ROBSON ALVES
36 years old, married, Brazilian, 1 child
DevOps Engineer | SRE | Cloud Architect
Professional Summary
I bring extensive experience in DevOps, cloud architecture, and software engineering, demonstrated through this comprehensive career history. I am characterized as persevering, insightful, and positive, with a constant focus on professional growth and success. I work effectively in teams, take responsibility seriously, and continuously seek new challenges and experiences to expand my expertise.
Languages
English
Level: B2 (Upper Intermediate / Professional Working Proficiency)
Fluent in professional contexts, technical documentation, and business communication
Portuguese
Level: Native Speaker
Mother tongue - Full professional proficiency
Professional Experience
DevOps Engineer
Prezensa Consultant (Veloe - Alelo/Elopar)
- Manage multiple AWS accounts and EKS clusters with extensive use of SQS, SNS, SES, DynamoDB, RDS
- Work with multi-cloud environments: AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Operate in self-organized DevOps/SRE team ensuring resilient, scalable, and up-to-date services
- Active involvement in cloud security: vulnerability addressing, hardening, compliance best practices
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams
Tools: GitLab, Python (Django), ReactJS (Next.js), Java, Flutter (Mobile), Docker, docker-compose, WAF, AWS, Azure, Azure DevOps, OCI, Terraform, Terragrunt, ServiceNow, FinOps
DevOps Engineer / SRE / Head of Tech
Vittude
- Owned AWS infrastructure and CI/CD processes using GitLab, Docker, optimizing velocity and consistency
- Temporarily assumed Head of Tech role (Dec 2020) coordinating team around company OKRs
- Single-handedly resolved DDoS attack: implemented traffic splitting, AWS WAF, blocked malicious requests globally
- Automated various activities using Python, Shell, and AWS resources
- Enhanced vittude.com platform and tech-dependent processes including Back Office, CS/CX, finance
Tools: GitLab, Python (Django), ReactJS (Next.js), Docker, docker-compose, AWS WAF
Platform Engineer / SRE
TeamIT - FullTime
- Waitrose (UK): Maintained large-scale e-commerce platform with thousands of services
- Worked with Jenkins, Ansible, CloudFormation, AWS, GCP, NodeJS, .NET, Python lambdas
- Anova: Managed IoT platform handling massive telemetry data on Azure AKS
- Used Terraform (Terragrunt), Azure DevOps for distributed database infrastructure
Tools: Azure DevOps, Python, ReactJS (Next.js), Docker, docker-compose, Kubernetes (AKS), Terraform, Terragrunt
DevOps Engineer
Webjump
- Created automation tools for application deployments using AWS SDK (Python/TypeScript)
- Implemented IaC with CloudFormation (Nested Templates) for continuous delivery pipelines
- Worked with Ambev platforms using Fargate/ECS, lambdas, CloudFront, RDS, DocumentDB
- Created first Kubernetes cluster with automatic pipeline in Azure DevOps (3 environments)
- Production environment running microservices with Traefik, AutoScaler, HPA, NewRelic telemetry
Tools: AWS, EKS, NewRelic, Azure DevOps, Magento, PHP, Node.js, Serverless Framework, Kubernetes
ALM / DevOps Consultant
ESX
Client Allocation: Microsoft
Cloud Solutions Architect (Green Badge)
- Cloud Solutions Consultant for Microsoft Azure (via ESX partnership)
- Assisted customers in Azure infrastructure setup and migrations from AWS/Mandic to Azure
- Designed PaaS and IaaS solutions with optimal pricing and automated resource deallocation
- Built infrastructure as code using ARM templates and PowerShell
- Gathered requirements, designed solutions with diagrams, coordinated implementation
Tools: Azure Stack, PowerShell, ARM Templates, Visio, Docker
As ALM/DevOps Consultant, I served various clients providing DevOps expertise and automation solutions:
- Consulted various clients on DevOps culture and project automation solutions
- Created pipeline patterns for microservices with Java 8, implementing observability and traceability
- Set up automated tests with Postman, JUnit, Selenium using Azure DevOps
- Implemented GitOps with Flux CD, Kubernetes tools (Weave Scope, Kubedash, ELK)
- Taught clients agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), CI/CD best practices
Tools: Kubernetes, AWS, Jenkins, SonarQube, Dynatrace, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure DevOps, Flux CD
Web Developer Senior
Sofhar (Prodesp - São Paulo State Education)
- Technical leadership for São Paulo State Education Department systems
- Architected and implemented Azure Virtual Machines, Web API solutions with scalability
- Migrated Oracle database structure to SQL Server, developed ETL routines with SSIS and C#
- Implemented continuous delivery with VSTS, Git pull requests, automated builds, release management
- SQL Server performance tuning, Scrum methodology implementation
Tools: SQL Azure/On-Premises, SSIS, Web API, Oracle, VSTS, Git, C#, .NET
Web Programmer
G & P Projects and Solutions (Prodesp - São Paulo State Education)
- Joined critical delivery projects: diploma printing system with direct stakeholder contact
- Developed school board project using MVC4 from scratch, delivered on time
- Became technical leader of Class Assignment project for State Education
- Direct communication with stakeholders ensuring alignment with education standards
Tools: ASP.NET MVC4, .NET Framework, SQL Server
Senior Web Analyst
Convergência (Department of Roads)
- On-site service provider maintaining and enhancing legacy systems
- Developed new solutions using .NET Framework 3.5/4.0, SQL Server 2000-2008
- Database analysis, modeling, and development for system implementations
- Gathered functional and non-functional requirements, direct customer contact
- Legacy maintenance in Classic ASP, VB6, and Flex
Tools: .NET Framework, SQL Server, Classic ASP, VB6, Flex
Analyst / Programmer
Principia Software (Department of Roads)
- Maintained and enhanced legacy systems for Department of Roads
- Developed new solutions using .NET Framework 3.5 and SQL Server 2005
- Database analysis, modeling, and development
- Implemented 3-layer architecture, decoupling business logic for better code reuse
Tools: .NET Framework 3.5, SQL Server 2005, N-tier Architecture
Analyst / Programmer
Senior Solution (Pension & Insurance)
- Developed solutions for private pension schemes and life insurance systems
- Used SSIS to interconnect legacy systems across multiple companies
- MetLife project: lucky numbers management system capitalization
- FUVUP project (BrasilPrev): corporate pension plans simulation system
Tools: SQL Server, SSIS, .NET Framework
Analyst / Programmer
Sofhar Gestão & Tecnologia (Department of Roads)
- Production systems maintenance: corrective maintenance and system enhancements
- Direct contact with users to implement changes, delivered updated user manuals
- System documentation creation and analysis using UML
- Developed new systems for users according to business rules
- Full product delivery to maintenance team for production deployment
Tools: .NET Framework, SQL Server, UML
Security & Compliance
Security Frameworks & Standards
- OWASP Top 10: Applied security controls in CI/CD pipelines to prevent injection attacks, broken authentication, XSS, and other common vulnerabilities
- CIS Controls: Implemented hardening practices following CIS benchmarks for AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes environments
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Applied Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover principles in infrastructure design and incident response
Security Practices in Daily Work
- Pipeline Security: Integrated SAST/DAST tools, dependency scanning, and container image scanning in GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Hardening: Applied security baselines, least privilege access (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption at rest/transit
- Vulnerability Management: Regular security assessments, patch management, and remediation tracking using Azure Security Center and AWS Security Hub
- Compliance Automation: Automated compliance checks using Policy-as-Code (OPA, Sentinel) and Infrastructure-as-Code security scanning
- Incident Response: Participated in security incident investigations, DDoS mitigation (WAF configuration), and post-incident reviews
Security Tools & Technologies
AWS WAF, Azure Security Center, GitLab Security Dashboard, Trivy, Snyk, SonarQube, HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, Network Security Groups (NSG), Security Groups, CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, GuardDuty, AWS Config
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms
- ☁️ AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation)
- ☁️ Azure (AKS, DevOps, ARM Templates, OCI)
- ☁️ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- ☁️ GCP
DevOps & Infrastructure
- 🚀 Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, AKS
- 🚀 Terraform, Terragrunt, CloudFormation
- 🚀 GitOps, Flux CD
- 🚀 Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
Programming & Scripting
- 💻 Python (Django, AWS SDK, Automation)
- 💻 TypeScript/JavaScript (NodeJS, ReactJS, Next.js)
- 💻 C# / .NET Framework (MVC, Web API, SSIS)
- 💻 Shell/Bash scripting, PowerShell
- 💻 SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, DynamoDB)
Monitoring & Security
- 🔒 AWS WAF, Security Hardening
- 📊 Prometheus, Grafana, NewRelic
- 📊 ELK Stack, Graylog
- 📊 Dynatrace
Education
Master of Business Administration - Full Cycle - Software Engineering AI Track
Status: In Progress | Expected Completion: December 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Faculdade Uniesp
Completion: December 2011
Additional Activities
Active participation in technology forums and mailing lists. I authored articles for DevMedia and NetCoders communities (in Portuguese). I continuously follow development and technology trends.