Production-Grade End-to-End DevOps Projects
Module Overview
Goal:
Apply all acquired DevOps and cloud skills to real-world, industry-aligned scenarios. This module is a hands-on, project-driven experience designed to simulate real-world DevOps environments. Learners work on production-grade systems, applying DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and Kubernetes skills from source code to live deployment.
Who Should Take This Module?
This Module is For
- Aspiring and junior DevOps engineers seeking real production experience
- Developers transitioning into DevOps or platform engineering roles
- Cloud and infrastructure engineers adopting Kubernetes and CI/CD workflows
- Learners who have completed foundational DevOps and containerization modules
- Anyone preparing for real-world DevOps roles, not just certifications
The Learning Experience
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for production applications
- Automate deployments across multiple environments
- Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
- Use Helm for repeatable, versioned application releases
- Implement rolling, blue-green, and canary deployment strategies
- Manage scaling, rollbacks, and production-level configurations
- Demonstrate job-ready DevOps skills through completed, portfolio-worthy projects
Full Module Curriculum
Project 1: CI/CD Pipeline Design & Optimization – Aviation Industry
Design, build, and optimize a robust CI/CD pipeline to support continuous application delivery in a high-availability environment.
- Set up and manage enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines, achieving up to 40% improvement in team delivery efficiency
- Implement end-to-end deployment automation, reducing deployment time from 8 hours to under 2 hours
- Configure monitoring and logging for cloud-based applications and infrastructure
- Develop and execute zero-downtime deployment strategies
Project 2: Infrastructure Provisioning Automation – AWS & Azure
Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across multi-cloud environments.
- Use Terraform to scale infrastructure from 4 to 16 applications / S3 buckets
- Design and implement reusable Terraform modules for consistency and scalability
- Integrate IAM roles and policies to enforce security and access control
- Manage and version Terraform configurations using Git-based workflows
Project 3: Kubernetes Cluster Deployment & Management – Healthcare Industry
Deploy and manage production-grade Kubernetes environments with high availability and security requirements.
- Provision and configure AWS EKS clusters for production and non-production environments, targeting 99.9% SLA
- Automate application deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management in Kubernetes
- Create and manage Helm charts for repeatable and reliable application releases
- Enforce Kubernetes security policies and best practices for regulated environments
Your Instructors
Akin Aregbesola
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With over three decades of experience in IT, cloud computing, and business leadership, I have built a strong reputation for delivering enterprise-level cloud solutions and designing high-impact training programs that prepare professionals for in-demand roles across the IT industry. Early in my career, I founded and scaled my first IT training company from the ground up, growing it to a 35-member team and establishing it as a leading training provider in the region. This journey strengthened my managerial, leadership, and executive capabilities, which continue to shape my strategic and operational approach as CEO of The Itern. At The Itern, I lead a diverse, multi-regional team of IT professionals, delivering practical, industry-aligned training programs that effectively bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world technology careers. My areas of specialization include Cloud Solution Architecture, Infrastructure Provisioning Automation, Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and Cloud Security. Driven by a passion for mentorship and talent development, I am committed to preparing the next generation of cloud and DevOps professionals for success in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven, cloud-first world. I bring a balanced combination of deep technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership, ensuring operational excellence, long-term growth, and meaningful career outcomes for those I train.