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Lesiba Joseph Boshomane

Cloud Infrastructure Lead & Application Support Analyst
Cape Town

Summary

Highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Lead and Application Support Analyst with extensive experience in ITSM, cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, database administration, server monitoring, and automation. Adept at managing deployments, resolving incidents, and optimizing application performance. Passionate about technology, troubleshooting, and improving system efficiency.

Professional with strong foundation in application support, consistently achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and providing technical assistance. Known for effective team collaboration and reliability. Equipped with expertise in system analysis, user training, and software maintenance.

Developed strong problem-solving abilities and technical troubleshooting skills in fast-paced IT support environment. Excelled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and resolving complex software issues. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging analytical skills and customer-focused approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Cloud Infrastructure Lead & Application Support Analyst

Maxamation
09.2021 - Current
  • ITSM & Incident Management:
  • Utilized ServiceNow for Incident Management.
  • Participated in major incident bridge calls and Post-Incident Reviews (PIR).
  • Ensured effective incident resolution and prioritization.
  • AWS & Cloud Services:
  • Managed infrastructure with AWS CloudFormation, creating and managing EC2 instances.
  • Integrated services like S3, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC, Lambda and AWS backups etc..
  • Supported scalable and secure cloud environments.
  • CI/CD & Change Management:
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and GitHub.
  • Automated build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Managed change management procedures for stable software delivery.
  • Server & Application Monitoring:
  • Developed custom monitoring scripts using Bash, Batch, and VB Scripting.
  • Utilized AWS CloudWatch for continuous EC2 and application monitoring.
  • Database Administration:
  • Installed, configured, and managed CouchDB on Linux EC2 instances and Firebird DB on Windows EC2 instances.
  • Ensured optimal performance and availability for client environments.
  • Risk Management & Issue Resolution:
  • Identified and resolved risks related to configuration mismatches or Python code errors.
  • Ensured smooth operations during deployments.
  • Lambda Functions & Automation:
  • Wrote AWS Lambda functions to automate tasks across 150+ EC2 instances.
  • Streamlined application and server operations for improved efficiency.
  • Web & Server Administration:
  • Provided support for Linux (Bash) and Windows (PowerShell, Batch, VB Scripting) servers.
  • Ensured high availability and performance for web applications.
  • Solution Testing & Configuration Management:
  • Conducted solution testing and managed configuration management using Ansible.
  • Ensured stability across various environments and effective rollouts.
  • Network Technologies & VPN Solutions:
  • Worked with network components and VPN solutions.
  • Troubleshot connectivity and network issues during deployments.
  • Office 365 & JIRA Administration:
  • Administered Office 365 and JIRA, supporting collaboration and team efficiency in an agile environment.
  • Production & Dev Release Deployment:
  • Managed production and development releases using Git.
  • Ensured smooth deployments and rollback strategies across environments.
  • Node.js Troubleshooting:
  • Diagnosed and resolved Node.js code issues during deployments.
  • Ensured all applications functioned correctly after release.
  • Operations Reporting:
  • Generated operational reports to track system health, performance, and incident status.
  • Provided visibility into ongoing issues and resolutions.
  • Manual Issue Resolution:
  • Addressed server or application-related issues manually during deployments.
  • Troubleshot configuration mismatches or code errors to ensure functionality.

Senior Application Support Engineer

Altron Bytes People Solutions
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Monitored and administered Java applications on Windows Server and databases on Linux using in-house tools or PL\SQL.
  • Provided day-to-day application support, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Handled First and Second Line Support, attending to tickets assigned via the internal incident management system.
  • Managed Incident, Request, Change, and Release Management (ITIL), ensuring timely responses and resolutions.
  • Engaged with clients and attended URS meetings with stakeholders to address new service requests.
  • Maintained a deep understanding of applications at both user and functional levels.
  • Ensured compliance with standards and adherence to SOPs in all reporting.
  • Conducted change management, server checks, and daily maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated effectively with stakeholders, including developers, DBAs, and external partners.
  • Wrote SQL scripts and used PL\SQL for database deployments and data solutions.
  • Configured Java instances using internal tools or PL\SQL.
  • Provided specialized investigation and analysis for data integrity (ETL) and Oracle/Linux error resolution within SLA.
  • Coordinated and recreated production issues on test systems for troubleshooting.
  • Created and updated System Operating Procedure (SOP) documents.
  • Supported data recovery processes and disaster recovery procedures twice yearly.
  • Investigated and resolved Oracle errors, Linux procedure errors, or stuck processes.
  • Built front-end application servers running Java and .NET services, and edited HTML configurations.
  • Analyzed failures and trends in telecom applications and data to improve service levels.
  • Advised on system configuration amendments for workaround solutions.
  • Reviewed and improved operational requirements for system business processes.
  • Took ownership of problem resolution, making configuration amendments as needed.
  • Attended and contributed to weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc customer support meetings.
  • Automated system checks and maintained 24/7 application availability.
  • Provided on-call support during after-hours and weekends for standby duties.
  • Trained and mentored team members to improve overall support operations.

Wrote shell scripts for process automation and system efficiency improvements

Technical Systems Engineer

Extramarks Education
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Proficient in Windows Server environment and Windows/Linux storage/application support.
  • Experienced in Windows and Android application support, including debugging technical errors.
  • Manual QA testing with expertise in Windows/Linux servers, CPUs, laptops, and network configurations.
  • Performed website testing to ensure proper functionality, performance, and connectivity.
  • Used RabbitMQ software to monitor and manage IP addresses via Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP).
  • Experience with XAMPP software for running and managing Apache, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, FTP services, and Tomcat.
  • Handled post-implementation software and website issue analysis after development.
  • Managed deployment of content on both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Extensive experience in system engineering, network, and server configuration.
  • Knowledgeable in best practices for Linux/Windows installation, configuration, and hardware/peripherals management.
  • Developed and maintained installation and configuration procedures, with scripting skills in MySQL and JavaScript.
  • Reported and analyzed software bugs, providing resolutions directly to leadership.
  • Collaborated with teams across India, Singapore, and Dubai for data release planning across multiple environments.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring system optimization.
  • Managed database backup and recovery, SQL query tuning, and regular reporting updates, while ensuring smooth software and network operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Business Management, CompTIA A+, Network Technical Skills, Linux OS, JavaScript, MySQL Database

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, E-Commerce, Web Design, Java Programming, SQL Database Systems, Networking, IT Project Management

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

IT Service Management

Incident Resolution

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS Services

CI/CD Pipeline Implementation

Database Administration

CouchDB

Firebird

Oracle

Server Monitoring

Application Monitoring

Risk Management

Automation

Network Solutions

VPN Solutions

Production Deployment

Development Release Deployment

ITIL Framework

Change Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Issue Resolution

Cloud

DevOps

AWS

EC2

S3

IAM

Lambda

CloudWatch

VPC

CloudFormation

Ansible

Terraform

Programming

Scripting

Python

Bash

PowerShell

VBScript

SQL

Version Control

Bitbucket

GitHub

Jenkins

Monitoring

Incident Management

ServiceNow

JIRA

MySQL

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Certification

SQL & HTML5 Certificates, SoloLearn, 03/01/15, 09/30/15

Timeline

Cloud Infrastructure Lead & Application Support Analyst

Maxamation
09.2021 - Current

Senior Application Support Engineer

Altron Bytes People Solutions
06.2017 - 08.2021

Technical Systems Engineer

Extramarks Education
01.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Business Management, CompTIA A+, Network Technical Skills, Linux OS, JavaScript, MySQL Database

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, E-Commerce, Web Design, Java Programming, SQL Database Systems, Networking, IT Project Management

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
Lesiba Joseph BoshomaneCloud Infrastructure Lead & Application Support Analyst