Cónall Prendergast


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PERSONAL PROFILE

Experienced DevOps Engineer with a high degree of knowledge in Linux based Operating Systems. Skilled in Python, Bash, Ruby and automation tools. RHCSA/RHCE/CKA certified.

EXPERIENCE

PTC, Dublin - DevOps Engineer/Senior Devops Engineer

May 2021 - Present

  • Develop and deploy applications in Python
  • Configure, manage, and monitor production Linux servers
  • Develop and support applications for Kubernetes
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins
  • Create and improve monitoring systems for Kubernetes and Linux infrastructure
  • Perform interviews for senior-level DevOps roles
  • Linux, Python, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Artifactory, DevOps

NuArca, Cork - DevOps Engineer

September 2020 - May 2021 (8 months)

  • Create and maintain NodeJS and Java microservice applications
  • Set up and maintain Fabric Blockchain networks
  • Configure and maintain Azure Devops pipelines
  • Maintain and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments
  • Kubernetes, Docker, NodeJS, Fabric Blockchain, Azure, IBM cloud

Airbus Operations, Hamburg - Test Engineer (A350 Cabin Communications)

January 2018 - September 2020 (2.5 years)

  • Test onboard wifi, cellular, and satcom systems of A
  • Install, configure, and debug RHEL/Centos 7 test machines
  • Configure and test LAN/WLAN systems
  • Develop applications in Python to simulate flight dynamics
  • Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure
  • Python, Linux, Bash, Networking, IPSec, PKI

Anam Technologies, Dublin - Software Developer

August 2016 - November 2017 (15 months)

  • Produce and test software for use in ELK data analysis
  • Configure and maintain automated CI pipelines
  • Provide support to the operations team regarding live issues
  • Provide assistance and code reviews to other developers on the team
  • Ruby, ELK, Jenkins CI/CD, Ant, Linux, CVS, Java

LM Ericsson, Athlone - Software Developer (Intern)

April 2015 - August 2015 (5 months)

  • Design, produce, and test Python software for use in Ericsson’s cellular networks
  • Obey strict agile development methodologies
  • Review Python code submitted by others on the team
  • Provide on-call support for clients during lab tests
  • Python, Java, SQL, Linux, Git, Unittest, Agile

LM Ericsson, Athlone - Software Developer (Intern)

May 2014 - August 2014 (4 months)

  • Design and produce a CI framework for use within the team
  • Create BASH applications for log file processing
  • Train other developers to use CI system
  • Jenkins, BASH, Java, JUnit, Git, Linux

EDUCATION

National University of Ireland, Galway - Electronic and Computer Engineering

September 2012 - June 2016 Overall grade: 1.1 First-Class Honours Final Year project: Vehicle On-Board Diagnostic Data Collection

CERTIFICATES

  • Core Elasticsearch: Developer
  • RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux