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Kevin Olanday
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Kevin Olanday

Passionate and Innovative

About Me

Machines do the work, but people build the future.

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  • Name Email Phone Address Education Languages Nationality Freelance
  • James Anderson hellojames@gmail.com +123 456 7890 20, Bordeshi, Amin Bazar B.Sc in Physics English, Bangla Bangladeshi Available

I am a huge advocate of intelligent automation and AI solutions. Whether professional or otherwise, people should not be expending their time on tasks machines could do better and more efficiently.

Yet, success isn’t achieved in isolation. My experience as a DevOps leader has fueled my passion for building high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. I'm committed to empowering individuals, driving team growth, and unlocking potential to achieve remarkable outcomes together.

If you or your company share the same thinking I do, let's get in touch and build the future together.

  • Name Email Phone Address Education Languages Freelance
  • Kevin Olanday kevin.olanday@gmail.com +63 927 981 4190 Philippines B.Sc in Engineering English, Filipino, Japanese Available

Expertise

Passionate about harnessing technology to inspire positive change and growth.

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Intelligent Automation

I leverage RPA, scripting, and machine learning to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.

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AI & Prompt Engineering

I employ generative AI to design creative solutions that yield original content, including visuals and interactive media.

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Team Development

I build high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration to achieve collective success.

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DevOps Toolchain

I harness a comprehensive DevOps toolchain to streamline workflows and support efficient continuous delivery.

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Software Development

I design, build and deploy personalized applications and automation tools for various use cases.

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Data Analytics

I transform complex data into actionable insights using advanced analytics and interactive visualization tools.

Testimonials

What People Say About Me

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More About Me

A blend of personal passions and meaningful causes that define my life outside work.

Hobby & Interests

  • Technology
  • Travelling
  • Board Games
  • Teaching
  • Piano
  • Reading
  • Running
  • Gadgets

Causes

  • Education and Skill Development
  • Environmental Conversation
  • Povery Alleviation
  • Animal Welfare
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Technology and Innovation for Good

Resume

An ongoing journey of growth and success.

Work Experience

  • Senior DevOps & Automation Leader

    Macquarie Group (Nov, 2023 - Present)
    Macquarie Group

    I lead a high-performing team to drive automation, optimize operations, and accelerate business growth. By leveraging strategic leadership and technical expertise, I streamline processes, develop advanced tools, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions.


    My focus is on enhancing performance, ensuring robust cybersecurity, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Through continuous improvement, I eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and deliver scalable solutions that drive long-term success.

  • Senior Principal Engineer

    Deltek (Jun, 2019 - Nov, 2023)
    Deltek

    I led the Business Applications team to deliver impactful automation solutions, including overhauling server maintenance processes to save 500+ hours annually and pioneering IT's adoption of RPA, reducing turnaround times by 90%.


    I completely overhauled server maintenance through automation, saving 500 hours annually, and pioneered RPA adoption in the IT department. I designed and deployed bots for three global processes, reducing turnaround time by 90%, and engineered a company-wide AI assistant. My contributions earned multiple awards, including the prestigious Global Deltek Champion recognition within just one year.

  • Progressive Roles in DevOps, Security, and Automation

    Macquarie Group (May, 2013 - May, 2019)
    Macquarie Group

    I played a key role in optimizing IT infrastructure and automation across multiple roles. As a Wintel Engineer, I maintained and enhanced the organization’s Windows Server environment, developing numerous scripts and completely overhauling our approach to server patch management for improved efficiency and security.


    Transitioning into an Application Support Analyst role, I provided high-level global support for business-critical applications, overseeing configuration, scheduling, and scripting to streamline operations. I then moved into security, where I managed system-wide access requests, investigations, and maintenance as a Security Engineer, ensuring compliance and robust security measures across all platforms.


    I later transitioned to DevOps Engineer and Automation Taskforce member, where I focused on infrastructure automation and lifecycle management, before ultimately becoming a DevOps Automation Team Lead and Scrum Master, guiding global teams in delivering innovative solutions.


  • Quality Engineer Intern

    Amkor Technology (Sep, 2011 - Dec, 2011)
    Amkor Technology

    Analyzed key data using quality tools and maintained assembly line standards through 8D methodologies, time studies, and audits.


    Delivered presentations for quality initiatives and provided support for external audit preparations.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

    De La Salle University (2027 - 2012)
    DLSU

    Jose Rizal First Honors Awardee
    Vice President of Publicity (Batch Government)
    Campaign Officer (Santugon)
    Graphics Designer (Uplink)
    ECES Member

  • High School Diploma

    Saint Andrew's School (2003 - 2007)
    SAS

    Best in Deportment
    Loyalt Awardee
    Math Club Inner Circle
    SAS Courier Staff
    Soul Society

My Skills

A blend of technical proficiency and strategic leadership.

Automation & Development

  • UIPath
  • BMC AO
  • Pega Robotics
  • Power Automate
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • C#
  • .NET
  • Java

Cloud, Infrastructure & Security

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Windows
  • Unix
  • Active Directory (AD)
  • SailPoint IIQ
  • Jenkins
  • Docker
  • Selenium
  • Control-M

Data Management & Analytics

  • SQL
  • Sybase
  • Oracle
  • Alteryx
  • IBM AppConnect
  • Power BI
  • SAP Infoview

Tools & IT Service Management

  • Visual Studio/Code
  • Git
  • Splunk
  • Bitbucket
  • Bamboo
  • Helix
  • Confluence
  • TFS/ADO
  • JIRA
  • SharePoint

Currently Learning

ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs

80%

Stable Diffusion & ComfyUI

65%

Azure AI & AWS AI Services

30%

TensorFlow & PyTorch

10%

Language Skills

English

Filipino

Japanese

Awards & Certifications

A commitment to continuous learning and growth.

UiPath Certified Professional Associate RPA Developer (UiRPA)

May 2023

UiPath

New York, United States

Validates core RPA development skills with UiPath.

Microsoft Certified : Azure Fundamentals

Aug 2022

Microsoft

Washington, D.C, United States

Confirms foundational cloud knowledge in Azure.

Global Problem-Solver (2nd Place, NASA Global Hackathon)

Aug 2020

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Washington, D.C, United States

Recognized for innovative problem-solving on a global scale.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

2017

Amazon

Washington, D.C, United States

Proves expertise in designing scalable cloud solutions.

Pega Robotic Automation Architect Essentials

2018

Pegasystems

Massachusetts, United States

Demonstrates proficiency in Pega robotic automation.

ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management

2013

PeopleCert

London, United Kingdom

Establishes knowledge of IT service best practices.

Electronics and Communications Engineering License

2012

Professional Regulation Commission

Manila, Philippines

National License to practice Electronics and Communications Engineering.

References & Recognition

Available for verification upon request.

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Ailen Malaluan-De Ocampo

Deltek
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Marvin Delos Reyes

Converge ICT
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Michael O'Connell

Deltek
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Alex Tongson

Tenerity

Portfolio

From concept to execution—my work in focus.

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Blog

Tech musings and professional reflections.

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Personalized Learning System using AI

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Real-Time Language Translation using AI

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DeepDream Image Creation Project

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AI Powered Video Editing Automation

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Address

The Rise, Makati, Philippines

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