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Vernalyn Zaquita-Obra

Pasig, Metro Manila

Summary

Adept Cloud Engineer with a proven track record at DXC Technology, specializing in Azure Cloud administration. Knowledgeable in Azure Cloud with robust background in cloud infrastructure, IAAS and PAAS services and network configuration. Supported migration of applications to Azure from on-premises or legacy technology, enhancing scalability and security, and mentoring in WebLogic best practices. Demonstrates adaptability and a strong problem-solving ability, ensuring seamless cloud transitions and infrastructure development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud Operations Lead

DXC Technology
04.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring timely delivery services to clients.
  • Managed and allocated engineer to support daily Cloud Operations.
  • Planned operations and activities.
  • Oversaw problem resolution to address barriers to operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.

Cloud Support Engineer

DXC Technology
04.2020 - Current
  • Participated in migration of on-premises applications hosted in Web Hosting services such as Weblogic, IIS, Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTPD to Azure environment, facilitating seamless transition to cloud-based services.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting of Azure Cloud issues.
  • Knowledgeable in maintaining and configuring Azure PAAS resources like Azure App services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks
  • Knowledgeable in maintaining and configuring Azure PAAS Databases.
  • Knowledgeable in setting up Azure Network services such as Azure Loadbalancer, Azure Application Gateway, Azure FrontDoor, Azure Traffic Manager
  • Implemented security measures for Azure environments, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Worked with developers to integrate resources within projects using Azure and Azure DevOps.
  • Provided ongoing support for troubleshooting complex issues related to the deployment and maintenance of Azure resources.
  • Maintained and built VMs and containers through Azure and Azure Kubernetes Services.
  • Implemented disaster recovery strategies within the Azure ecosystem, safeguarding critical business assets against potential threats or outages.
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.

Web Hosting Engineer

DXC Technology
04.2017 - 04.2022
  • Operated within Oracle WebLogic Server, IIS, Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTPD
  • Acted as final level of escalation for Web Hosting services or systems.
  • Enhanced system performance by optimizing WebLogic configurations, tuning JVM parameters, and implementing effective monitoring tools.
  • Contributed to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the organization through presentations at internal training, workshops or brown bag sessions related to WebLogic administration concepts or best practices.
  • Mentored junior administrators in WebLogic best practices, enhancing overall team capabilities and productivity.
  • Developed documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures to support knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Enhanced system security with regular vulnerability assessments, patch management, and implementation of best practices.
  • Contributed to infrastructure improvements through capacity planning, hardware upgrades, and software updates.
  • Conducted regular audits of system configurations to maintain compliance with company policies and industry standards.
  • Facilitated smooth migrations and upgrades of middleware platforms while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
  • Enhanced system performance by optimizing middleware configurations and implementing best practices.
  • Reduced downtime incidents by proactively monitoring and addressing potential issues in the middleware environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
04-2004

Skills

  • Azure Proficiency
  • Cloud Architecture Design
  • DevOps principles
  • Oracle WebLogic expertise
  • System Administration (Windows, Linux)
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

ITIL v4 Foundations

Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administration

Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Cloud Operations Lead

DXC Technology
04.2022 - Current

Cloud Support Engineer

DXC Technology
04.2020 - Current

Web Hosting Engineer

DXC Technology
04.2017 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Vernalyn Zaquita-Obra