Valentyn Yakovlev
About Valentyn Yakovlev
Valentyn Yakovlev is a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in various virtualization technologies and cloud providers. He has held positions at several organizations, including Namecheap, Inc., Adoriasoft, and Mirantis, and possesses skills in multiple programming languages and operating systems.
Current Position at Allset
Valentyn Yakovlev serves as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Allset, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves overseeing the deployment and management of infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, and optimizing performance. His experience in DevOps practices contributes to the efficiency of the engineering team at Allset.
Previous Experience at Namecheap, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Valentyn Yakovlev worked at Namecheap, Inc. for two years. He held the position of Senior DevOps Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and later became the Lead DevOps Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing cloud infrastructure and implementing automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Career Background in IT
Valentyn Yakovlev has a diverse background in IT, beginning his career as an IT System Administrator at Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics from 2011 to 2015. He then transitioned to various roles, including Lead System Administrator at Chameleon-soft and DevOps Engineer at Grid Dynamics, where he gained extensive experience in system management and cloud technologies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Valentyn Yakovlev possesses a wide range of technical skills, including expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere, Docker, and Kubernetes. He is proficient in cloud services like AWS and DigitalOcean, and has experience with CI systems including Jenkins and GitLab CI. His programming skills include languages such as Bash, Python, and Elixir, which support his work in automation and system integration.
Education and Early Career
Valentyn Yakovlev's educational background includes training in IT systems, which laid the foundation for his career in technology. His early roles, including Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Mirantis, provided him with valuable experience in software testing and quality assurance, further enhancing his capabilities in the IT field.