Arkadiusz Sieczak

Arkadiusz Sieczak

DevOps Engineer

Passionate about infrastructure automation, cloud technologies, and blockchain innovation. 5+ years of experience in building scalable, reliable systems.

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About Me

In the IT industry since 2018, with 2.5 years of experience as a Support Engineer and 3 years as a DevOps Engineer. Proficient in exploring open-source tools and passionate about Blockchain technology. I wrote my master's thesis on using Blockchain in cybersecurity space.

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Languages

English, Polish

Professional Skills

Technologies

Kubernetes OpenShift Docker ELK Stack Grafana Prometheus Vault

DevOps Tools

ArgoCD GitLab CI Helm Ansible Terraform

Linux

Ubuntu RedHat

GCP

GKE Cloud Storage VPC Cloud SQL

Programming

Python Bash

Work Experience

May 2024 - Present

DevOps Engineer

LinuxPolska

  • Deploying and maintaining applications on OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters
  • Creating automation scripts for deployment and configuration management using GitLab CI and Bash
  • Member of the central DevOps team at the largest bank in Poland
  • Promoting and enforcing DevOps best practices across teams and projects
Jan 2021 - Apr 2024

DevOps Engineer

PLAY

  • Administering on-premises Kubernetes clusters, including upgrades and day-to-day operations
  • Managing and hardening Linux systems (primarily Ubuntu) in production environments
  • Operating and maintaining large-scale ELK clusters on Kubernetes (handling ~190TB of data)
  • Developing automation tools and scripts using Python and Bash
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database administration and optimization
  • Designing and maintaining Ansible roles and playbooks for system configuration
  • Implementing GitOps workflows and application delivery pipelines using Argo CD
  • Monitoring infrastructure and applications using Prometheus Operator and Grafana
Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

IT Systems Maintenance Specialist

PLAY

  • Administering and optimizing ELK clusters for performance, stability, and scalability
  • Managing and securing Linux environments (primarily CentOS)
  • Leading the initiative to rebuild and enhance the existing ELK cluster infrastructure
  • Troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring high system availability
  • Designing and maintaining external monitoring clusters for critical environments
  • Developing automation scripts using Python and Bash
  • Creating and maintaining Ansible playbooks for system configuration and deployment
  • Maintaining and supporting CRM systems in production environments
Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

Junior IT Systems Maintenance Specialist

PLAY

  • Maintaining and enhancing ELK clusters, including performance tuning and configuration adjustments
  • Administering Linux systems (CentOS and RHEL) in enterprise environments
  • Monitoring services and infrastructure using OP5 and Grafana
  • Resolving internal client issues and service requests through JIRA
  • Providing maintenance and technical support for CRM systems
  • Collaborating with system vendors and Technical Project Leads on infrastructure and service improvements

Certificates

2024

Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator

Red Hat

Professional certification validating expertise in managing OpenShift clusters, implementing containerized applications, and ensuring platform security and reliability.

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Education

2019 - 2021

Master's Degree in Blockchain Technology in Business

Warsaw School of Information Technology (WIT)

Specialized in blockchain applications for business processes and cybersecurity. Thesis focused on implementing blockchain solutions for enhanced cybersecurity frameworks.

2015 - 2019

Engineer's Degree in Electronics & Telecommunication

Military University of Technology (WAT)

Comprehensive education in electronics, telecommunications, and computer systems. Strong foundation in system architecture and network technologies.

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