Cloud
AWS (VPC, ECS/EKS, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config), Azure, GCP
Securing cloud, shipping reliably.
I am a results-driven Cloud Security and DevOps Engineer in training, bringing a strong foundation in data management, education, and sales to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions. My background in data security, compliance, and client relationship management informs my approach to cloud engineering. Skilled in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and cloud security best practices.
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Zero Trust
Highlights
- Hardened EKS clusters with OPA/Gatekeeper policies
- Built GitHub Actions pipeline with SAST/DAST and SBOM
- Reduced deploy lead time from days to minutes
- Implemented least-privilege IAM across multi-account AWS
Skills
Containers & Orchestration
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform, AWS CDK
Security
Data protection, IAM, OPA/Gatekeeper, Secrets Management
CI/CD & Automation
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins
Other
Customer service, sales strategy, education & training
Cloud
AWS (VPC, ECS/EKS, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config), Azure, GCP
Containers & Orchestration
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible
Security
Threat modeling, IAM, OPA/Gatekeeper, Secrets Mgmt, SIEM, Zero Trust
CI/CD & Automation
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Argo CD, Jenkins, Python, Bash
Observability
Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
Projects
Secure AWS Website Deployment
AWS · DNS · IaCDeployed scalable, highly available websites on AWS, configured DNS for custom domains, and applied best practices in security, automation, and infrastructure as code.
Data Capture & Security
Data Privacy · ComplianceEnsured accuracy, compliance, and security of sensitive personal and biometric data at Youreka IDID, maintaining high standards for data privacy and integrity.
Sales Growth & Client Acquisition
Business Development · StrategyAchieved year-over-year revenue growth at Monument Distillers Nigeria by securing new accounts, expanding distribution, and building long-term client relationships.
Multi-tenant EKS with policy as code (OPA/Gatekeeper), workload identity, and automated CIS benchmarks.
Zero-Trust CI/CD
GitHub Actions · SBOM · SLSASigned artifacts with provenance, software supply chain scanning, and environment protections.
Terraform Modules
Terraform · AWSReusable Terraform modules for VPC, EKS, and secure networking with least-privilege IAM.
Certifications & Education
Certifications
- Prompt Engineering Application — Simplilearn (07/2025 - Present)
- Introduction to Cloud Computing with AWS, Azure, and GCP — Udemy (03/2025 - Present)
- Currently enrolled in Cloud Security and DevOps — Digital Witch
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Botany/Plant Biology — University of Calabar (2011 - 2015)
Contact
- Email: gabrielphilipgillz@gmail.com
- Phone: +2348166458523
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabrielphilipoffiong
- GitHub: github.com/your-handle
- Location: Cross River State, Nigeria