Nichita Trifan

DevOps | Scaling your tech potential | West Texas A&M Graduate

Chișinău, Moldova

About

I am a software engineer with more than 4 years of professional experience. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Founder and the owner of the ITPatterns LLC Software Consulting company. At ITPatterns, I am leading a team of experienced software engineers who are ready to solve any roadblock you might encounter in your software development way. We help you to define, estimate, develop, test, and deploy your future software!

Experience

  • DevOps at ITPatterns LLC
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Provided DevOps and infrastructure consulting services for internal and client projects. Managed and maintained cloud and on-premises servers, automated deployments, and improved infrastructure security and reliability. Responsible for maintaining the company website infrastructure and administering containerized application environments. ●​ Managed infrastructure on AWS, Vultr, and on-premises Linux servers (Proxmox) ●​ Automated deployments with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD ● Deployed and administered applications with Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes​ ● Configured and managed Couchbase clusters​ ● Automated server provisioning and configuration with Ansible​ ● Implemented security monitoring using Wazuh, ClamAV, and Pi-hole DNS​ ● Administered MongoDB, Apache HTTP Server, iptables, SSH, and scheduled jobs with cron​ ●​ Developed automation scripts in Python and Bash

  • Used Car Sales Manager at Redline Auto Source
    Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 · 10 mos

    - Acquiring Inventory. Attended auto auctions in the DFW area to source vehicles for dealership inventory. Conducted pre-auction inspections, placed strategic bids, and secured desirable vehicles. - Inventory Management. Oversaw the preparation of acquired vehicles for sale, ensuring they met quality and presentation standards. - Sales. Listed vehicles for sale across multiple platforms, effectively marketing inventory to potential buyers. Engaged with clients, provided detailed vehicle presentations, and successfully closed sales. Achieved a total of 40 vehicle sales.

  • Full Stack Software Engineer at KTBlack Services
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr

  • Math Tutor at West Texas A&M University
    Aug 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Provided one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions to help students strengthen their understanding of mathematical concepts. - Assisted as a supplemental instructor, reinforcing course material through alternative explanations and guided problem-solving. - Helped students improve their academic performance and develop problem-solving skills, preparing them for exams and future coursework.

  • Software Engineer at Martspec LLC
    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 · 8 mos

    - Designed and implemented the front-end of Martspec’s website, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. Used tools such as VueJS, Bootstrap, TypeScript. - Actively participated in discussions on website implementation and UI/UX design, contributing to a visually appealing and intuitive interface.