Hello, I'm Hasan Hakkaev
I'm an experienced Platform Engineer with a strong background in Golang programming, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies. I bring a proven track record of expanding functionality, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. Eager to transition into a Software Engineering role where I can leverage my coding and automation skills to create clean and efficient solutions.
Skills
- Programming Languages
- Go(Golang)
- Cloud and Distributed Computing
- Kubernetes
- GCP
- Azure
- Tools
- ArgoCD
- Harbor
- Kustomize
- Helm
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Saltstack
- Tools
- Vault
- GitLab CI
- GitHub Actions
- Concourse CI
- Keycloak
- Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Experience
Platform Engineer
REWE International AG
Vienna, Austria2022-09-01 -
- Expanded Kubernetes functionality with custom operators, simplifying the management of cloud resources and external systems.
- Participated in development of platform's backend using Golang, applying best practices for clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Boosted development team's efficiency by revamping the dependency management approach using a combination of new tools and improved processes.
- Improved software supply chain via implementing image scanning and image signing.
- Optimized software development workflow by implementing automation scripts and tools to streamline routine tasks such as patching, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
Platform Engineer
Unbelievable Machine Company
Vienna, Austria2021-11-01 - 2022-08-31
- Built a custom Terraform provider tailored to our team's needs, enhancing our internal infrastructure management capabilities.
- Designed and set up a GitOps repository for a Kubernetes-based platform, streamlining deployment and version control processes.
- Set up a landing zone on AWS, establishing a secure and efficient cloud environment for a customer's workloads.
- Wrote scripts to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more complex problem-solving and coding.
Cloud Engineer
Barracuda Networks AG
Vienna, Austria2018-08-01 - 2021-10-31
- Defined and automated a robust training infrastructure for network and application security products on Azure and AWS, fostering a more efficient and stable learning environment.
- Introduced the use of infrastructure as code (Terraform), configuration management (Ansible), and continuous deployment (Jenkins), transforming our development and deployment processes
- Successfully migrated the training infrastructure from a VMware-based private cloud to Azure, enhancing system performance and reliability, while driving a 300% cost reduction in our deployment processes
Infrastructure Specialist
TietoEVRY
Ostrava, Czechia2015-06-01 - 2018-07-31
- Provided advanced-level support for a large bank's VMware-based private cloud project, driving system reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Introduced automation and infrastructure as code (IaC), leading to significant reductions in deployment costs and efforts.
- Automated routine tasks via scripts/jobs
- Enhanced on-call response and alerting with a third-party tool, minimizing system downtime.
System Administrator
GKFX Financial Services
Istanbul, Türkiye2014-07-01 - 2015-05-31
- Led Ansible implementation for streamlined configuration management, ensuring robust server stability across Linux and Windows platforms.
- Managed high-performing Linux and Windows servers, guaranteeing uninterrupted operations and optimal system availability
- Automated daily tasks using PowerShell and bash scripts, boosting team productivity and enabling focus on critical initiatives.
- Improved the CI pipeline for the trading platform landing page, leading to a 30% reduction in deployment time.
Contact me!
Best way to get a hold of me is to DM me on Twitter. If that doesn't work out, email me at address hasan.hakkaev@gmx.at