Raymund Herradura
Cloud Engineer
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure.
Programming Languages: Python, PHP, Bash.
CI/CD: TeamCity, OcotopusDeploy, Artifactory, Codepipeline, Github Actions.
Infrastructure: Terraform, Kotlin DSL.
Containers and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
Observability/Monitoring: NewRelic, SumoLogic, PagerDuty.
Databases: MySQL, Postgres, Aurora, DynamoDB, Oracle.
Version Control & Issue Tracking: Github, GitLab, Jira.
Work Experience
Career Break January 2024 - current
Platform Engineer, Xero Auckland, NZ Jun 2022 - July 2023
Company: Xero // Accounting SaaS software that helps SME and large businesses thrive.
I turned server provisioning and configuration management into a smooth ride, zipping up deployments and making maintenance a breeze. Plus, I cleared the path for our Software Engineers by tackling CI/CD pipelines, artefact repositories, and databases issues. I employ a security first mindset, and crafted a secure code review process to keep everything shipshape.
Intermediate Data Engineer Auckland,NZ Mar 2020 - Jun 2022
Company: Idexx // ezyVet powered by Idexx is a SaaS global veterinary software.
Developed, modified, and implemented scripts for an ETL system ingesting data into Ezyvet's platform. This process utilised the technology stack of PHP, C#, Docker, GitLab, and AWS services like EC2, S3, ASG, EBS, Lambdas, Dynamo DB, and Aurora which optimised the client onboarding journey.
Data Engineer Auckland, NZ Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
Company: Dexibit // A startup built for Museum Analytics
I built a data pipeline dream team using Python, AWS services, and Airflow. This powerhouse combo transforms and supports APIs that gulp down financial data, making sure forecasting and financial reports are top-notch.
Professional Development Auckland, NZ Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
Company: Manukau Institute of Technology // Completed Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics.
Security Operations Engineer Singapore, Mar 2014 - Sep 2017
Company: Deutsche Bank // A Global Investment Banking Firm.
Implemented security best practices for log management and analysis to harden system security, resulting in a 50% decrease in security incidents.
Database Engineer Philippines, Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
Company: IBM // A Global Tech Company hat produces computer hardware, software, and provides services in areas like mainframe computers, nanotechnology, and research.
Established the research and development stages for a cloud platform utilising open source database technology that is provisioned to host 15 million pre-paid subscribers.
Education & Certifications
Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics, Manukau Institute of Technology - Auckland, NZ Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
BS in Information Technology, Mapua Institute of Technology - Philippines, Manila 2001 - 2006
AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) Credly - Cert reset incoming!
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (HCTA0-002) Hashicorp - Up for a renewal!