name: Ramazan Atalay
location: Toronto, Canada
job_title: Site Reliability Engineer
company: Loblaw Inc.
technical_skills:
  - Cybersecurity, Site Reliability, FinOps
  - Azure, AWS, GCP - Solution Architect
  - Terraform, Terraspace, ARM Template, CloudFormation, Ansible
  - Docker, Azure Container Services, Nexus, Kubernetes
  - Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitOps
  - Active Directory, Azure Security, Azure Policy, IAM Identity Center, Security Control Policies, Security Hub
past_experiences:
  - Cloud and DevOps Engineer, Deop, Toronto, Canada, Feb 2021 - Present
  - Cloud and DevOps Engineer, TBC, Toronto, Canada, Sep 2019 - Feb 2021
  - DevOps Engineer Co-Op, TBC, Toronto, Canada, Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
  - Career Transition, Montreal, Canada, Dec 2017 - Jan 2019
  - Assistant Professor, Gediz University, Izmir, Turkey, Jun 2013 - Nov 2017
  - Research & Teaching Assistant, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, Aug 2006 - Dec 2012
  - Computer Lab Assistant, METU, Ankara, Turkey, Jan 2001 - May 2003
fields_of_interest:
  - Cloud
  - DevOps
  - SRE
plans_to_learn: 
  - Microsoft Power Platform
education:
  - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
  - Master of Science (M.Sc.), Physics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
  - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
hobbies:
  - Movies
  - Woodworking

I'm currently employed as a Site Reliability Engineer at Loblaw Inc.

Before joining Loblaw, I worked as a Cloud and DevOps Engineer at DEOP, a prominent technology company based in Toronto. In this role, I actively contributed to designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for our clients, leveraging my expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps practices, infrastructure management, and cloud security. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to deliver scalable and resilient cloud solutions that align with our clients' business objectives.

Prior to joining DEOP, I gained valuable experience as a Cloud and DevOps Engineer at Transatlantic Business Consulting, a renowned consulting firm also located in Toronto. During my tenure there, I was responsible for developing reusable Terraform modules to enhance consistency and efficiency in infrastructure provisioning across teams and managing AWS services, including IAM, EC2, VPC, ELB, ALB, and Autoscaling. I ensured adherence to best practices and security standards using Terraform.

By combining my technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills, I strive to provide innovative and reliable cloud solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. I am passionate about staying up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies and continuously expanding my knowledge to deliver the best outcomes for my clients.

🔭 I'm currently engaged in a Microsoft 365 Migration Project, where I am actively involved in the seamless transition of organizations to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. My responsibilities include assessing existing infrastructures, designing migration strategies, and implementing secure and efficient migrations that optimize productivity and collaboration.

🧐 My learning journey delves deeply into the realm of cloud security. By focusing on fortifying the security of cloud systems, my goal is to design and implement robust and resilient cloud solutions that harness the power of cutting-edge technologies.

👨‍💻 You can find a majority of my projects on GitHub, where I actively contribute to open-source projects and showcase my personal coding endeavors. Feel free to explore my repositories to gain insights into my coding practices and the range of projects.

📝 I have recently begun my writing journey in the realm of Cloud & DevOps on my blog.

💬 If you have any questions or need assistance regarding Azure, AWS, Terraform, or any other cloud-related topics, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm always eager to engage in discussions and provide guidance based on my expertise and experiences in the field.

📙 Don't forget to check out my resume, where you can find a comprehensive overview of my skills, experience, and qualifications. It provides a detailed account of my professional journey and showcases the value I can bring to organizations seeking cloud and DevOps expertise.

Here are some repositories that initiated a spark during my Cloud and DevOps journey, as I explored a variety of different tools and services, including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Java-Maven, Nexus, Prometheus, Grafana, Linux, Python, and Bash Scripting.

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