DevOps Consultant | Senior UNIX Administrator October 2021 - Present
LINUX/UNIX Administration
Automation management, scripting, and process automation
Packaging and deployment
DevOps Development, Continuous Integration, and Delivery
Incident-, Problem and Change management with ITIL
User support on-site and remote.
From 10.01.2022 to 31.12.2023
Senior Operations and Support Engineer
Involved in the project called: SPACE (Statistical Production and Compilation Environment) of the ECB (European Central Bank)
Implementation of a statistical data science platform
Responsibility for support and maintenance
Recording & root cause identification of incidents
Solution development in close cooperation with the development team
Implementation of Docker routines
Communication with customers
Documentation of incidents
Technologies used: DevOps, CI/CD, ITIL, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Ansible, Artifactory, SonarQube, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, RedHat, JupyterHub, DataDog, AWS, Hadoop, Hbase, Kafka, NiFi, Camunda, Databricks, Cloudera, etc.
DevOps Engineer | UNIX Specialist - Job Summary
Implementation/configuration architecture of the AWS cloud
Installation/deployment of Ubuntu, OS/CentOS, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring with ELK stack and Rsyslog
Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), Jenkins, Github
Implementation/configuration of the Elasticsearch cluster, implementation and configuration of Kibana for visualization
Use of Elasticsearch for business analytics, log analytics, full-text search and security intelligence installed.
The position of System Administrator covers the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance AIX Operating system. Support Unix Team Leader on administration and maintenance of overall Core Banking System - jBase Database, CBS Operations - T24, BizTalk, and other client systems interacting with the T24 banking system. This position is responsible for smoothly running daily operations related to the Core Banking System for its internal and external clients. The role also includes support of systems and the requirement to participate in 24/7 on-call availability.
Task and Responsibilities
Installation, Configuration, Support, and administration of AIX/UNIX on IBM P Series infrastructure, operating system, and associated tools.
jBase Database support and Administration. Uses repeatable practices to ensure data availability, integrity, and security, recovers corrupted data eliminates data redundancy, and leverages database tools to improve database performance and efficiency.
Administers jBase database and transaction log backups, locking, notifications, and database replication between multiple Servers.
T24 Banking System supports the user and acts as a backup to the Unix Team Leader.
T24 systems performance, tuning, installing patches, fixes, service packs, and COB Troubleshooting.
Support and administration for BizTalk server and interfaces, make backups maintain high availability of the interfaces and services.
Function as Unix programmer and administrator. Performance monitoring and analysis. Problem determination, analysis, and resolution of Server installation and server configuration, Network interfaces, systems backups, and recovery procedures.
Perform COB procedures when necessary and act as a replacement for CBS Operators.
Oversee production databases and applications in a 24/7 environment including the DR site.
Provide IT security aspects related to clients and servers. Provide monitoring and primary response and intervention for system-related security incidents and violations.
Responsible for file-store backups and data security across a range of servers, systems security administration functions, including creating customer profiles and accounts, monitors and managing system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, network storage systems, etc
Responsible for System Upgrade hardware and software for IBM power series.
Should be able to elicit functional requirements from internal customers, document them, and obtain their sign-off.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to conduct fit gap analysis resulting in recommendations of right solutions for the given business problem.
Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new modules.
Handling ‘best practice’ database troubleshooting; backup and disaster recovery; providing ongoing database.
Conduct detailed analysis and design of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate the processing of to improve existing systems.
Responsibilities include the development, testing, and documentation of application pages and business objects based on design specifications.
Business/Technical Analysis and support for Core System projects that enhance/upgrade existing applications and/or add new applications. Projects serviced will tend to be of a more complex nature that requires multiple points of systems integration, higher risk technically challenging.
Responsible for writing and maintaining policies and procedures for the smooth operation of the department.
UNIX Specialist - Job Summary
The position as UNIX Specialist covers assistance in the administration and day-to-day operations for Core Banking System - COB (Close of Business), ATM-POS processing, and other daily procedures.
Task and Responsibilities
Assist Unix Admin in the administration of daily tasks (e.g., preparing the backup environment, and initiating journaling from the live environment to the backup).
Responsible for ATM/POS-batch processing - every day of the week.
Responsible for setting up users in the UNIX Environment.
Responsible for user logging to UNIX
Responsible for running the Close of the Business procedure.
Responsible for monitoring COB and reporting any problem with COB to the UNIX Administrator and Head of the Core Banking System.
Responsible for carrying out system data backup to tape and disk at the end of the day.
Responsible for restoring data and running COB on the test environment when is required.
Responsible for delivering and retrieving backup tapes to and from the offsite security office.
Responsible for the adjustment of user working hours.
Responsible for assisting and providing help desk support when required.
Configuration Manager Assistant.
Core Banking System Operator - Job Summary
The position as CBS Operator covers End of Day operations for Core Banking System - Running COB (Close Of Business), backup, restore, and other EOD procedures.
Task and Responsibilities
Responsible for running Close of Business procedure (COB)
Responsible for monitoring COB and reporting any problem with COB to UNIX Administrator.
Responsible for carrying out data backup at the end of the day, to tape and disk.
Responsible for delivering and retrieving backup tapes to and from the offsite security office.
Responsible for the adjustment of user working hours.
Responsible for assisting and providing helpdesk support when required.
CRO/Teller (Customer Relationship Officer) - Job Summary
Provides professional and timely service to the Bank’s customers and prospective customers. Performs a variety of paying and receiving functions for deposit and loan customers.
Strives to retain present customers and develop new business by the existing high quality of speedy and efficient service, while being alert to the needs of the customers to suggest additional services and products. Has a good understanding of the bank’s products and services along with related features and benefits. Provides cash receipts and payment services to Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo customers. Presents the face of the Bank to the public. To achieve all targets.
Task and Responsibilities
Provides information to customers and potential customers on the account opening procedures, types of accounts that can be opened at the bank, deposits, the terms and conditions for accounts and services, and other benefits and services of the bank.
Sell and X sell bank products and services. Responsible for customer services as per Bank Customer Service Policy.
Works closely with the clients.
Opens and closes customer accounts (current, savings, and time deposit).
Service existing accounts answer customer queries and sell services.
Works with Globus banking system.
Handles domestic and international payment instructions (direct debit, standing order, bank to bank).
Is responsible for routine administrative duties for the branch such as opening mail, and administering safe deposit activities.
Serves as a backup cashier when needed. Counts cash in & out.
Operates a till and is fully responsible for the cash in the till.
Accepts deposits and handles various related transactions.
Sales Agent/Mobile Banker - Job Description
Sales agent/mobile banker network activity consists of making regular, daily visits to market vendors: different institutions, and companies, with the aim to sell PI products (loans, cards, E-banking), POS terminals throughout Kosovo, and bring new payroll accounts. Provide professional and timely service to the Bank’s customers and prospective customers.
Task and Responsibilities
Visit clients, promote, sell PI products and attract new accounts/clients as well as new payroll accounts.
Provide professional consultation for customers.
Advise potential customers about the choice of products/services and how to complete the documents.
Help them to prepare the necessary documents in order to apply for the Bank products/services and bring the clients' documents to the Bank office instead of the client coming.
Develop new merchant partners’ relationships.
Represents the Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo J.S.C personably, efficiently, and tactfully while in contact with the public either face-to-face or by telephone.
Prepare the plan of monthly and weekly visits to be performed in the region.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports (daily if needed) and send them to the Branch Deputy Manager.
Keeps good relationships with the Branch staff by coordinating work following General bank Procedures.
Is fully conversant with Bank Rules as they relate to his/her area of work.
Recommends appropriate services to the management.
Performs other duties as may be required by the supervisor from time to time.
Electronics Engineer - Job Description
General Description:
Responsible to work on electronic and control equipment in order to ensure the uninterrupted and continuous operation of the production lines by applying predictive or programmed maintenance.
the cases or repair maintenance, calibration of operating instruments, and any dysfunction related to the production rhythm have absolute priority and should be performed according to the rules of trade and within reasonable delays. In cases of new installations and in order to obtain experience with new equipment, the technician participates according to the instructions of his hierarchy.
In idle times he works in the workshops repairing components, calibrating instruments, etc according to the instructions of the hierarchy. In cases where the technician faces difficulties in solving dysfunctions he immediately calls his superior for assistance. Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunction, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts. Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment. Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans. Develop and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, and systems.
Teacher - Job Summary
Teacher of two subjects in Technical orientation (Telecommunications and Computing). DATABASE, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, certified in GTZ for METHODICS and DIDACTICS work with pupils.