Alden Dalusong
About Alden Dalusong
Alden Dalusong is a Senior DevOps Engineer and Team Leader at illion in Hamilton, New Zealand, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in software engineering, with previous roles at Spark New Zealand and Datacom, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours in Software Engineering from The University of Waikato.
Work at Illion
Alden Dalusong has been employed at Illion as a Senior DevOps Engineer and Team Leader since 2021. His role is based in Hamilton, New Zealand, where he leads initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of software operations. He focuses on implementing DevSecOps practices, which integrate security into the software development lifecycle. His expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, supports the optimization of infrastructure and application deployment.
Previous Experience at Spark New Zealand
Prior to joining Illion, Alden Dalusong worked at Spark New Zealand for a total of four years. He served as a Senior Software Engineer (DevOps) from 2019 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer (DevOps) from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Spark New Zealand allowed him to develop a strong foundation in software engineering and DevOps practices.
Early Career at Datacom
Alden began his career at Datacom, where he worked as a Junior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. This role provided him with essential experience in software development and engineering principles, laying the groundwork for his future positions in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Alden Dalusong earned a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours in Software Engineering from The University of Waikato. His academic background has equipped him with a solid understanding of engineering principles and software development methodologies. He specializes in cloud technologies, Kubernetes for container orchestration, and Terraform for infrastructure as code, focusing on enhancing system reliability and performance.
Technical Skills and Practices
Alden emphasizes the importance of monitoring and observability in ensuring system reliability and performance. He advocates for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) to accelerate software delivery. His focus on implementing DevSecOps practices enhances security throughout the software development lifecycle, making him a valuable asset in the field of DevOps.