Wei Quan Tsu

Passionate DevOps Engineer with a strong interest in Cloud Computing and Finance Tech.

I am a computer enthusiast who has always been fascinated by how the internet allows everyone in the world to stay connected. I have a great interest in programming, networking, and infrastructure, and I aspire to be a Cloud Solution Architect in the future.

I am a hands-on engineer who believes in practicality and feasibility. I always conduct research and test solutions or workflows as proof of concept before deploying a full-proof solution. I welcome criticism in my work, as I believe it is an opportunity to learn and improve. I take pride and responsibility in my work, and I always strive to deliver high-quality results.

I believe that credibility is of the utmost importance in any field. I am always learning and improving myself to be a credible engineer and a reliable colleague. I am also interested in the fintech industry, and I am working towards learning new technical skills and financial knowledge to improve my career prospects.

DevOps Engineer with 2+ years of experience in AWS cloud, with a focus on security and compliance. Proven ability to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure. Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Kubernetes, and cloud security tools.

Successfully led and collaborated on multiple projects, including:

• Migrated all Kubernetes applications to new, CIS-compliant clusters, improving security and reducing costs by 20%.
• Introduced and implemented OIDC to enable EKS applications to access IAM roles securely, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
• Onboarded Trend Micro Container Security to safeguard containerized applications, reducing the risk of malware and data breaches.
• Integrated Cloudflare to provide DDoS protection for public-facing endpoints, improving uptime and reducing the risk of outages.
• Audited and patched systems to ensure compliance with SWIFT CSCF standards, reducing the risk of financial fraud.
• Achieved Terraform Associate certification, demonstrating my skills and knowledge in Terraform.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am also a strong communicator and team player. I am passionate about cloud computing and security, and I am always eager to learn new things. I am confident that I have the skills and experience necessary to be a valuable asset to your team.

Here are some specific examples of my accomplishments:

• Reduced costs by 20% by migrating all Kubernetes applications to new, CIS-compliant clusters.
• Improved security by introducing and implementing OIDC to enable EKS applications to access IAM roles securely.
• Reduced the risk of malware and data breaches by onboarding Trend Micro Container Security to safeguard containerized applications.
• Improved uptime and reduced the risk of outages by integrating Cloudflare to provide DDoS protection for public-facing endpoints.
• Reduced the risk of financial fraud by auditing and patching systems to ensure compliance with SWIFT CSCF standards.

I am also proficient in the following:

• CI/CD pipelines
• Terraform
• Kubernetes
• Cloud security tools
• AWS services
• Python
• Bash scripting

I am confident that my skills and experience would be a valuable asset to your team. I am a hard worker and I am always eager to learn new things. I am also a team player and I am always willing to help others.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE FROM Aug 2017 – Dec 2020

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (COMPUTER ENGINEERING) WITH HONORS (MERIT)

•  Awarded prestigious National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS, awarded to 20+ students in 2015) by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA, Singapore Government Agency)
• Achieved AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate in Aug 2020
• Led a team of 6 to project completion in 3 months for my University’s Final Year Project.
• Uphold 2 roles of Network Data Engineer and System Integrator to ensure project deliverables are met

SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC FROM Aug 2012 – May 2015

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING WITH MERIT (AWARDED TO TOP 5%)

• Achieved Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in 2015
• Led a team of 3 to create the IaaS Cloud Service
• Designed Network Topology & configured Router and Switches
• Repurposed decommissioned data center hardware into a Private IaaS Cloud with XenServers, Apache Cloudstack and SAN Storage.