Sonam Chophel

Information Technology System Engineer/DevOps Engineer @ TashiCell

About

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan, while serving as an Information Technology System Engineer at TashiCell. Contributed to developing and deploying BLMIS microservices using Java Spring Boot and FMS microservices with Python FastAPI on Kubernetes clusters. Core competencies include DevOps practices, containerization through Docker, CI/CD automation, and expertise in API gateway design with Spring Cloud Gateway. At TashiCell, collaborated on integrating advanced tools such as Keycloak for authentication, MinIO for object storage, and Prometheus for observability. Focused on enhancing system efficiency through workflow orchestration with Temporal and automation tools like n8n. Motivated by a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, they bring a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges, contributing to scalable and secure IT infrastructure that aligns with organizational goals.

Country

Bhutan

City

Thimphu District

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Prometheus.io, Kong API Gateway, Nats server, n8n, PostgreSQL, Redis, Apache Kafka, Spring Cloud gateway , Terminal db, Keycloak, MinION Object Storage Suite, Grafana, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, AWS Lambda, Solution Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM), DevOps

Experience

Information Technology System Engineer/DevOps Engineer

TashiCell

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Bhutan

Developed, deployed, and maintained BLMIS microservices using Java Spring Boot and Fleet Management System (FMS) microservices using Python FastAPI on on-premises Kubernetes clusters, leveraging Docker, GitHub Actions, and Argo CD for containerization, CI/CD automation, and GitOps-based deployments. Integrated BLMIS and FMS with Keycloak (SSO/OAuth2/OIDC), MinIO (object storage), Apache Kafka and NATS (BATS Server) (event-driven messaging), Redis (caching), OpenSearch (centralized logging and search), Temporal (workflow orchestration), n8n (workflow automation), and observability tools for monitoring, logging, and distributed tracing. Designed and managed API gateways using Spring Cloud Gateway for BLMIS and Kong (Open Source) with NGINX Ingress Controller for FMS, implementing secure API routing, authentication, rate limiting, and traffic management. Designed, implemented, and maintained enterprise IT infrastructure across AWS, Huawei Cloud, and hybrid on-premises environments, managing Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, Docker, Proxmox, VMware, networking, storage, and virtualization platforms. Deployed and managed Java, Python, PHP, Node.js, and Next.js applications in both standalone and containerized environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational reliability. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines, automated application deployments, monitored infrastructure and application performance, optimized system reliability, and implemented security best practices across cloud and on-premises environments. Performed system upgrades, patch management, backups, disaster recovery planning, troubleshooting, and technical support while collaborating with cross-functional development and operations teams to improve platform reliability, deployment efficiency, and infrastructure automation.

Former ICT officer

Royal Thimphu College

2020-1 - 2023-8 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Thimphu, Bhutan

Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including computers, and software. Configure and maintain routers, switches, and wireless access points. Provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students. Administer campus network, internet, Wi-Fi, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Open Journal, and college websites as webmaster. Support and maintain academic/administrative applications and databases. Ensure information security, backups, and data protection. Assist in ICT procurement, installation, and configuration.