Grace Kingsley

Experience

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  F.S. Idachaba Foundation for Research and Scholarship

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  Research Assistant

  • Collect data, study, and research and analyze and evaluate.• Conduct research and initiate safety measures in a facility or an organization.• Research, study and provide designs and architecture.• Perform tests on equipment and instruments for quality.• Deliver qualitative results through research and analysis.• Analyze data and make appropriate changes.• Research, study, evaluate and perform data analysis.• Perform data management through research and analysis.• Assist senior research staff in their tasks Show less

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  F.S. Idachaba Foundation for Research and Scholarship

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2018

  • Performing criminal background checks required by the company • Explaining and providing information on employee benefits, programs, and education.• Covering all legal compliance for human resource federal and state requirements• Maintaining employee records and paperwork• Answering employee questions and addressing employee concerns with the company• Reviewing procedures for employee safety, welfare, wellness and health• Representing the employer in community and recruiting events• Overseeing social events• Leave application• Arrange travel accommodations and process expense forms• Dealing with correspondence, complaints, and queries • Preparing letters, presentations, and reports• Supervising and monitoring the work of employees • Managing the office budget.• Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients• Accomplishes human resources department and organization mission by completing related results as needed• Facility management • Performing administrative tasks Show less • Supply and dispatch of books to notable university libraries• Scheduling and organizing meetings and events and travels• Designed spreadsheets, slide shows, presentations, charts, graphs and other documentation as needed.• Working with accounting and management team to set budgets, monitor spending, and processing payroll and other expenses.• Planning, scheduling, and promoting office events, deliveries including meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, and training sessions.• Collecting, organizing, and storing information using computers and filing systems.• Supervise and coordinate property renovation and construction• Invoicing and negotiation with vendors or contractors• Coordinate travel arrangement• Ensure quality equipment, materials are purchased for projects. • Coordinate training / Manual walk-through for new employees• Monitoring Results for special projects by coordinating information and requirements.• Facility Management (i) Tracking assets maintenance such as Generators, vehicles e.t.c(ii) Review of vehicle papers and renewal• Monitor the Purchase of materials by obtaining requirements; negotiating price, quality, and delivery; approving invoices. Show less

  • Human Resource assistant

    Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Administrative Manager

    Mar 2014 - May 2016
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  Cloudhight Consulting

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  DevOps Intern

  As a DevOps Intern at [Company Name], I contributed to the automation and optimization of cloud infrastructure and services, primarily using AWS technologies. My role allowed me to work closely with the engineering team to implement DevOps practices and gain hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Assisted in the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure on AWS using services like EC2, S3, and RDS.Worked on CI/CD pipeline automation utilizing tools such as Jenkins, AWS and Gitbaash, and Github enabling faster and more efficient software delivery.Supported the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) usingTerraform, which improved environment consistency and reduced manual configuration errors.Collaborated with the team to monitor cloud infrastructure performance using AWS CloudWatch, identifying areas for optimization and ensuring uptime and reliability.Participated in troubleshooting issues related to cloud resources, network configurations, and application deployments.Gained exposure to cloud security best practices, including configuring IAM roles, security groups, and ensuring compliance with security policies.Developed an understanding of containerization using Docker and worked on container orchestration with AWS ECS.Contributed to automating the provisioning of development, testing, and production environments, streamlining deployment workflows.Skills & Technologies:AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS)CI/CD tools (Jenkins, )Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using TerraformDocker and AWS ECS (Containerization and Orchestration)Version Control (Git, GitHub)Cloud security best practices (IAM, Security Groups) Show less

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  Tek Experts

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Analyzing financial data to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization.• Conducting financial modeling and forecasting to support business decisions related to cloud technology adoption.• Staying abreast of the latest developments in cloud technology, including platforms, services, and emerging trends.• Assessing the financial implications of adopting specific cloud solutions, considering factors such as cost savings, scalability, and security.• Developing risk mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Negotiating contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and other agreements with cloud vendors.• Utilizing data analytics tools to derive insights from financial and operational data related to cloud technology adoption.• Generating reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.• Communicating complex financial and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.• Collaborating with teams to address security concerns and implement best practices.• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization in the context of cloud technology usage.• Recommending and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.• Keeping the team informed about industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements.• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of financial analyses, vendor interactions, and risk assessments.• Creating reports and presentations for senior management to support decision-making. Show less • Troubleshoot and resolve all Azure infrastructure related issues• Perform Azure subscription creation and management with Azure management groups• Perform large-scale VM deployment using PowerShell scripts, ARM templates and Terraform• Use Azure automation and Runbooks to automate reoccurring and repeatable tasks• Plan and deploy Azure AD Connect to synchronize users and groups from on-premises active directory to Azure AD.• Assisted in projects involving Continuous integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)• Scaling Azure Virtual Machines, High availability, and Resiliency• Designing and Implementing Azure VM Storage• Configure monitoring for Azure virtual machines• Perform User and group management and manage RBAC permissions and roles• Perform VM migrations from on-premises to Azure Show less

  • Customer Support Specialist

    May 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Customer Technical Support Engineer L2

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
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  TeKnowledge

  Apr 2023 - now

  Technical Trainer

  Determine the overall effectiveness of programs and make improvementsPrepare training material (presentations, worksheets, etc.)Devise technical training programs according to organizational requirementsKeep and report data on completed courses, absences, issues, etc.Produce training schedules and classroom agendaDetermine course content according to objectivesExecute training sessions, webinars, workshops, etc. in groups or individually.Arrange for and conduct on-site training when needed.Observe and evaluate the results of training programs. Show less