Manole Razvan

DevOps Engineer | AWS Cloud Architect | Driving Innovation in AWS, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and More

With over a decade in IT, I specialize in building and automating cloud-native infrastructure using AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. At IBM, I lead major cloud migration initiatives and mentor engineers, combining technical leadership with hands-on delivery of scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

My core expertise lies in:

  • Designing cloud architectures on AWS (ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and more)
  • Leading CI/CD transformations (e.g., migrating from Jenkins to GitHub Actions)
  • Managing database migrations—especially Oracle to PostgreSQL using tools like AWS DMS, SCT, and Ora2PG
  • Integrating FinOps and security best practices to optimize performance, cost, and compliance

Beyond the tech, I'm passionate about mentoring teams, guiding them through certifications, and supporting their growth in real-world cloud projects. I thrive in environments that foster innovation, ownership, and continuous learning—always looking for ways to simplify complex challenges and deliver resilient systems at scale.


Experience

Technical Team Lead & Cloud Migration Specialist

IBM Brasov, Romania

Leadership: Led and mentored engineers in AWS, Docker, and Terraform, guiding them through certifications and project placements

CI/CD Transformation: Migrated Jenkins pipelines to GitHub Actions, establishing CI/CD standards and org-level GitHub rules

Database Migration: Led database migrations from Oracle to PostgreSQL using AWS DMS, SCT, and Ora2PG

Cloud Architecture: Designed and implemented secure, cost-optimized infrastructure with a FinOps-first approach

Cloud Migration: Successfully migrated tens of applications to AWS, utilizing microservices, containerization, and VM-based solutions

Cross-Project Collaboration: Worked across multiple projects, helping design cloud strategies and unblock infrastructure challenges

Jun 2023 - Present

Infrastructure Specialist

IBM Brasov County, Romania

Application Management: Monitored and maintained infrastructure for financial services applications of a major German car manufacturer

Problem Solving: Performed Level 3 problem investigation for Delphi/SQL/Apache/WebLogic applications

Technical Implementation: Planned, coordinated, and implemented multiple technical migrations involving Oracle, WebLogic, Apache, UNIX, Windows Server

Automation: Designed and implemented multiple automation solutions using Bash scripting

Monitoring: Implemented ELK stacks for improved application monitoring and logging

Jan 2018 - Jun 2023

2nd Level Applications and VoIP Incident Manager

Atos / Unify Brasov County, Romania

Technical Support: Provided 2nd level support for OpenScape Voice, UC Application Suite, and related VoIP systems

Troubleshooting: Performed trace/log collection and investigation (SIP, Q931, syslog, tcpdump, Wireshark logs)

System Administration: Managed upgrades, patching, and security audits for Linux systems and VoIP applications

Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

Education

University Transilvania Brasov

Engineer’s Degree in Industrial Economic Engineering
Brasov, Romania
2011 - 2015

Skills

  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), ELK Stack
  • Programming & Scripting: Bash, Python, SQL
  • Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • Web Technologies: Apache, WebLogic, Nginx
  • Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, Windows Server
  • Monitoring & Logging: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
  • VoIP & Telecommunications: OpenScape Voice, SIP, ISDN

Interests

I am a big LEGO fan, with a collection of over 70 sets. My collection includes mostly cars, but also features movie memorabilia, flowers, and interesting Creator sets.

I enjoy working on my home lab with Docker containers, finding ways to automate my daily life using Docker, Home Assistant, and other tools.


Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

AWS Certified Security Speciality

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Architectural Thinking issued by IBM

Architectural Thinking issued by IBM

IBM Recognized Speaker/Presenter

IBM Recognized Speaker/Presenter Issued by IBM

IBM Recognized Teacher/Educator

IBM Recognized Teacher/Educator Issued by IBM

Security and Privacy by Design Foundations

Security and Privacy by Design Foundations Issued by IBM


Contact

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