Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Syll
Cloud & DevSecOps Engineer
About
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Syll is a Computer Science & Telecommunications Engineer with a strong engineering background in cloud computing, DevOps/GitOps, cybersecurity, software architecture, AI/ML, and advanced infrastructure. He brings 1.75 years of experience, specializing in cloud-native solutions and robust DevSecOps practices. Through hands-on internships, he has developed expert skills in automating infrastructure lifecycles and enhancing security postures. He is seeking opportunities to leverage his comprehensive technical expertise in challenging cloud and cybersecurity roles.
Experience
Cloud DevSecOps Engineer
Feb 2026 – Aug 2026 · 6 mosSONATEL
- Designed and developed IaC platforms to automate VMware VM lifecycle: provisioning, configuration, migration, and decommissioning.
- Used Terraform and Ansible within GitLab CI/CD for secure, modular infrastructure deployment.
- Integrated IPAM and network access control for automated IP allocation and resource cleanup.
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Jul 2025 – Dec 2025 · 5 mosSONATEL
- Designed and implemented IaC tooling for secure cloud resource provisioning across environments.
- Integrated automated workflows with Jira Service Management for ticketing and approvals.
- Developed reusable Terraform modules and deployed Ansible AWX for configuration management and drift detection.
Cloud Engineer
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mosSONATEL
- Built a custom Cloud Assessment Tool to evaluate application cloud migration readiness and risks.
- Created detailed cloud migration roadmaps and supported infrastructure optimization initiatives.
Skills
Cybersecurity
Certifications
Cloud & DevOps
AI & Software Development
Languages
Education & Certifications
Engineering Degree in Computer Science & Telecommunications
École Polytechnique de Thiès · 2026
Intensive Pre-Engineering Curriculum
École Polytechnique de Thiès · 2023