ISSRA BOUAFIA

Kubernetes Management

• Managed the installation and administration of Kubernetes (K8S) clusters, ensuring a robust and scalable environment.
• Deployed Kafka and configured topics on Kafka to facilitate real-time data processing and streaming.
• Deployed Keycloak for identity and access management in containerized applications.
• Deployed Kafka and Keycloak on K8S, including the creation of Kubernetes manifests and Helm chart configurations.
• Created and maintained test environments for both QA and production, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Containerized applications by creating Docker images and deploying them in Kubernetes clusters.

CI/CD Processes

• Deployed DevOps tools and optimized CI/CD processes to enhance development workflows and operational efficiency.
• Configured and managed a continuous integration system, particularly utilizing Azure DevOps for seamless integration.
• Established continuous integration pipelines on Jenkins, streamlining the deployment process.
• Prepared the Jenkins environment, created Jenkinsfiles, and provisioned Linux virtual machines based on Docker for the build generation phase.
• Automated testing: Integrated tools like SonarQube for code quality analysis, Cucumber for integration testing, and unit testing in the pipelines.
• Process optimization: Improved existing processes by automating recurring tasks and ensuring efficiency in CI/CD chains.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Integrated testing frameworks using SonarQube, Cucumber, and unit tests on Jenkins and Azure DevOps to ensure code quality.

Server and Infrastructure Management

• Installed and configured servers such as Jenkins, ArgoCD, and SonarQube on K8S, implementing SSL certificates for enhanced security.
• Administered Linux/Unix and Windows systems, managing operating systems and related services like Apache, Nginx, or Tomcat.
• Task automation: Used Shell, Python, or Ansible scripts to automate recurring tasks like server updates, service configuration, and backup management.
• Managed Active Directory for user authentication and authorization within the infrastructure.
• Configured VPN solutions using PFSense, IPsec, and OpenVPN to secure network communications.
• Backup and high availability setup: Ensured service continuity by configuring high-availability clusters, backup systems, and restoration processes.

Monitoring and Improving Infrastructure

• Used monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana to monitor the health of applications and infrastructure.
  Log management: Set up tools like ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to centralize and analyze application and system logs.

Delivery Preparation

• Prepared delivery for clients, ensuring that all applications and systems met specified requirements before deployment.
• Conducted simulations to validate the deployment process and ensure a smooth transition for clients.

Kubernetes Management

• Managed the installation and administration of Kubernetes (K8S) clusters.
• Created and managed Kubernetes resources such as pods, services, deployments, and Helm charts for seamless application deployment.
• Authored Kubernetes manifests for deploying containerized applications.

CI/CD Processes

• Implemented integration pipelines to automate and streamline the deployment process.
• Optimized CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times and improving overall efficiency.
• Prepared the Jenkins environment, creating Jenkinsfiles to define CI/CD pipelines.
• Developed and automated scripts to streamline every phase of the delivery pipeline.
• Worked on CI/CD pipelines using TFS Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless integration and deployment across environments.

Tool Deployment and Integration

• Deployed and configured a variety of DevOps tools to enhance development workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Integrated tools like SonarQube for continuous code quality analysis in the CI/CD workflow.

Monitoring and Maintenance

• Monitored and maintained existing platforms, including Debian and Ubuntu environments, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Automated recurring tasks to increase efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Managed snapshots, releases, and implemented system upgrades to improve platform performance.

Cloud Services

• Leveraged Microsoft Azure Cloud services for scalable and secure cloud deployments.
• Created and managed Linux-based virtual machines using Docker for build automation and orchestration.
• Built and maintained Docker images for various applications and services.

Environment Management

• Deployed and maintained test environments for both QA and production, ensuring they met the required standards.

Monitoring and Improving Infrastructure

• Using monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana to monitor the health of applications and infrastructure.
• Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
• Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.

• Proficient in the PHP Laravel framework: Developed and implemented robust web applications using Laravel, leveraging its features for efficient coding and development.
• Pulled from PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and other back-end library knowledge to bolster programming resources.
• Developing RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end frameworks and third-party services.
• Utilizing Laravel's built-in features such as Eloquent ORM for database interactions, Blade templating engine for dynamic content rendering, and middleware for request handling.
• Implementing user authentication and authorization systems, ensuring secure access to web applications.
• Conducting thorough testing and debugging to ensure optimal performance and user experience across various devices and browsers.
• Maintaining and updating existing applications, ensuring compatibility with the latest web standards and security practices.

Développement Web

• Utilisation de la méthodologie Agile pour le développement de systèmes web, garantissant une collaboration efficace entre les équipes et une adaptation rapide aux changements de besoins des clients.
• Conception de bases de données MySQL pour des systèmes clients, en veillant à la normalisation et à l'optimisation des requêtes pour assurer des performances optimales.
• Création de systèmes web en utilisant PHP, HTML, CSS et des bases de données MySQL, en mettant l'accent sur :Développement d'interfaces utilisateur dynamiques et réactives, améliorant l'expérience utilisateur.
• Intégration des fonctionnalités back-end avec des systèmes front-end pour des opérations fluides et efficaces.
• Mise en œuvre de pratiques de codage sécurisées et de tests pour assurer la fiabilité et la sécurité des applications.
• Integrated APIs for seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.

• Senior Geographic Information System Analyst
• Preparation of related deliverables
• Fiber Optic Network digitization and updates
• Study & Design of the Fiber Optic Network
• Site Placement
• Study & Design of the network (Cabling)
• Performed advanced spatial analyses using ArcGIS software suite, providing critical insights for various clients'' projects.
• Mentored junior GIS Analysts, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized professional growth and skill development.

Implementation of a Big Data Infrastructure

• Designed and implemented an infrastructure for processing, storing, and backing up massive 'Big Data' streams of electrical measurements, ensuring efficient data handling and reliability.
• Utilized MongoDB as the primary database for storing unstructured and semi-structured data from electrical measurements.
• Developed data models to effectively manage and query large volumes of data, optimizing performance through indexing strategies.
• Implemented sharding to distribute data across multiple servers, enhancing scalability and availability.
• Integrated Elasticsearch to enable powerful full-text search capabilities and real-time analytics on the collected data.
• Configured data ingestion pipelines to ensure smooth transfer of data from MongoDB to Elasticsearch, allowing for fast querying and analysis.
• Utilized Kibana for data visualization and dashboarding, providing stakeholders with intuitive access to insights derived from the electrical measurements.
• Created dynamic dashboards that visualize key metrics and trends, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Implemented Bucardo for data replication and synchronization across multiple databases.
• Configured Bucardo to ensure high availability and data redundancy, allowing for seamless failover in case of system failures.
• Established data backup and recovery processes to safeguard against data loss.
• Developed automated backup routines for MongoDB, ensuring that all critical data is regularly backed up and can be restored quickly when needed.
• Monitored system performance and conducted regular tests of backup integrity to ensure reliability.
• Optimized the entire infrastructure for performance, including tuning MongoDB and Elasticsearch settings to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
• Utilized monitoring tools to track system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement necessary improvements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that the infrastructure met the requirements of data scientists and analysts, enabling them to extract insights and drive business value.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.