Paula Daly

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About Paula Daly

A seasoned IT professional with comprehensive experience across various domains of the IT industry. Expertise spans across software development, project management, test management, and currently excelling in DevOps and platform engineering. With my DevOps expertise at Optus, I've become adept at orchestrating Kubernetes environments and engineering CI/CD pipelines that enhance development workflows. At the heart of my professional journey is a commitment to operational excellence and innovation. In my current role as a Senior DevOps Engineer, I've had the opportunity to manage both AWS-hosted and on-premises RedHat Openshift Kubernetes clusters, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability. My collaboration with development teams has been pivotal in providing CI/CD pipelines, integrating tools like SonarQube and Prisma for code quality and security. This hands-on experience has not only honed my technical skills but has also reinforced the importance of teamwork and cross-functional partnerships in driving technological advancements. The ability to transition between roles such as software development, development management, project management, test management, and back to an engineering role as a DevOps/Platform engineer showcases a dynamic and adaptable career path. This journey reflects a deep understanding of both the technical and managerial aspects of the IT industry, enabling a well-rounded skill set that is valuable across various domains.