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Roland Nemes

Entry-level DevOps Engineer passionate about building reliable, automated, and scalable infrastructure. I bring strong AWS, Kubernetes, and Linux skills, combined with a unique background in linguistics and translation. My DevOps journey began with personal projects that solved real deployment and automation challenges. I’m committed to bridging development and operations through clean workflows, clear documentation, and continuous improvement.

Based in EU – open to remote or hybrid roles in Hungary & Romania.LinkedInGitHub
Languages:
  • Hungarian (Native)
  • English (C2)
  • Romanian (B2)

Key Skills

DevOps & Cloud
  • AWS Services (IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, CodePipeline, EKS) — used to automate deployments and manage cloud infrastructure.
  • Kubernetes, Helm, Docker — used to deploy and manage scalable containerized applications.
  • CI/CD Pipelines, Git, GitHub — streamlined release cycles for faster, safer deployments.
Linux
  • Shell Scripting (Bash, Posix) — automated repetitive tasks to save hours of manual work.
  • Cronjobs - scheduled tasks for maintenance, backups, and convenience.
Software Development
  • NodeJS
  • JavaScript, TypeScript
  • NextJS
  • React
  • Built full-stack apps with responsive UIs and robust backends.
Language & Communication
  • Translation & Interpretation (HU ⇆ EN ⇆ RO) — adept at communication in multilingual teams.
  • Technical Documentation, API Documentation, Proofreading — can write clear and accurate documentation for complex systems.
  • MemoQ, Trados, Subtitle Edit — experience with professional CAT tools.

Projects

AWS EKS Deployment Automation

Problem: Manual infrastructure setup was slow and prone to error.
Solution: Built a production-ready AWS CloudFormation template that deploys a scalable Kubernetes cluster (EKS) with integrated monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana) and automated CI/CD via AWS CodePipeline and GitHub.
Result: Zero-downtime deployments and reduced provisioning time from hours to minutes.
Learned: Deepened skills in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automated workflows.

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BaseCAT – CAT Tool (In Dev)

Problem: Existing CAT tools feel bloated and unintuitive for some translators.
Solution: Designing and developing a cross-platform CAT tool with a clean interface, secure authentication, and powerful import/export features.
Result: Creating a leaner, more efficient workflow for translators.
Learned: Full-stack architecture, secure authentication flows, and UI/UX optimization for productivity.

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Reddit Clone (Full-Stack App)

Problem: Needed a sandbox to practice full-stack CRUD operations and authentication.
Solution: Built a Reddit-style app with Next.js and SQLite.
Result: Functional platform with user authentication, posts, and comments.
Learned: Handling user data securely, building responsive UIs, backend form validation.

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E-Commerce Application

Problem: Needed to understand backend API design for commerce workflows.
Solution: Developed an Express-based backend for product management, shopping cart, and checkout.
Result: Modular, scalable backend ready for frontend integration.
Learned: API architecture and database interactions.

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Arch Linux Bootstrapper

Problem: Repeated Arch Linux setups wasted time.
Solution: Wrote a Bash script to automate installation and configuration.
Result: Reduced setup time dramatically and ensured consistent environments.
Learned: Shell scripting best practices and Linux automation.

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Dotfiles & Configurations

Problem: Inconsistent dev environments across machines.
Solution: Maintain a central repository of dotfiles and config scripts.
Result: Consistent workflows and faster environment setup.
Learned: Version-controlling configs and cross-system compatibility.

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Timeline

Skills Journey
  • 2022-2023: Began learning the Linux OS and shell scripting.
  • 2024: Started learning cloud computing with AWS; built first CI/CD pipeline.
  • 2024: Deployed Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS; learned monitoring with Prometheus & Grafana.
  • 2025: Started developing BaseCAT with full-stack architecture.
Currently Learning
  • Terraform for multi-cloud deployments.
  • Ansible for further configuring multi-cloud systems.
Next Steps
  • In the immediate future, I’m focused on securing my first role as an Entry-level/Junior DevOps Engineer where I can apply my skills, continue learning, and grow into a valuable team member.

Honours & Awards

  • 1st Place – English Language & Literature Section — 27th Student Conference, PCU (2024) – Showcased research and presentation skills.
  • 1st Place – English Language & Literature Section — 25th Student Conference, PCU (2022) – Recognized for clear communication and structured analysis.
  • Certificate of Contribution — Publicritic International Award & Exhibition (2023) – Translated and proofread multilingual materials.
  • Certificate of Participation — ELT Regional Conference (2023) – Engaged in teaching-related professional discussions.

Education

  • MA – Translation and Interpretation — Partium Christian University, Oradea (2022–2024)
  • BA – English Language and Literature — Partium Christian University, Oradea (2019–2022)

Publications

“Mushroom Viewpoint” – O(u)radea, bilingual tourist guide (EN & HU)

Contact

If you’d like to request my full CV or discuss a DevOps opportunity, send me a message below. I’m happy to explore how I can bring value to your team.