Dassaev Tchouta

Cloud / DevOps Engineer with 4+ years of experience across IT support, systems administration, and cloud infrastructure engineering. Specialized in designing, deploying, and securing scalable AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and modern DevOps practices. Strong expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud migration, and system optimization, with a focus on improving performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Proven ability to build and manage highly available and secure cloud infrastructures, supporting business-critical systems. Open to relocation and visa sponsorship opportunities.

Cloud Architect at SOS Company SARL (2022-04 – Present)

Designed and deployed scalable and secure AWS cloud architectures, improved system availability to 99.9% and supported business-critical applications

• Designed and deployed scalable and secure AWS cloud architectures, improving system availability to 99.9% and supporting business-critical applications
• Developed infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation, reducing manual deployment effort by 60% and ensuring consistent environments
• Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 40% and improving release reliability
• Architected highly available and fault-tolerant systems, minimizing downtime and improving service continuity
• Optimized AWS infrastructure, reducing cloud costs by up to 25% while enhancing performance and resource efficiency
• Led cloud migration projects from on-premise to AWS, successfully transitioning workloads with minimal disruption
• Managed containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, improving application scalability and deployment efficiency
• Implemented monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (CloudWatch, etc.), reducing incident response time and improving system visibility
• Designed and enforced cloud security architectures (IAM, encryption, policies), ensuring compliance with best practices
• Implemented security controls and compliance measures, reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening infrastructure security
• Conducted risk assessments and security audits, identifying and mitigating potential threats

System Administrator at ShieldLock IT Solution (2020-03 – 2022-03)

Administered and maintained Windows and Linux servers, managed network infrastructure and implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies

• Administered and maintained Windows and Linux servers, ensuring high system availability and reliable operations
• Managed network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN), improving network stability and connectivity across the organization
• Monitored system performance and ensured high availability, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues
• Implemented backup, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies, ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime risks
• Automated system administration tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting, reducing manual workload and improving operational efficiency
• Managed virtualization environments (VMware / Hyper-V), optimizing resource utilization and system scalability
• Applied security controls, patching, and vulnerability management, reducing system vulnerabilities and strengthening infrastructure security
• Assisted in designing scalable infrastructure solutions to support business growth and system performance
• Supported cloud-based services and hybrid environments, ensuring smooth integration between on-premise and cloud systems
• Conducted security assessments and participated in incident response activities, improving system resilience against threats
• Managed firewall rules and access controls, enhancing network security and protecting critical resources
• Assisted in AWS cloud deployments, gaining hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and services
• Supported migration of workloads to cloud platforms, contributing to successful transition from on-premise environments
• Monitored cloud resources and contributed to cost optimization efforts, improving resource efficiency

IT Support Technician at Altras Logistics (2018-01 – 2020-02)

Provided first and second-level technical support to end users, diagnosed and resolved system and connectivity problems

• Provided first and second-level technical support to end users (hardware, software, and network issues), ensuring timely issue resolution and user satisfaction
• Diagnosed and resolved system, application, and connectivity problems, minimizing downtime and improving user productivity
• Installed, configured, and maintained desktops, printers, and IT equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient workplace operations
• Managed user accounts, access rights, and permissions using Active Directory, maintaining secure and controlled access to systems
• Assisted in maintaining network infrastructure and monitoring system performance, contributing to stable and efficient IT operations
• Documented incidents, resolutions, and technical procedures, improving knowledge sharing and support efficiency
• Performed routine system checks, backups, and patch management, reducing system vulnerabilities and ensuring data protection
• Ensured IT security practices such as antivirus updates and user compliance, strengthening overall system security

Master of Science in Information Technology – University of the People (2025-01 – 2026-01)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – University of Yaounde I (2017-09 – 2020-07)