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Michael Ankinimbom is a highly accomplished DevOps engineer, database administrator, and cloud Automation expert, with an impressive career spanning several prestigious companies. He has lent his expertise to a wide range of firms, including Microsoft, Deloitte, Nexis Lexis, CSAT Solutions, Soteria, Clorox, Data Logic, and Cognsante. Throughout his career, Michael has proven himself to be a valuable asset to cross-functional teams, thanks to his broad skillset that encompasses Azure, AWS, and GCP. He is particularly adept at managing containerized applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration, and administering cloud-based database solutions. His expertise in IaaS, PaaS, and IaC has solidified his standing in the industry, and his proficiency in Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS, and GCP is widely recognized. Michael has also gained considerable experience in High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions, Git version control management, and server administration across Linux and Windows platforms. His dedication to ongoing professional development has seen him earn several certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Amazon AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03), and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Michael's academic credentials are equally impressive. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota before enrolling in a Master's program in Data Science at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Minnesota. Despite his many accomplishments, Michael remains committed to contributing to team success and is known for his collaborative approach to work. His passion for DevOps engineering, database administration, and cloud services has made him one of the most sought-after experts in his field, and his contributions to the industry are sure to continue for many years to come.