Results-oriented Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in backend engineering and DevOps, specializing in JVM Languages, Python, Javascript (ECMA), Typescript, and Go Lang. Skilled in automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and Kubernetes. Proven track record in startup and tech environments, adapting to team management and delivering high-quality solutions.
Senior DevOps & AaaS Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Sep 2024 - Present
omnivoltaic energy solutions·Full-time
Led cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform and Kubernetes, enhancing scalability and reducing manual errors by 30% in a multi-region AWS environment. Managed CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Helm, reducing deployment time by 25%. Deployed and maintained Kubernetes clusters, achieving 99.9% uptime. Implemented security best practices, reducing vulnerability risks by 40%. Collaborated with development and operations teams to streamline workflows. Assisted in backend development, improving project delivery speed by 20%. Developed performance monitoring strategies with Prometheus and Grafana. Created and tested disaster recovery plans. Analyzed resource utilization to reduce cloud spending by 15%. Mentored junior engineers.
Tech Lead, DevOps Engineer and Senior Full Stack Mobile Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Apr 2023 - Jul 2024
placid systems ltd.·Full-time
Enhanced collaboration between development and operations teams, reducing deployment times by 40%. Achieved high availability and scalability of applications with 99.9% uptime. Reduced release times by 30% through CI/CD pipelines. Designed and built backend applications, increasing performance by 25%. Developed cross-platform mobile applications, improving user satisfaction by 20%. Led technical discussions and code reviews, mentoring 10 junior developers.
Lead Backend Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
yellow dot energy ltd.·Full-time
Spearheaded backend engineering initiatives, increasing system performance by 35%. Enhanced development efficiency by 40% through CI/CD pipelines. Designed and implemented scalable solutions using Azure, improving system scalability and reliability by 50%. Managed an Agile Scrum team of 8 members, ensuring on-time delivery of 95% of projects.
CTO and Co-Founder
Nairobi, Kenya
Jan 2023 - Present
nash co.·Full-time
Guided technology and software implementation focusing on backend engineering and DevOps, improving organizational performance by 30%. Resolved IT-related issues, reducing downtime by 20%. Implemented technological assets aligning with organizational goals, enhancing performance.
Android Lead Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
cinch markets·Full-time
Formulated and maintained Android application features, improving customer service by 25%. Contributed to backend engineering and automation efforts, making product releases 30% faster and improving code quality. Resolved errors and added new modules, reducing bug reports by 40% and increasing feature usage.
Software Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Aug 2020 - Dec 2022
freelance·Freelance
Implemented CI/CD automation strategies in cloud environments (AWS, Azure), reducing deployment times by 30% and improving system reliability. Led containerization using Docker, increasing deployment efficiency by 50%. Demonstrated proficiency in Kubernetes, reducing downtime by 25% and streamlining operations.
Android Lead Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
voomantics studio ltd·Full-time
Contributed to Android application development, enhancing user experiences by 20%. Improved codebase and integrated new features, increasing user satisfaction by 30%. Contributed to the backend codebase, reducing the workload on the backend team and improving team efficiency by 25%.