Chacha John
DevOps Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Critical thinking Engineer with extensive understanding of high availability architecture and concepts. Purpose-driven professional with capacity to be strong team player plus work effectively independently.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Eclectics International
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with development teams to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, including build automation, testing, and deployment
- Deploying DevOps tools such as Vault, Notify, and Argo-CD for managing deployed applications
- Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge of best practices for site reliability engineering methodologies.
- Evaluated new technologies and tools to enhance overall system performance, stability, and security.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- Developed custom scripts/tools as needed to automate routine tasks, increasing overall team productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained version control system - Git - for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions which increased speed of delivery up to 40%.
- Reduced downtime for critical applications by proactively addressing potential issues through regular maintenance and updates.
- Enhanced system reliability by implementing monitoring tools and automation techniques.
Android Engineer
Eclectics International
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative features for Android apps that increased user engagement.
- Integrated third-party libraries and APIs into applications to extend functionality and improve user experience.
- Worked closely with product managers and UI or UX specialists to create stable code with core Android technologies.
- Enhanced user experience by implementing seamless navigation and intuitive UI design for Android applications.
- Performed troubleshooting to identify root causes of issues under time constraints.
- Streamlined development process by adopting Agile methodologies and conducting regular stand-ups and sprint planning sessions.
- Utilized Material Design principles to create visually appealing applications that align with modern design standards.
- Optimized app performance by debugging, refactoring code, and reducing memory usage.
Software Development Intern
Real Biz Digital
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.
- Supported fellow interns in their tasks, fostering collaborative learning environment among peers.
- Attended development team trainings, daily meetings, and huddles.
- Utilized version control systems like Git effectively to manage code changes efficiently across multiple projects simultaneously.
Education
Certificate - Software Development
Moringa School
Nairobi, Kenya07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya03.2022
Skills
- Linux Server Management
- Containerization and Container Orchestration
- Agile Software Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Cloud computing knowledge
- Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence
- High Performance Computing
Accomplishments
- Led a team of four DevOps Engineers.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of a Mobile Banking Solution.
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Eclectics International
02.2023 - Current
Android Engineer
Eclectics International
09.2022 - 04.2023
Software Development Intern
Real Biz Digital
11.2021 - 07.2022
Certificate - Software Development
Moringa School
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Maseno University
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