Senior DevOps Engineer

About Me
I'm Danilo Falcão da Silva, a technology professional with over 20 years of experience based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I have honed my skills across a diverse range of industries, including ISP, Web Hosting, Software Development, Public Sector, Telecom, and FinTech.
My expertise spans multiple operating systems, including Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and Illumos/SmartOS, complemented by strong Bash scripting abilities. Throughout my career I've demonstrated a passion for designing, planning, and optimizing network and system infrastructures.
Core Competencies
"I take pride in my ability to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently, often leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and various cloud platforms."
Professional Experience
Senior DevOps Engineer
Leading DevOps consulting for global clients. Deployed enterprise VMware platform supporting 500+ VMs with 99.99% uptime.
DevOps Specialist
Rebuilt infrastructure using Docker and AWS. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and blue/green deployments.
DevOps Engineer
Managed cloud-based platform infrastructure, focusing on deployment and configuration of microservices.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Designed hybrid cloud solutions achieving 99.97% uptime for payment processing systems. Reduced infrastructure costs by 35%.
Cloud Consultant
Managed Oracle Cloud and AWS deployments for petroleum distribution operations. Provided technical advisory and support.
Lead DevOps Engineer
Designed and built cloud infrastructure for telecom operations using Infrastructure as Code.
DevOps Engineer
Managed Alpine Linux systems and virtualization infrastructure. Implemented monitoring and automation solutions.
Lead Platform Engineer
Managed multi-cloud platforms including AWS, Rackspace, and Azure. Focused on capacity planning and security.
VP, Head of Infrastructure
Led IT infrastructure implementation and coordination. Drove technology innovation and global adoption.
Systems / DevOps Engineer
Optimized applications and maintained infrastructure. Implemented monitoring with Zabbix and New Relic.
Senior Systems Engineer
Managed LEMP platforms and database operations. Implemented automation and security measures.
Systems Engineering Specialist
Managed large-scale distributed systems for secure email services. Provided 24/7 on-call support.
Unix Systems Administrator
Administered Linux servers and databases. Developed automation scripts and disaster recovery procedures.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems
Cloud Platforms
Containers & Orchestration
Databases
Programming & Scripting
DevOps Tools
Certifications & Education
Professional Certifications
CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Professional certification that validates cloud-native computing skills
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Certification for professionals who know the basic concepts and skills of using Terraform
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Azure fundamentals certification covering cloud concepts, core Azure services, and Azure workloads
Google IT Automation with Python
Professional certificate in IT automation using Python
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Professional certificate in cybersecurity fundamentals
GitOps Foundations
Foundational certification in GitOps practices and methodologies
Education & Volunteering
Information Systems
Bachelor degree in Information Systems
QA & Infrastructure
Quality Assurance and Infrastructure contributions
Virtualization SIG
Special Interest Group for Virtualization technologies
OpenBSD Supporter
Financial supporter of OpenBSD development
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
If you would like to get in touch, feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on social media. I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities and exciting projects.