Alexander G.-DevOps / Platform Engineer
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DevOps / Platform Engineer
Cologne Intelligence GmbH
- Built and further developed an AWS landing zone based on Terraform / OpenTofu (multi-account structure, IAM baselines, network and security standards)
- Designed and operated platform-oriented AWS architectures to standardize infrastructure and operations processes
- Built and operated Kubernetes-based platforms (EKS) as a shared runtime environment for application teams
- Established GitOps-based deployments with Argo CD and FluxCD
- Developed and operated central CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Enabled development and project teams through reusable platform building blocks
- Introduced and implemented FinOps structures (AWS Cost Explorer, CUR + Athena, Infracost, Grafana dashboards)
- Built and operated central observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, CloudWatch)
Cloud Solutions Architect
Silvertours GmbH
- Architecture and consulting role in the cloud environment
- Assessed existing system landscapes and derived modernization and platform options
- Designed target cloud architectures and operating models
- Supported CI/CD, automation, and governance concepts
Solution Architect
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH
- Built an AWS-based cloud architecture (greenfield) as a central platform for product and development teams
- Designed and implemented cloud-native services as immutable infrastructure
- Migrated existing systems to a standardized AWS platform
- Built and operated a central CI/CD platform to standardize build and deployment processes
- Automated infrastructure with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
- Enabled development teams through reusable infrastructure and pipeline standards
Senior Operations Manager
DFL Digital Sports GmbH
- Responsible for operating and further developing the IT and platform landscape
- Built a platform-oriented cloud architecture to replace traditional data center structures
- Planned and carried out the migration of data center services to AWS
- Built cloud-native shared services as a foundation for product and development teams
- Introduced DevOps methods, automation, and standardized operating models
- Managed internal and external service providers
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail, and Tourism.
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Experienced in Information Technology and Operations.
Summary
Platform & Cloud Architect / Engineer with over 20 years of experience in designing, building, and strategically developing complex IT and cloud environments.
Responsible for architecture decisions, platform standards, and technical guidelines in production AWS environments – from landing zone design and Kubernetes platforms to CI/CD and governance structures.
Focus on scalable, secure, and cost-conscious cloud architectures (FinOps) and the structured development of platforms.
Skills
Cloud & Platform Architecture: Aws (Main Focus), Azure, Gcp
Infrastructure As Code & Automation: Terraform / Opentofu, Aws Cdk, Ansible
Containers & Gitops: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Argo Cd, Fluxcd
Ci/Cd & Delivery Engineering: Gitlab Ci (Main Focus), Github Actions, Jenkins
Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Elk / Opensearch, Cloudwatch
Finops & Cost Engineering: Aws Cur + Athena, Ri/Savings Plans, Infracost, Tagging / Cost Allocation
Security & Networking: Iam, Kms, Secrets Manager, Hashicorp Vault, Vpc, Vpn, Routing
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Heinrich-Herz Berufkolleg Bonn
IT Specialist for System Integration · Bonn, Germany
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Alexander is based in Sinzig, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: DevOps / Platform Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Solution Architect.
Alexander's most recent position is DevOps / Platform Engineer at Cologne Intelligence GmbH.
In recent years, Alexander has worked for Cologne Intelligence GmbH and Silvertours GmbH.
Alexander is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Retail. Alexander also has some experience in Tourism.
Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Operations.
Alexander has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Tourism.
Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Operations.
Alexander attended Heinrich-Herz Berufkolleg Bonn for IT Specialist for System Integration.
Alexander has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, and DevOps Foundations – DevOps Institute.
Alexander is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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