Hi, I'm Cerrah

DevOps Engineer

Currently working at Mono Bilişim. Proficient in Linux, containerization, and automation technologies. Currently managing Proxmox servers, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure for scalability and efficiency.

About Me

Ali Erdem Cerrah

As a DevOps Engineer at Mono Bilişim, I specialize in managing complex infrastructure and implementing modern DevOps practices. My expertise spans across Linux systems, containerization technologies, and automation tools. I'm particularly skilled in managing Proxmox environments, implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure for maximum efficiency and scalability. My technical journey began with a strong foundation in computer engineering, which I'm currently pursuing at Üsküdar University and complementing with practical experience at 42 Ecole. This combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and cutting-edge technologies. I'm passionate about continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology trends, particularly in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and system optimization. My approach combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving skills to deliver efficient and scalable solutions.

My Journey

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

DevOps Engineer - Mono Bilişim

Managing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability for PostgreSQL and Redis clusters, developing Ansible playbooks, and maintaining cloud infrastructure. Implementing monitoring solutions with Grafana and providing technical support for production environments.

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

Deeptech/AI R&D Intern - ArVis Technology

Managed AWS servers for AI development, led team projects, and developed innovative solutions including a robot dog swarm and image processing models using deep differentiable logic gate networks on FPGA.

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

Team Lead - The Complete Robot AUV Team

Led the development of autonomous underwater vehicle projects, coordinating team efforts and implementing technical solutions for competitive robotics challenges.

Education

2022 - 2026

Computer Engineering - Üsküdar University

Pursuing Computer Engineering with 100% Scholarship and 100% English instruction. Currently maintaining a 3.65 GPA while developing strong technical foundations in software development and systems engineering.

2022 - 2024

Computer Science - 42 İstanbul

Participating in 42's innovative peer-to-peer learning program, focusing on practical programming skills and collaborative problem-solving through hands-on projects.

My Skills

Technical Skills

DevOps & Cloud

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Docker, Kubernetes (K3s, K8s, RKE2), Longhorn, Jenkins CI/CD, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible (Playbooks, AWX)

Programming

Golang, Python, C/C++, JavaScript, PHP, Bash, Git

System Administration

Linux (Debian, CentOS), Windows Server, Cloudinit, Cloudbase-init, Proxmox VE, Network configuration, Security hardening, SSL/TLS

Database & Message Brokers

PostgreSQL (replication, WAL-G), Redis, MongoDB, MySQL, Consul, Kafka (Kraft), RabbitMQ

Load Balancing & Web

Caddy, HAProxy, Traefik, WordPress, WordOps

Monitoring & Logging

ELK Stack, LGTM Stack (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir), Zabbix, Uptime Kuma

Collaboration Tools

GitLab, Zulip, Redmine, Jitsi

Professional Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies, Team leadership, Risk assessment

Problem Solving

Analytical thinking, Debug optimization, System architecture

Communication

Technical documentation, Team collaboration, Client relations

Research & Development

Innovation strategies, Technology evaluation, Proof of concepts

Business Acumen

Strategic planning, Resource optimization, Process improvement

Continuous Learning

Adaptability to new technologies, Self-directed learning, Knowledge sharing

Time Management

Prioritization, Deadline management, Work-life balance

Critical Thinking

Root cause analysis, Decision making, Strategic evaluation

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