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 AYOFE OLATUNJI DELE MARUF

THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN OSUN STATE

Ayofe Olatunji Dele Maruf is a Commissione r for Innovation, Science and Technology in Osun State. He is a renowned Nigerian guru in the field of Information Technology trained in the United Kingdom. He has experience covering over thirty years in the

Born
6 June, 1962 (age 61)
Nationality
Nigerian
Political Party
Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) (2008 – present time)

Ayofe Olatunji Dele Maruf is a Commissione r for Innovation, Science and Technology in Osun State. He is a renowned Nigerian guru in the field of Information Technology trained in the United Kingdom. He has experience covering over thirty years in the profession of information technology both in United Kingdom and Nigeria. He is a self-motivated and versatile information systems and Devops Engineer with a wide range of experience with expertise and professional knowledge in AWS (cloud), Azure, GCP, Wintel, Linux, Database and Network technologies. He is a true elder statesman, and a great role model both in information technology and in politics.

He is one of those few who still command genuine public respect on account of the quality of his person at a time when integrity and honor are in short apply.

Political History: Became a PDP member in 2008 Member of PDP in Diasporal London, United
Kingdom Member of PDP in Ede Federal Constituency, Ede
North Local Government Contested for the position of Osun State House of
Assembly in 2011, 2018, and 2022

Education: Oyo College of
Arts and Science Ile-Ife ‘A’ Level certificate 1985

University of Jos B.A History 1989

University of Bolton ‘Business Management from 2022 on going

Occupation: Business (Devops
Engineer)

Professional Summary

A self-motivated and versatile information systems and DevOps engineer with a wide range of experience with expertise and professional knowledge in AWS (Cloud), Azure, GCP, Wintel, Linux, Database and Network technologies. I have experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes / OpenShift on GCP, Azure and AWS. Other experiences are Sun Solaris, Aix and Linux administration, System security, Networking (exp of Cisco Routers), firewall, web, and proxy server management, as well as a solid understanding of TCP/IP, LAN, WAN environments and user support both in hardware and software. I am a team player, self-confident, resourceful, driven and results oriented, have a sense of humour and am responsive to problems/changes.

Core Competence

· Building Platforms in GCP or AWS

· Azure DevOps, Azure Repos

  • Linux/Unix

· Microsoft Suite

· Containerisation Technologies

· Automation and Development Infrastructure

· Microservices architecture

· Application scaling

· Cloud service configuration

· Automation testing

· Kubernetes proficient

  • Agile methodologies
  • Data Confidentiality

· Technical writing

· Technical analysis

· Business artefacts documentation

· PowerShell scripting and broader coding

· Agile Software Development Tools and
Methodologies

· People Management

· Excellent Communication

· Training and Coaching

· Project Management

· Enterprise Risk Assessment and Control
Implementation

Experience

Cloud Project Consultant 10/2021 to Present
Highbrow-Tech Ltd
Working as a Cloud project Consultant remotely on multiple government and private sector projects across the United Kingdom. Using my vast skillset and hands-on experience to conduct cloud risk assessments and cloud gap analyses and identifying areas for improvement for the businesses.

· Working with multiple Cloud SMEs to develop project road maps.

· Conducting project risk assessment and recommending controls to
reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

· Conducting Cloud security controls using industry best standards
and recommending solutions to close identified gaps

· Developing and Designing Technical High-Level Designs and Low-level
Design

· Updating risk register for any new risk and risk that has been
treated.

· Producing and presenting monthly Key Performance Indicators to the
management

· Ensuring that all controls implemented within the cloud
environment(GCP, AZURE, AWS) are adequate and fit for the purpose

DevOps Engineer
02/2019 to 10/2021 – PEARSON Group Ltd

· Strong experience in using AWS and Azure DevOps

· Build and deploy secured containerised microservices
orchestrated by OpenShift and Azure Kubernetes Services AKS.

· Used ARM templates to create automation to build.

  • Tested and deployed in Microsoft Azure.

· Integrated security tools (Black-Duck, Check-Marx) into CI/CD
pipelines.

· Advanced Jenkins automation using shared libraries Exposure to
Open-API standards for application integrations.

· Extensive use of Ansible and Python.

· Reviewed all current user groups with access to resources and
worked with stakeholders to create a defined service offering to all
user groups.

· ReviewedIdentity and Access Management processes, including
those for starters, leavers and moves.

· Created defined processes for Identity and Access Management.

· Implemented workflow solutions to support processes and
procedures to ensure consistency and correct authorisation when
following processes.

· Identified cloud solutions to integrate all resources into a
single identity, connected directly to Active Directory, which supports
current and future Digital Projects

· Provided access to resources through a ‘single pane of glass with
ubiquitous single sign-on to increase usability and user engagement with
Digital Services

· Identified cloud solutions to provide highly secure access to
resources depending on the resource, device, and location.

· Identifiedcloud solutions to provide self-service for users,
including self-service password reset.

· Identified cloud solutions to provide proactive monitoring and
reporting of access to identify compromised accounts and usage
statistics.

DEVOPS ENGINEER
02/2018 to 02/2019

LOMOLINK LIMITED

· Played a significant role in the team that built and delivered
the enterprise OpenShift Cloud Platform within nine months.

· Performed OpenShift upgrades from versions 3.4 – 3.11
extensively.

· Led development and operations processes inside the team.

· Delivered Kubernetes on GCP cloud for Proof of Concept Hardened
of RedHat Linux servers according to CIS guidelines.

· Built Jenkins CI/CD pipeline for delivering Infrastructure AS
Code on AWS cloud.

· Improved collaboration in the Jenkins CI/CD by using Jenkins
Shared Library

· Configured AWS network services according to best practices.

· Improved deployment process within AWS (ex

· Cross-region automated deployment)

· Administered AWS service: IAM, VPC, Route 53, EC2, S3,
Code-Build, Code-Deploy, Redshift, RDS, CloudWatch,

· Administered Ansible tower for managing day two operations for
the OpenShift Cloud Platform.

· Improved automated test and simulation frameworks with Mini
shift| Docker |Vagrant | AWS spec.

· Implemented emerging AWS architecture like AWS Transit VPC

Project Support and IT Security SME
09/2004 to 01/2017

JPMORGAN CHASE

· Administered Unix of (Solaris 6-10), HPUX 10-11.23, AIX
3.5,4.3,5.2 and 5.3 and Linux (Red-Hat) on BAU and Production Support in
9 different domains like EMEA, DMZ, UAT, DEV and so on

· Administered and managed Unix-based servers, running Solaris and
Linux

· Investigated troubleshooting tickets, including system
troubleshooting, hardware and software system changes, backup, system
performance monitoring, system sizing, system integration, upgrade
implementation, and hardware diagnostics.

· Managed Identity & Access Management Platform, Support, and
administration of BoKS (Keon/ eTrust) Security domain architecture

· Administration of system security through operating system
features, security interfaces and administration tools

· Day to day Support and configuration of Solaris Volume Manager
(Disk Suite), Veritas Volume Manager (VXVM), Veritas File System (VXFS),
Veritas Cluster Server (VCS),GCM and Symantec NetBackup and different
backup concepts

· Managed LDAP, DNS, NIS, and NIS+ in both standalone servers and
clustered environments

· Managed UNIX networking configuration administration; TCP/IP,
NFS, IPMP, Trucking

· Liaised and supported global teams AMER, ASIA and Oracle DBAs in
monitoring Application environments.

· Knowledge of EMC Symmetrix and Sun Storage administration

· Developed and automated procedure changes to enhance UNIX
Security functionality and identify to streamline the current process.

· Solaris 9/10 server build, Red Hat Server build Installations,
Support, Performance tuning, Data migration, Patching of Solaris and
RedHat

· Managed the Installation, Configuration and Support of VMWare
(ESX)

· Low-level documentation procedure/process

· Provide onsite shift cover and out-of-hours on-call support.

· Develop and enhance existing scripts and automated procedures.

· Ensure adherence to the bank Sox and legislation processes.

· Knowledge of Banking applications like Murex, RLOMS, Peregrine
Service Centre, and others

· Managed and supported Oracle, Apache, Murex, WebSphere,
WebLogic, Tomcat, Netcool, Global One, and Hi Portfolio services

· Transform legacy deployment into a system that meets security,
privacy, and compliance withthe EMEA environment.

· Liaised with/supported global teams AMER, ASIA and Oracle DBAs
in monitoring Application environments.

· Provided Systems Administration and support of Windows
2000/2003 domain controller and Windows XP desktops.

Solaris Admin/Application Support
06/2004 to 08/2004

Prudential Insurance

Senior Solaris Admin
07/2003 to 04/2004

CWB Corporate •Senior

Solaris Admin/Support
06/2002 to 06/2003

British Telecom, BT
Apsley

Solaris Security Consultant
01/2002 to 06/2002

Nortel Networks
Lisbon, Portugal

Solaris Sysadmin/Autosys
07/2001 to 12/2001

United Bank of Switzerland, UBS

Solaris Sys Administrator
01/2001 to 06/2001

Publicis Networks Ltd
London

Platinum Autosys/Analyst
02/2000 to 12/2000

Vizzavi Corps.net
London

Network Engineer/Analyst
09/1997 to 12/1999

British Telecom, BT
London

06/1995 to 06/1997

Beta Consultants Ltd

Certifications

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ900

· Microsoft Azure DevOps AZ400

· Ubuntu Linux Administration Certified

· Gia-Soreal SUN SOLARIS & UNIX Systems Administration
Certified

· Introduction to Computing

· Intoduction to Windows and Dos

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

· Unix Tools and Shell Programming – City University

· Implementing Database design on MS SQL 6.5 – Aztlan Training

· Volume Manager/File System Training 3.5.1 – Veritas Training

· Enterprise Risk Management – Pluralsight

· Azure Architecture and Design – Pluralsight

· GCP Architecture and Design – Pluralsight