Gavin Ellis
Senior DevOps Engineer
Brisbane,Queensland
Summary
Dynamic Platform Engineer with a proven track record at the Australian Digital Health Agency, enhancing security and optimizing infrastructure. Skilled in DevOps methodologies and incident response, I drive efficiency through automation and collaboration, ensuring seamless transitions and robust performance in complex environments. Committed to delivering impactful solutions that minimize vulnerabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Platform Engineer
Australian Digital Health Agency
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented security best practices, safeguarding sensitive data and minimizing vulnerabilities.
- Established metrics-driven culture, utilizing key performance indicators to guide decision-making in platform operations.
- Ensured a smooth transition during major platform upgrades by meticulously planning rollouts, testing thoroughly, and providing post-deployment support when needed.
- Enhanced platform performance by optimizing infrastructure and implementing automation tools.
Systems Designer
Comtech Communications
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Redesigned legacy systems for modernization purposes, increasing overall efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
Infrastructure Engineer
Morgans Financial
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Migrated legacy systems to modern platforms for increased efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
- Coordinated with vendors for equipment procurement, installation, maintenance contracts, ensuring optimal service levels at competitive pricing points.
- Developed technical documentation for infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues in the IT infrastructure.
DevOps Engineer
Mastercard
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
Systems Designer
Internet Data Services
Reading, Philadelphia
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of system components.
- Redesigned legacy systems for modernization purposes, increasing overall efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
- Developed scalable and flexible system architecture, leading to improved performance and adaptability.
- Provided technical support during implementation phase, ensuring smooth transition from development to production environments.
DevOps Engineer
Flight Centre Travel Group
Brisbane, Qld
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
Senior Unix Systems Administrator
GBST
Brisbane, Qld
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Administered quality customer service to in-house staff and satisfied concerns.
- Comprehensively maintained stability of essential data backups on nightly basis.
- Arranged staff-development programs such as training and workshops for staff at every level.
- Managed development of system protocols to deliver complete and persistent data set.
Education
J.D. - Law
Queensland University of Technology
BrisbaneBachelor of Science - Applied Computer Science & Networking
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba04-2011
Skills
Incident response
Load balancing
DevOps methodologies
Database administration
Configuration management
Container orchestration
Virtualization technologies
Network security
Infrastructure as Code
Cloud infrastructure management
Collaboration and communication
Linux system administration
Microservices architecture
Continuous integration and deployment
Source control management
Timeline
Platform Engineer
Australian Digital Health Agency
07.2024 - 12.2024
Systems Designer
Comtech Communications
05.2024 - 11.2024
Infrastructure Engineer
Morgans Financial
07.2021 - 06.2022
DevOps Engineer
Mastercard
07.2020 - 12.2020
Systems Designer
Internet Data Services
02.2017 - 06.2019
DevOps Engineer
Flight Centre Travel Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Unix Systems Administrator
GBST
02.2012 - 11.2014
J.D. - Law
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Applied Computer Science & Networking
University of Southern Queensland