Kevin Hidalgo Ruiz
About Kevin Hidalgo Ruiz
Kevin Hidalgo Ruiz is a DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer currently working at SNGULAR in Barcelona, Spain, since 2022. He has a background in computer engineering and extensive experience in automation, CI/CD pipelines, and container management.
Work at Sngular
Kevin Hidalgo Ruiz has been employed at Sngular as a DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) since 2022. His role involves managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, and implementing best practices in DevOps methodologies. He works in Barcelona, Cataluña, España, contributing to various projects that enhance operational efficiency and system performance.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Prior to his current position, Kevin worked at multiple organizations in DevOps roles. He served as a DevOps Engineer at atSistemas for five months in 2021 and at Geko Cloud for eleven months from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he began his career in DevOps at Ackstorm as a Junior DevOps/Cloud SysAdmin for eight months in 2020. His experience spans various aspects of cloud systems and infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Kevin is currently studying Computer Engineering at 42, where he is pursuing a Private degree since 2022. He also holds a Formación Profesional de Grado Superior in Administración de sistemas y redes from IOC, completed in 2019, and a Formación Profesional de Grado Medio in Informática, comunicaciones y servicios de asistencia from Bemen3, completed in 2013. His expertise includes scripting with Python, Bash, and Go, as well as proficiency in CI/CD pipeline management using Jenkins and Spinnaker.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kevin specializes in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. He has experience in managing containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Additionally, he is skilled in monitoring systems using Prometheus, InfluxDB, and Grafana, which are essential tools for maintaining system health and performance.
Career Background
Kevin's career includes a role as a Sysadmin at PepsiCo from 2017 to 2018, where he gained foundational experience in system administration. His diverse background in various companies and roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of cloud systems, DevOps practices, and infrastructure management.