Wilfried Kouma
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Québec City, QC, Canada
Toptal member since May 4, 2022
Wilfried is an experienced analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is skilled in Python, .NET Core, DevOps, and Cloud Architecture. Wilfried is a fast learner, able to ramp up very quickly and grasp all relevant aspects of a project in record time, bringing efficient and creative solutions to complex problems.
Portfolio
Experience
- .NET Core - 6 years
- DevOps - 5 years
- Python - 5 years
- Azure - 4 years
- Azure DevOps - 3 years
- Web Security - 3 years
- Cloud Security - 3 years
- Cloud - 3 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Linux, Azure, Python, .NET Core, Cloud, Ubuntu, Bash, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure
The most amazing...
...thing I've built, deployed, and managed is a highly secure and scalable mobile workforce management system used by thousands of workers daily.
Work Experience
Cloud Architect
Intelliscient Inc
- Explored cloud services available from major providers and produced service recommendations.
- Created organic, software, and technological architecture notebooks.
- Carried out proofs of concepts for different mandates, particularly for a cloud development platform.
- Evaluated application security risks and proposed mitigation solutions.
- Supported development teams in designing, developing, and testing cloud solutions.
- Conducted technological monitoring and popularization regarding cloud computing and modern and secure development practices.
Senior Cloud and DevOps Developer
CAE
- Developed and maintained the infrastructure as code of the systems.
- Created and supported the pipeline deployment of the systems in the Azure cloud.
- Configured and maintained network isolation, security, and access in several systems.
- Analyzed and developed complex functionalities in critical sections of various systems.
Designer, Architect, Developer
Self-employed
- Collected customer requirements and coordinated a team of programmers.
- Analyzed and developed the back end of the application.
- Coordinated and executed production releases and support operations.
Software Developer
Desjardins Group
- Analyzed and developed complex functionalities in the critical sections of the software.
- Participated in the coordination and execution of updates in production.
- Ensured maintenance and corrected anomalies in various software solutions.
Software Developer
CGI
- Analyzed and developed functionalities in various solutions for different customers.
- Moderated, reviewed the code, and provided support to other developers.
- Participated in the coordination and execution of production releases.
Designer, Architect, Developer
Self-employed
- Coordinated the team and took an active part in the development.
- Handled testing, deployment, and debugging tasks in production using detailed log files.
- Performed corrective and evolutionary maintenance of the website.
IT Technician
Hydro-Québec
- Developed and maintained Excel macros, PowerShell, and Batch scripts.
- Migrated workstations from Windows XP to Windows 7.
- Provided support to users after migrating their workstations.
Experience
Mobile Workforce Management System
Smart Minute Book
Education
Associate's Degree in Computer Programming
Collège Gérald-Godin - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partially Completed Degree in Computer Science
Badji Mokhtar University - Annaba, Algeria
Certifications
Azure Databricks Platform Architect
Databricks
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft
Secure Coding
Secure Code Warrior
Competent Communicator
Toastmasters International
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
Introduction to Digital Currencies
University of Nicosia
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Azure Blob Storage API, Azure Active Directory Graph API, Node.js
Tools
Terraform, Azure Key Vault, Azure App Service, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Active Directory B2C (ADB2C), Azure Network Security Groups, Docker Compose, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), GitHub, Artifactory, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Concourse CI, Auth0, Azure DevOps Services
Languages
C#, Python, JavaScript, Bash, SQL
Frameworks
.NET Core, .NET, ASP.NET, Windows PowerShell, Django, OAuth 2
Paradigms
DevOps, Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Integration (CI), Automation, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Microservices Architecture, Microservices, DevSecOps, Agile
Platforms
Azure, Ubuntu, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes, Blockchain, Oracle, VMware Tanzu Application Service (TAS) (Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)), Azure Functions, Databricks
Storage
Databases, Azure Blobs, Azure Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Databases, PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB
Other
Cloud, Web Security, Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Architecture, Security, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scripting, APIs, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Networks, Authorization, Authentication, Application Monitoring, Azure Cloud Security, GitHub Actions, Serverless, SecOps, Message Queues, Autoscaling, Monitoring, Networking, Leadership, Architectural Modeling, Containerization, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Microsoft Graph API, IT Security, ARM, GitOps, Network Security, Communication, Scrum Master, Digital Currencies, Machine Learning, IT Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Site Reliability, Cloud Storage, Argo CD, Micro SOA, Enterprise Cybersecurity
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