Kenn Lim

Lead, Site Reliability Engineer, ICT Infrastructure

AirAsia Bhd | October 2022 - Present

Lead a team of 2 members across multiple projects, focused on streamlining deployment processes and enhancing productivity.

Key Projects:

1. Enterprise GitLab Implementation

   • Led the deployment of a self-managed GitLab instance, enhancing departmental version control and collaboration
   • Orchestrated migration from community to enterprise version, integrating with Active Directory
   • Established cross-departmental GitLab services and JIRA integration for streamlined ticket tracking

   Achievements:

   • Enhanced security and centralized version control across the Airline team
   • Mitigated code loss risks from independent developers
   • Strengthened IT audit compliance

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation

   • Architected and implemented Terraform and Ansible solutions with GitLab CI pipelines, optimizing server deployment processes
   • Developed and advocated for automation solutions, significantly improving team productivity
   • Conducted training workshops on IaC methodologies for server deployment and maintenance

   Achievements:

   • Reduced server provisioning time by 75%
   • Accelerated project delivery speed by 55%
   • Implemented version control for infrastructure changes, enhancing traceability and audit compliance

3. Cloud Cost Optimization Platform

   • Developed a platform leveraging GCP recommender data and BigQuery for comprehensive cloud resource analysis
   • Implemented a user-friendly interface for operations team to manage cloud resources efficiently
   • Integrated Vertex AI/Gemini for advanced project analysis and recommendations

   Achievements:

   • Achieved 48% reduction in liability costs through strategic management of snapshots and images
   • Realized 24% cost savings through optimized VM sizing
   • Streamlined identification and elimination of unused cloud services

Senior DevOps Engineer, Smart Canopy

Entrypass Corporation | March 2019 - August 2022

Led a team of 2 members across multiple projects, focused on project delivery and 3rd-party vendor integration.

Key Projects:

1. Smart Series Projects

   • Smart Visitor Management System
   • Smart Connect (API-based system integration tool)
   • Smart License Plate Recognition
   • Smart Dashboard

   Achievements:

   • Dockerized all smart series products, optimizing deployment processes
   • Conducted QA testing for API endpoints and implemented third-party integrations
   • Collaborated with external teams for project integration specifications

2. MyEntrypass 360 Platform

   A unified platform for Entrypass legacy products, including web dashboard and mobile apps (iOS & Android)

   Responsibilities:

   • Managed AWS cloud SaaS deployments
   • Oversaw mobile app deployment processes
   • Integrated the platform with third-party access control systems
   • Maintained AWS web application hosting and server monitoring

3. Smart Canopy

   An event awareness management system with AI automation

   Key Contributions:

   • Deployed projects with various third-party eco-partner systems
   • Managed on-site and remote deployments and support
   • Facilitated integration between Smart Canopy and legacy systems
   • Implemented container technology for Smart Canopy deployment

4. Entrypass Legacy Systems

   Maintained and improved legacy visitor management and access control products

   Responsibilities:

   • Migrated cloud VMS from Digital Ocean to AWS hosting
   • Integrated VMS with third-party hardware
   • Conducted QA testing for Platform 1 API
   • Planned and deployed various access control projects

DevOps IT Engineer

DXC Technology | March 2018 - December 2018 (10 months)

1. Maintained Jenkins infrastructure and provided L4 support for enterprise applications supporting HPE.com

   Key Contributions:

   • Maintained Jenkins tools for internal and external developers
   • Provided L4 support and solutions for Jenkins clients
   • Managed client integration for MicroFocus Jenkins project
   • Oversaw Enterprise Product Experience Service (EPES) tools for HPE.com business team
   • Troubleshooted and resolved HPE.com site incidents
   • Monitored EPES services to prevent downtime
   • Implemented automation scripts and tools (Monit, Slack, Nagios, etc.)
   • Created testing scripts using Selenium tools

Executive Operative

OSUKI ECommerce | August 2017 - December 2017 (5 months)

1. Managed full-stack development for the ecommerce platform, handling both frontend and backend systems

   Key Contributions:

   • Modified and enhanced current inventory system
   • Managed product syncing to several e-commerce marketplaces
   • Handled product management tasks

Lecturer

World of Robotics | May 2015 - August 2015 (4 months)

1. Transferred logic knowledge and inspired kids to be more creative through hands-on building projects

   Responsibilities:

   • Guided international high school students in using GameSalad (an indie game developer tool)
   • Conducted Robotic classes using LEGO MINDSTORMS Education Base Set & EV3 Core Set
   • Taught Android Mobile Computing Year 1 classes at Kingsley International School using MIT App Inventor 2