Hovhannes Mikayelyan

DevOps Engineer | AWS Instructor | AWS UG Armenia Core Team Member
Get in touch: [email protected]
Check out my recent blog post on Medium about Real-World Cost Optimization Solutions on AWS.

Core team member of AWS User Group Armenia, passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to drive impactful solutions. My journey in tech has evolved from desktop application development to web and iOS development, and eventually into automation, and now DevOps and SRE. This diverse background has given me a unique perspective on building and optimizing systems for scalability and efficiency.
Over the years, I’ve worked on improving deployment processes and boosting system performance. My experience covers cloud technologies, automation, and configuration management, where I’ve achieved things like cutting deployment time by 90% through automation.
I also enjoy working in collaborative environments with cross-functional teams, helping to make technical concepts clear and accessible to everyone involved.

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.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about staying active—whether it’s hiking in nature, exploring new music, or spending time teaching and organizing events in the cloud computing community. Always learning, always growing.
#motivaition: my life, my goals, my plan.

Experience

Senior DevOps Engineer

Grid Dynamics
October 2024 - Present

DevOps Engineer

Codeex

Deployed, Optimized, and Innovated for Seamless Operations!

At Codeex, I was 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 was dedicated to driving performance to new heights. Additionally, I developed automation scripts and revamped application architecture to streamline processes.

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

December 2023 - October 2024

DevOps Engineer

PowerDMARC

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

All efforts were dedicated to safeguarding domains from unauthorized email access and preventing potential breaches by hackers.

December 2023 - September 2024

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

Software Engineer

Managed multiple client projects through freelance platforms

Developed iOS applications using SwiftUI and Objective-C. Utilized CoreData for efficient data management and storage. Implemented user interfaces and features, ensuring seamless performance and user experience. Conducted debugging and performance optimization.

May 2021 - August 2022

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

Full Stack 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

AWS Course in Armenian

Pet Project, Education Course

One of the greatest accomplishments of mine is that I started teaching AWS Cloud in the Armenian language, being the first to bring AWS knowledge to the Armenian platform. I'm passionate about all things AWS and DevOps, and here you'll find comprehensive video lessons in Armenian to help you master AWS services and solutions. As a DevOps engineer and Solutions Architect, I bring real-world expertise to my tutorials, making complex concepts easy to understand. Join me on this journey to deepen your knowledge and advance your career in the exciting world of cloud computing.

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

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

Yerevan State College of Informatics

Secondary Vocational Education, Computer Science

Tumo Center For Creative Technologies

Study list
  • Programming
  • Game Development
  • Photography
  • Illustration

Skills

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Technical Skills
  • Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), GCP, Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean, Yandex Cloud.
  • Source Code Management, CI/CD: GitHub (Workflows, Actions), GitLab (CI), Bitbucket, CodeCommit, Jenkins
  • Programming languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash, C++, Objective-C, Swift, JavaScript (React, Vue), PHP.
  • Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Puppet, Ansible.
  • Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Elastic Container Registry (ECR), Amazon Fargate.
  • Migration: AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), Migration Evaluator, Migration Hub.
  • Monitoring and Logging: DataDog, New relic, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Grafana, Prometheus, Azure Metrics.
  • Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux, Ubuntu, RHEL, Windows, macOS.
  • Web Servers: Nginx, Apache.
  • Networking: Amazon VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, Transit Gateway, ELB, Site-to-Site VPN, Cloudflare.
  • Security: AWS Detective, GuardDuty, Inspector, Cognito, WAF, Certificate Manager, Security Hub, Key Management Service, Secrets Manager, SSM Manager, Identity and Access Management, Trusted Advisor.
  • Storage: Amazon S3, Amazon FSx, Elastic Block Storage, Elastic File Storage, Elastic Disaster Recovery.
  • Development: CodeDeploy, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, Cloud Development Kit (CDK), CloudShell.
  • Compute: AWS EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Auto Scaling, Google Compute Engine.
  • Management and Administrative Operations: AWS Organizations, Control Tower, AWS Systems Manager.
  • Databases: Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, ScyllaDB.
  • Others: Microsoft Office Products, Apple Products, Jira, Trello, Adobe Photoshop.
Languages
  • English, Full professional proficiency
  • Armenian, Native proficiency
  • Russian, Bilingual proficiency
Soft Skills
  • Team-player, decisive and self-starter.
  • Time Management, organizational skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Meticulous and enthusiastic.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Critical and Analytical thinking.

Lessons

As a DevOps Engineer and Solutions Architect, I bring real-world expertise to my tutorials, making complex concepts easy to understand for Armenians. Join me on this journey to deepen your knowledge and advance your career in the exciting world of cloud computing. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for notifications on new uploads!

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Awards & Certifications