Umiel Brijlall
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Senior DevOps Engineer with a proven track record at Kerridge Commercial Systems, specializing in Microsoft Azure and orchestration tools. Expert in architecting scalable solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful training, ensuring seamless adoption of innovative technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior DevOps Engineer
Kerridge Commercial Systems
Johannesburg
06.2023 - Current
- Create and architect scalable DevOps solutions for global product teams, enhancing productivity and delivering measurable cost savings
- Design and present comprehensive technical solutions to stakeholders, with full training and documentation.
- Lead architecture decisions for enterprise-wide tool adoption and infrastructure optimization
- Spearheaded full end-to-end migration to Microsoft Azure, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity
- Implement and manage Azure DevOps repositories, pipelines, and automation workflows.
- Design and deploy Azure App Services, monitoring analytics, and performance optimization strategies
- Architect and implement CDN solutions across the organization for improved content delivery
- Orchestration Docker Swarm environments for both development and production deployments
- Implement Docker hardened images following security best practices and compliance requirements
- Analyze and implement Docker Desktop and Docker Scout for container security scanning
- Create standardized Docker environments and reusable templates for product teams
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters including orchestration, App Services, Namespaces, Ingress controllers, and monitoring solutions
- Integrate Snyk with Jira for automated security threat scanning and vulnerability management
- Implement security scanning pipelines and enforce compliance across development lifecycle
- Design and implement AI-powered monitoring systems using Uptime Kuma for proactive incident detection
- Develop and deploy AI models using OpenWebUI, Ollama, and Azure AI to optimize operational workflows
- Create intelligent automation workflows with N8N AI
- Analyze and implement load balancing solutions with comprehensive performance testing frameworks
- Configure and optimize F5 BigIP for traffic management and application delivery
- Implement Google Analytics data tracking and Azure Analytics for operational insights
- Provide technical solutions and support to global product teams with presentations and hands-on training
- Create VirtualBox Oracle templates for standardized development environments
- Implement Azure Pipelines across product teams, with comprehensive onboarding and documentation.
- Cross Platform release notes implementation on Azure Devops
Integration Specialist Engineer Level 2: SDS Internal Operations
Derivco
Durban
05.2016 - 05.2023
- Re-provisioned complex environments according to precise client specifications across multiple global studios
- Administered vCloud/vSphere infrastructure serving enterprise-scale gaming platforms
- Provisioned and managed Microsoft Azure cloud environments for load testing and production virtual machines
- Automated infrastructure provisioning using Azure Repos, Pipelines, Terraform, and YAML
- Constructed and maintained Microsoft Azure release pipelines for continuous deployment automation
- Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform blueprints
- Operated daily within DevOps toolchain including Git Kraken, Octopus Deploy, and Jellyfish
- Collaborated on development and implementation of Axiom, an in-house platform that revolutionized service delivery and reduced operational costs
- Integrated product team services within Axiom platform, streamlining deployment workflows
- Configured complex application components including JSON files, web.config files, and DLL plugins
- Managed F5 BigIP daily operations including node creation, pool configuration, policy management, DNS mapping, and external IP allocation
- Configured Nginx reverse proxy and load balancing solutions
- Managed SQL Server replication, database patching, data comparisons, and data synchronization
- Performed data migration and integrity validation across distributed systems
- Executed operations on Linux systems, Couchbase, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and ELK stack
- Troubleshot complex server-related APIs, IIS configurations, and system security vulnerabilities
- Delivered high-availability solutions for banking card deposit systems using SWIFT and Sirius Framework
- Ensured PCI compliance and financial transaction security
- Delivered prompt, high-quality incident resolutions with focus on root cause analysis, prevention, and knowledge transfer
- Provided regular performance feedback aligned with departmental objectives
- Supported global studios with 24/7 troubleshooting expertise
Desktop Support Engineer
Derivco IT
Durban
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided first-line technical support to end users across the organization
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network connectivity issues
- Installed and maintained hardware peripherals and performed OS upgrades
- Collaborated with SCCM team during enterprise software rollouts
Junior Database Technician
Iress Wealth Management SA
Durban
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported database system maintenance and optimization for wealth management platforms
- Performed regular data backups and monitored system performance metrics
- Resolved database issues under guidance of senior engineers
- Ensured data integrity and system reliability for critical financial applications
Support Engineer & Team Lead: AD Migration Project
MIT T Systems (Transnet Contract)
Johannesburg
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Led Active Directory migration project for Transnet, ensuring seamless transition with minimal operational disruption
- Provided technical support and troubleshot complex AD integration issues
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement migration strategies on schedule
- Delivered training programs to enhance system adoption and user proficiency
- Managed project timelines and team performance to achieve successful project delivery
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Johannesburg05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Azure DevOps Services
- VMware vSphere/vCloud
- Docker
- Docker Swarm
- Kubernetes
- Docker Scout
- Docker Hardened Images
- Azure Pipelines
- Terraform
- Git
- Octopus Deploy
- N8N
- Power Automate
- Uptime Kuma
- Snyk
- Azure Analytics
- Google Analytics
- ELK Stack
- F5 BigIP
- CDN Implementation
Certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, 2023
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Microsoft, 2023
• CompTIA Network+, CompTIA, 2009
• CompTIA Certification, Boston City Campus, 2008
• Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution 2026
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Microsoft, 2023
• CompTIA Network+, CompTIA, 2009
• CompTIA Certification, Boston City Campus, 2008
• Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution 2026
Accomplishments
- Successfully orchestrated complete end-to-end Azure migration for enterprise organization with zero downtime.
- Architected containerization strategy that reduced infrastructure costs by 30% through efficient resource utilization.
- Implemented comprehensive security scanning pipeline integrating Snyk, Docker Scout, and Azure Security Center.
- Key contributor to Axiom platform development that transformed service delivery across global teams.
- Led cross-functional AD migration project for national transport organization serving 60,000+ users.
Personal Information
Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Professional Interests
- Cloud Architecture
- DevOps Automation
- Container Security
- AI/ML Operations
- Infrastructure as Code
Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer
Kerridge Commercial Systems
06.2023 - Current
Integration Specialist Engineer Level 2: SDS Internal Operations
Derivco
05.2016 - 05.2023
Desktop Support Engineer
Derivco IT
06.2015 - 05.2016
Junior Database Technician
Iress Wealth Management SA
04.2013 - 05.2015
Support Engineer & Team Lead: AD Migration Project
MIT T Systems (Transnet Contract)
02.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science Honours - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology