer applications and employ J

SRE - Intive

intive

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years 1 month)

As an SRE at Intive, I designed, built, and maintained fully automated, highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable infrastructure components. My responsibilities included building servers using Cobbler, Terraform, Salt, and Ansible, while also monitoring services with Icinga to ensure optimal performance. I automated alerts using Python and shell scripting, and utilized Bitbucket and Git for version control of various Salt, Icinga, and network configurations across all servers. Additionally, I provisioned different Google Cloud resources using Terraform and GitHub. While key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics were part of our operational framework, I ensured that our documentation was meticulously maintained in Confluence

Product Knowledge Curator

Crossover

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)

As a Product Knowledge Curator, my primary responsibility was to acquire in-depth knowledge of various software products across different technologies, including AWS, Azure, and On Demand. I gained exposure to products operating on Linux (RHEL), Unix (Solaris, HP UX), and Windows Servers, which allowed me to document their processes thoroughly. I investigated and deep-dived into these products to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues faced by customers. Additionally, I collaborated with teams to analyze applications acquired from smaller IT companies, ensuring that I understood their functionality, support requirements, and necessary patch updates. This role required the creation of comprehensive documentation based on my findings, wh

DevOps Engineer

Amdocs

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years 1 month)

As a DevOps Engineer, I was responsible for automating CI/CD tasks and providing support for their implementation, ensuring seamless integration and delivery processes. I created and troubleshot Ansible playbooks to configure and build various environments, including Development, Testing, QA, and Production. My role also involved maintaining and troubleshooting Microservices hosted on Kubernetes Pods, which required a deep understanding of container orchestration. Additionally, I developed Python and Bash scripts to automate repetitive tasks and monitor system performance effectively. While key performance indicators (KPIs) were not a primary focus, I utilized my experience in supporting applications to understand their metrics and implicat

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System Administrator

HCL Mexico

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year 1 month)

As a System Administrator, I was responsible for managing RHEL 6 systems, overseeing file and directory management, and deploying, configuring, and maintaining essential software and core services. My role involved working within a Cluster environment to facilitate Disaster Recovery, performing backups, and migrating system files from SAN to NAS using the rsync command in shell scripts. I also configured the Apache web server for various web applications and administered Windows Server 2012 environments with IIS and SharePoint, managing different application pools. Additionally, I supported and maintained various applications, which required a foundational understanding of web technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, ensuring seamles

System Administrator

Dell

Jan 2010 - Jan 2015 (5 years 1 month)

As a System Administrator, I was responsible for monitoring and administrating Linux servers (SUSE) on Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant hardware. My daily tasks included networking and performance troubleshooting, managing Apache as a web server, storage administration, and system health monitoring. I automated daily tasks using shell and Python scripting, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, I administered VMware, creating and maintaining virtual machines, while meticulously documenting issues in a CRM system. Although I also explored the development of a small tool that utilized CSS, HTML, and XML for the front end, my primary focus remained on backend automation through Bash scripting, which streamlined processes and improved sy

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