Christian
Schramm Do Carmo
Senior DevSecOps Engineer & System Administrator
- E-mail christian@schrammdocarmo.com
Senior Platform and DevOps Engineer with over 20 years of experience specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, and automation. Proven expertise in designing, automating, and operating Kubernetes platforms in both cloud and on-premises environments. Strong background in Terraform, GitOps driven delivery models, and end-to-end automation of infrastructure and platform operations. Focused on building scalable, highly available, and secure environments with a passion for improving reliability, operational efficiency, and developer experience through modern cloud-native practices.
Language Skills
Skills
Platform Engineering & Cloud Native
- Kubernetes Administration & Platform Engineering (On-Premises and Cloud)
- Docker, Podman, containerd, Helm, Harbor, Istio
- Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- GitOps and Cloud Native Delivery Models
- High Availability, Scalability, and Production Platform Operations
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
- Ansible, Chef, Configuration Management
- Infrastructure Automation and Self-Service Platforms
- Linux System Administration and Automation
CI/CD & Software Delivery
- Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Bamboo
- CI/CD Pipeline Design and Automation
- Artifact Management: Nexus, Harbor
- DevOps Practices, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence
Observability, Monitoring & Reliability
- Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager
- OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, Fluent Bit
- ELK Stack, OpenSearch
- Zabbix, Nagios, New Relic
- Logging, Metrics, Tracing and SRE Practices
- Incident Management: OpsGenie, PagerDuty
Security & DevSecOps
- Cloud Security and Identity Management (AWS IAM)
- HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk
- Container Security: Trivy, Kyverno
- Infrastructure Security: tfsec, CIS Benchmarks
- Security Automation, Compliance and Audit Support
- ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Governance
Networking & Infrastructure
- TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Routing, NAT and Firewall Concepts
- Cisco, Fortinet Firewalls and Security Platforms
- HAProxy, Traefik, NGINX
- Citrix NetScaler
- NetApp Storage Platforms
Databases & Middleware
- PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server
- MongoDB
- Apache, NGINX, Tomcat
- Apache Kafka
- Elasticsearch / OpenSearch
Programming & Scripting
- Python
- Shell / Bash Scripting
- JavaScript / Node.js
- Ruby
- PHP
- Go
- Rust
Work Experience
Senior DevOps Engineer - IT Service & Automation
Proximus NXT
- Designing and operating secure, cloud-native platforms with a focus on Kubernetes, automation, and hybrid infrastructure
- Engineering secure-by-design, air-gapped Kubernetes environments based on Red Hat and Ubuntu platforms
- Modernizing enterprise infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible
- Developing automation solutions with Python and Ruby to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance
- Driving the transformation from traditional IT operations towards scalable DevOps and platform engineering practices
Senior DevOps Engineer / IT Operations Engineer
Logdirect S.A. (2016-2019)
Focus S.A. - IT Department (2019-2025)
Digikod S.A. (2025-2026)
Responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving enterprise infrastructure, deployment processes, and automation workflows.
- Designed and maintained highly available infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated application deployment processes
- Built automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, scripting, and configuration management tools
- Improved operational efficiency through monitoring, logging, and infrastructure optimization
- Collaborated with development teams to implement DevOps practices and improve software delivery lifecycle
DevOps Engineer
Open Registry S.A.
Managed mostly datacenter but also cloud infrastructure while introducing automation and improving deployment workflows.
- Administered Linux-based infrastructure and production environments
- Automated deployment processes and operational tasks
- Supported cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization initiatives
DevOps Engineer
Open Assessment Technologies S.A.
Supported the company's AWS-based cloud infrastructure and contributed to the development and operation of the SaaS platform.
- Managed AWS infrastructure and deployment workflows
- Supported application development and platform improvements
- Automated operational processes to improve reliability
DevOps / System Engineer & Web Developer
AtHome Group S.A. (REA Group)
Responsible for infrastructure supporting high-traffic real estate platforms across Luxembourg, France, and Germany.
- Managed production infrastructure across multiple datacenters and AWS environments
- Supported scalable web platforms serving millions of users
- Contributed to backend development using PHP5 and Zend Framework
- Achieved Zend Framework certification in 2012
Web Developer
ABL S.A.
Developed web-based medical applications using modern PHP frameworks, contributing to the design and implementation of business-critical software solutions.
- Developed backend functionality using PHP5 and Zend Framework
- Implemented database-driven web applications and business workflows
- Collaborated on application design, development, and technical improvements
System Engineer & Web Developer
E-Connect s.a.r.l.
Combined software development with infrastructure administration responsibilities.
- Developed PHP-based web applications, CMS, and e-commerce platforms
- Administered Linux systems, networks, and production environments
- Provided technical leadership and IT support
System Engineer & Web Developer
Dretschler.com s.a.r.l.
Combined software development with infrastructure administration responsibilities.
- Developed PHP-based web applications, CMS, and e-commerce platforms
- Administered Linux systems, networks, and production environments
- Provided technical leadership and IT support
Freelance Web Developer & IT Trainer
Provided freelance web development and technical consulting services while delivering IT training courses at adult education centers.
- Designed and developed web applications and websites for clients
- Provided technical training in IT fundamentals and software development
- Supported organizations with technology adoption and digital solutions
Software Developer
VSB-Systems
Developed enterprise software solutions for logistics environments, including systems supporting Ford-related operations.
- Developed applications on IBM AS/400 platforms
- Created complex database queries, business logic, and user interfaces
- Integrated heterogeneous systems using Perl and Java-based solutions
- Completed professional IT qualification ahead of schedule through practical experience
IT Support Technician
Arlt.com Mannheim
Provided technical support and hardware services in a retail IT environment.
- Hardware assembly, diagnostics, and repair
- PC configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Customer technical consulting and support
Studies in Information Technology
Berufsakademie Mannheim
Dual-study program combining academic education with practical experience in software development and IT systems.
My Interests
- Spending time with my Family
- Trail Running
- Traveling