Hovhannes Mikayelyan

DevOps Engineer at Codeex
Get in touch: [email protected]
Check out my recent blog post on Medium about Ultimate Automation!

I am a highly motivated and accomplished AWS and HashiCorp Certified Cloud Engineer with a proven track record in the information technology and software services industry. My expertise lies in software development, automation and deployment processes, where I have successfully implemented DevOps methodologies to optimize workflows.
Currently, I am in my third year pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies at NPUA. In addition to my academic pursuits, I am actively engaged in supplementary courses on platforms like Coursera and Udemy. I am not only deeply passionate about learning, but I also consider it an essential foundation for my journey in IT.

I'm a scientist; because I invent, transform, create, and destroy for a living,
and when I don't like something about the world, I change it.....©Rick.

#motivaition: my life, my goals, my plan.

Experience

DevOps Engineer

Codeex

Deploying, Optimizing, and Innovating for Seamless Operations!

At Codeex, I'm at the forefront of deploying and optimizing infrastructure, paving the way for efficient operations. From harnessing the power of ScyllaDB to optimizing PostgreSQL flow, I'm dedicated to driving performance to new heights. Additionally, I develop automation scripts and revamp application architecture to streamline processes.

Ensuring security compliances and spearheading CI/CD integration is my forte, aiming for zero downtime and highly available auto-scaling systems. With a commitment to best practices and innovative approaches, I embody the ethos of 'DevOps, because even developers need heroes' - proudly displayed on my t-shirt.

December 2023 - Present

DevOps Engineer

PowerDMARC

I play a pivotal role in enhancing security, monitoring, deploying, and managing our cloud infrastructure while spearheading the development of automations, CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing database and overall system performance.

Our efforts are dedicated to safeguarding your domain from unauthorized email access and preventing potential breaches by hackers.

December 2023 - Present

Site Reliability Engineer

Technamin

As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), I was responsible for:

  • Designing automated solutions to enhance system reliability
  • Providing hands-on support to ensure seamless operations
  • Proficiently managing incidents, responding swiftly to issues, and prioritizing solutions to minimize downtime
  • Playing a crucial role in reporting and documentation, maintaining a comprehensive record of incidents and proactive problem-solving measures
  • Fostering efficient communication channels to optimize the reliability of critical infrastructure
Dedicated to maintaining a balanced focus on automation and support, I contributed to the overall resilience and efficiency of our systems.

October 2023 - December 2023

IT Operations and DevOps Automation Engineer

Technamin

As a member of the DevOps and ITOps Engineering teams, my primary focus was on ensuring the highest level of system reliability and uninterrupted operation. My responsibilities included:

  • Developed customizable and functional CI/CD pipelines for microservices and infrastructure delivery with Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
  • Implemented and maintained AWS-based web applications using EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, Cloudfront, S3, and more.
  • Utilized IaC with AWS, Cloudflare, and Azure environments through Terraform and Ansible for consistency and scalability.
  • Automated repeatable processes via scripts (e.g., Bash, Powershell, Groovy, JavaScript, Python, etc.) including chatbots, web scraping, and task automation, using libraries such as BeautifulSoup, Selenium, SQLAlchemy, psycopg2, alembic, python-telegram-bot, and more.
  • Monitored application logs and set up automated alerts for prompt response to critical incidents using Azure Live Metrics, Grafana, and Prometheus.
  • Ensured website security against threats like DDoS attacks using Cloudflare and optimized performance for improved user experience.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues with application performance and availability.
With a strong focus on reliability, I played a critical role in the seamless functioning of web-based applications.

October 2022 - October 2023

Media Specialist

Ministry of Defence of The Republic of Armenia

Served in the army for two years as a photographer and media producer, developing proficiency in various camera equipment, editing software, and video production tools.
Used this time to gain valuable experience and improve transferable skills, such as attention to detail, project management, and creativity.

December 2020 - August 2022

Web Developer

AIST Global

Developed both back-end and front-end features in a sophisticated enterprise-level platform, including customized back-office admin dashboards using Laravel and VueJS.
Worked with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

  • Designed client-side and server-side architecture.
  • Built the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.
  • Developed and managed well-functioning databases and applications.
  • Wrote efficient APIs.
  • Tested software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency, including troubleshooting, debugging and updating software.

October 2019 - August 2020

VB.NET Developer

IT-Planeta

Designed, developed, and maintained desktop applications using Visual Basic and C# with .NET Framework.

  • Collaborated with end-users to identify their needs and requirements, particularly for users with disabilities, and ensured that the application was accessible to them.
  • Using Visual Studio, developed user-friendly interfaces and features that catered to users with various disabilities, such as visual or hearing impairments.
  • Wrote efficient and maintainable code to improve the performance and scalability of the application.
  • Tested and debugged the application to ensure that it met the user requirements and was free from defects.
  • Presented my own product "MyHelper" in the "Internet without borders" nomination, transitioned it to a web-based version, deployed and maintained the web application using cloud services, and provided technical support and guidance to users and other team members.

June 2018 - October 2019

Projects

GoalPost

Pet Project, iOS Application

GoalPost - TO DO, is a task management app to help you stay organized and manage your day-to-day. You can use GoalPost to make shopping lists or task lists, take notes, record collections, plan an event, or set reminders to increase your productivity and focus on what matters to you.

EasyCharter24

Developed at AIST Gloabl, Website

EasyCharter24 is your contact for an easy and fast charter mediation. Use network to find the perfect jet for your next trip.

Destination Armenia

Developed at AIST Gloabl, Website

Destination Armenia is a digital tourism platform with the main focus on distributing collective tour resources of Armenia.

WeUnderstand

Desktop Application for the international practice-oriented competition - "IT Planet"

WeUnderstand.ru is a one-stop help platform for people with disabilities, training, communication with volunteers.

2018 - 2019
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Education

National Polytechnic University of Armenia

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
August 2022 - July 2026

UC San Diego

Specialization in Data Structures and Algorithms
During this specialization, I honed essential skills in developing efficient and reliable programs. I delved into the theoretical foundations of fundamental algorithms and tackled numerous programming assignments, focusing on crafting solutions to diverse computational problems with precision and speed. The culmination of this learning journey was a Capstone Project, providing an opportunity to apply newfound knowledge and skills in a practical context.

Courses Completed:

  • Algorithmic Toolbox
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms on Graphs
  • Algorithms on Strings
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge
August 2016 - June 2020

Yerevan State College of Informatics

Secondary Vocational Education, Computer Science
August 2016 - June 2020

Tumo Center For Creative Technologies

Study list
  • Programming
  • Game Development
  • Photography
  • Illustration
September 2013 - July 2015

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Other Skills
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • Advanced Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity
  • SQL and NoSQL Databases
  • Linux Fundamentals
  • Containerization
  • Cloudflare
  • Monitoring tools such as Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, and Microsoft Azure Live Metrics
Languages
  • English, Full professional proficiency
  • Armenian, Native proficiency
  • Russian, Bilingual proficiency
Soft Skills
  • Goal Oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-motivation

Awards & Certifications