Lessons learnt : The value of teamwork, clear communication, and the importance of documentation. I also learned that in DevOps, there’s no such thing as a perfect setup; just be prepared for troubleshooting at any stage. - - Engr. Chielo Chiamaka

“This project taught me the four indispensable skills every DevOps engineer must have: patience, perseverance, attention to detail, and strong research abilities.” These skills are important to ensure smooth operations and efficient deployments."- Engr. Chinyere Stella Uyadi

I learnt that variety is truly the spice of life, having a project manager in the person of Damilola and a designer like Engr. Ifeoma made our task more organized. Patience and teamwork were so evident, and as a DevOps Engineer, paying attention to even the smallest detail and troubleshooting should be our new normal. -Engr. Annastasia Ogochukwu Awoke

Building and deploying a bank app with AWS, GitRunner, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Datadog taught me that behind all the tools and tech, it's really about learning to trust automation, stay calm under pressure, think ahead with infrastructure, catch issues before they explode, and constantly improve with every bug, every test, and every late-night fix. It’s a journey of turning chaos into something that works. - Engr. Egbuta Veronica Onyekachi

This project came at the right time and has been beneficial in all ramifications of life. Personally, I have learnt good time management and team collaboration and communication. I also learnt that Patience and perseverance is an important quality as a DevOps Engineer because we can not avoid troubleshooting as it is part of every project and problem solving. Staying calm and working smoothly under pressure is another good lesson I learnt in this project.

Most importantly, from the project I learnt that architectural drawing is the first step to achieve any tech project successfully. I learnt how to provision infrastructures using Terraform and run automation using GitHub action . - - Engr. Okoro Anyaele Amannac

Through this project, I gained invaluable insights into the importance of teamwork, patience, and diligence.

Our POD 1, affectionately known as 'The Cloud Squad,' benefited greatly from the experience, as it fostered strong relationships and team bonding among members.

Furthermore, the project reinforced my understanding of efficient, secure, and highly available infrastructure provisioning and deployment. ~ Engr. Sixtus Okoro

This steps of learning DEVOPS has been a wonderful and challenging journey to me but having a teammate’s that are communicative made it a little easier for me.

Personally, to me, I learned that DevOps isn’t just about automation or CI/CD tools but about collaboration between development and operations, patience and troubleshooting every step of every process.

DevOps success isn’t just technical it’s a culture with Tools like AWS, GitLab Runner, Kubernetes, and Terraform are powerful, but teamwork, communication, and practical application are what truly made this project a success.

Most importantly this project thought me what a DevOps engineer should possess example, Curious and Learning, Collaboration, Communicative, Calm Under Pressure, Security-Minded - Engr Samuel Favour

This project made me stretch myself in different ways. I learnt many new things with hands-on experience on cloud devops. I feel more confident in my skills. I found out that it means to troubleshoot for hours and still not find a solution. It was challenging but very rewarding- Engr. Damilola Davids

Working on a team project to build a banking app was a major growth experience for me. I learned the importance of clear documentation when I recorded the steps for creating a private email using Namecheap something simple but essential. Seeing a teammate use ArgoCD introduced me to GitOps and automated deployments. We deployed the app on AWS, which gave me hands-on exposure to services like EC2, IAM, and S3, and helped me understand scalability and cloud security. The experience also taught me the value of collaboration and every team member’s role was crucial. We prioritized cybersecurity, practiced agile workflows, and used tools like Slack, Jira, WhatsApp, Notion and Google Meet to stay connected. Even when bugs or broken builds came up, we learned quickly and stayed resilient. Most of all, I discovered that sharing knowledge, asking questions, and staying curious are what truly fuel personal and professional growth. —Irene Chimeziri Irobinda

The high point for me was documenting the ArgoCD process. As I listened through the audio/video, I saw brainstorming and resilience in action. Inspite of many failed attempts, there was a push to get it right. It felt so good to see SUCCESSFUL at the end. This was teamwork in display. I'm glad to have shared that moment. I have finally learnt how to technically document a process, even though I would strengthen grey areas. IT FEELS SO GOOD………. Engr. Clement-Ezepue Ayebakarinate

Through this group project, I learned the importance of patience, attention to detail, and staying calm under pressure. When things broke or didn’t work as expected, I discovered how valuable it is to step back, collaborate with teammates, and revisit the basics. This experience showed me that even complex cloud deployments become manageable when approached one step at a time. Collaborating on this project enhanced my skills in Terraform, EKS, and troubleshooting infrastructure-as-code. I learned to coordinate efficiently within a team, manage shared repositories, and handle real-world AWS deployment issues. It deepened my understanding of networking components like VPCs and  subnets., while also teaching the importance of clearly defined variables and modular file structures…….. Engr. Julian Onyinye Okoro

This project was an intense yet rewarding journey that revealed the realities of working in fast-paced DevOps environments. Beyond the technical stack, (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Datadog, and GitRunner), it was the human elements that stood out the most. I learned that teamwork and communication are the real engines behind successful deployments. There is no such thing as a perfect setup; troubleshooting is the constant, and being mentally prepared for that makes all the difference. - Engr. Ngozi Scholastica Nwatu.