Experience

WORK
  • PLN ICON PLUS
    DevOps Engineer
    [ March 2026 - Present ]

    Stacks: Kubernetes, Docker, Argo CD, BIG-IP F5, DataDog, MetalLB, Istio, Grafana, Prometheus, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Semaphore, JumpServer, Loki, Mimir, Redis, MongoDB, Ubuntu, CentOS, Golang, PHP, Flutter, Java, Tempo, KESL, EDR Fidelis.

    • Conduct research and development for infrastructure, deployment automation, and system reliability improvements.
    • Maintain and manage 10+ Kubernetes clusters serving production and staging environments.
    • Handle large-scale production deployments using Blue-Green deployment strategies to minimize downtime and service disruption.
    • Manage and configure load balancing infrastructure using BIG-IP F5.
    • Maintain PLN Mobile and Icon Plus applications deployed on Kubernetes-based container orchestration platforms.
    • Develop and maintain CI/CD automation pipelines using GitLab Runner and Argo CD.
    • Secure infrastructure assets and operational auditing processes using PAM JumpServer.
    • Manage Kubernetes secrets and configuration security using HashiCorp Vault and External Secrets Operator.
    • Monitor infrastructure, applications, and observability platforms using Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, and DataDog.
    • Perform Linux server administration and maintenance on Ubuntu and CentOS environments.
    • Implement infrastructure hardening and security best practices based on CIS Benchmark standards.
    • Support troubleshooting, performance optimization, and system reliability improvements across multiple services and environments.
    Database Administrator, Data Reconciliation Engineer & Technical Support
    [ October 2022 - February 2026 ]
    • Supported data reconciliation and validation processes to maintain data integrity.
    • Worked with SQL and database systems to ensure high-quality data output.
    • Identified and resolved discrepancies in data flows while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
    • Participated in the development of the PLN Network Integrator product (Data Gateway) by supporting UAT and SIT processes.
    • Created user guides and application usage instructions for PLN Marketplace.
    • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions for UMKM and Official Partner Merchants of PLN Marketplace.
    • Resolved application issues experienced by PLN Marketplace users.
    • Served as PLN Marketplace Administrator for UMKM and Official Partner Merchants.
    • Created SQL queries for reconciliation, reporting, data identification, and issue fixing purposes.
    • Performed payment flagging analysis on failed transaction data.
    • Monitored servers and services using Grafana and other monitoring tools to support PLN Mobile products.
    Backend Developer
    [ August 2021 - October 2022 ]
    • Developed APIs, bug fixes, and feature enhancements for PLN Mobile Core API services.
    • Developed APIs, bug fixes, and feature enhancements for PLN Marketplace Back Office Tools API.
    • Developed APIs, bug fixes, and feature enhancements for PLN Marketplace Mobile API.
    • Developed APIs, bug fixes, and feature enhancements for PLN Insurance API services.
  • MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
    Fullstack Developer
    [ June 2021 - March 2022 ]
    • Developed an LMS (Learning Management System) application called CETO (Centre for Education and Online Training) to support digital learning processes within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    • Contributed to both frontend and backend development processes for internal government training systems.
  • KREASI ASIA
    Backend Developer & Quality Assurance Engineer
    [ February 2021 - February 2022 ]
    • Developed a TNI AD Financial Application (Accounting System) to support accounting transactions, financial reports, profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and general journal processes.
    • Developed the eKPR TWPAD application to facilitate house purchasing processes for TNI AD personnel.
    • Performed quality assurance testing and validation to ensure application stability and functionality.
  • LASKAR TEKNOLOGI MULIA (CYBERLABS)
    Internship
    [ October 2020 - December 2020 ]
    • Developed the Tropisianimal company profile application using the Laravel framework.
    • Created and managed blog article content using Blogger.
EDUCATION
  • UNIVERSITAS BINANIAGA INDONESIA
    Information Systems

    Studied Information Systems with a focus on software development, database management, system analysis, and information technology implementation.

  • SMK WIKRAMA BOGOR
    Software Engineering
    [ 2018 - 2021 ]
    • Learned programming fundamentals, algorithms, flowcharts, UI/UX design, database systems, version control, and data analysis.
    • Developed applications using programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, VB.NET, Java, C, C++, C#, and Flutter.
    • Worked with frameworks and technologies including Laravel, Lumen, and CodeIgniter.
    • Utilized version control and collaboration tools such as GitHub and GitLab.
    • Designed user interfaces and prototypes using Figma and Adobe XD.
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