Fatlum B.

Highly skilled DevOps and data infrastructure specialist with a proven track record in architecting and managing complex, cloud-native ecosystems at scale. I bring deep expertise in building resilient, high-performance environments for data-driven and AI-focused organizations. I work extensively with platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS, applying DevOps best practices to support large-scale machine learning and analytics workloads. My recent role as DevOps Manager at XponentL Data focuses on enterprise-grade infrastructure for advanced AI and data operations, transitioning from bare-metal DevOps to modern, scalable platforms. Key Strengths: Cloud & Data Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Flink, Spark, Airflow, Hive, Presto/Trino, ClickHouse, Debezium, and more. All orchestrated on Kubernetes. CI/CD & Automation: Design and implement robust pipelines for deploying and managing data/ML workflows. Skilled in GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and automation across AWS. Performance Optimization: Delivered 75x performance improvements in PostgreSQL and led cost-saving initiatives that resulted in over $1M in cloud savings. Leadership & Mentorship: Led agile teams, provided strategic direction, and drove key DevOps/DataOps projects from ideation to implementation. Highlights: Architected a full-stack data platform from scratch in a fast-paced startup with no prior infrastructure or training budget, demonstrating grit, adaptability, and deep technical ownership. Successfully implemented Apache Kafka with Strimzi, Airflow orchestration, and Presto/Trino on Kubernetes. Fully managed observability stacks using Prometheus, Grafana, and other enterprise tools across 500+ cloud instances. Served as the first line of support for mission-critical DataOps issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high customer satisfaction. I thrive in environments that demand both creativity and precision, especially when building infrastructure for AI, big data, and high-throughput systems. Whether you're scaling a data platform, building robust CI/CD workflows, or optimizing performance, I'm here to make it happen.