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JAMES KARIUKI

NAIROBI

Summary

I am a creative developer offering 2 years of experience in Cloud and DevOps Engineering. Great at dealing with ambiguity, challenge driven and passionate about technology and its vast applications in everyday life. Aspiring to combine broad background with technical skills to excel in full stack development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cloud Practitioner & DevOps Volunteer Role

Serval Advanced Technologies
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided insights that fostered new strategic directions, improving department initiatives and processes.
  • Designed and deployed secure cloud infrastructures, optimizing scalability and security for various applications using IAM protocols.
  • Streamlined operations by setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.
  • Implemented containerization using Docker, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of development workflows, greatly boosting the scalability of their applications.
  • Collaborated across teams to introduce innovative cloud architecture solutions, contributing to improved productivity and delivery timelines.
  • Engaged in knowledge sharing and peer collaboration to solve complex technical problems and support the development of cloud solutions.

Operations Assistant

NCBA BANK
4 2023 - 9 2023
  • Diligent and detail-oriented Operations Assistant with a proven track record in the Clearing Department
  • Adept at executing various operational tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient processing of transactions
  • Process Improvement: Led a team of new employees initiative to streamline account verification processes, reducing processing time by 20% and improving overall efficiency
  • Customer Service Excellence: Achieved a 90% customer satisfaction rating through proactive communication and resolution of account-related issues
  • Risk Management: Implemented a comprehensive risk assessment process, identifying potential fraud risks and implementing preventive measures that led to a 15% reduction in fraud incidents.

Network Engineer-Intern

KENYA AIRWAYS
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Network Engineer Intern at Kenya Airways PLC, where I was attached at the infrastructure section in the IT department
  • Installation and support of structured cabling for the organization of a Local Area Network
  • Maintenance and support of company telephony systems; PABX and E1 lines
  • Maintenance and support of company wireless networks
  • Installation and support of structured cabling for the organization of a Local Area Network
  • Maintenance and support of company telephony systems; PABX and E1 lines
  • Maintenance and support of company wireless networks.

Junior Developer

Twixt Technologies
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Spearheaded a three-member team in developing 'UNIAPP': a web-based platform that allows users (mainly students) to get services offered within and around the school campus
  • Won the runners up trophy for The People's Choice Awards at JKUAT tech expo and a Project incubation/internship (Twixt technologies)
  • Proven experience in developing Pyhton RESTful API built to manage organization, service and customer information
  • Proficiency in creation of JSON and YAML automation scripts to help manage user accounts
  • Spearheaded a three-member team in developing 'UNIAPP': a web-based platform that allows users (mainly students) to get services offered within and around the school campus
  • Won the runners up trophy for The People's Choice Awards at JKUAT tech expo and a Project incubation/internship (Twixt technologies)
  • Proven experience in developing Pyhton RESTful API built to manage organization, service and customer information
  • Proficiency in creation of JSON and YAML automation scripts to help manage user accounts.

Intern

Gearbox Kenya
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Initiated group project to possibly develop a radio WIFI connection between gearbox office and other crucial site locations
  • Conceptualized my own prototype dealing with the continuous monitoring and recording of certain health conditions
  • Participated in fabrication lessons to further enhance the actualisation of my concepts
  • Initiated group project to possibly develop a radio WIFI connection between gearbox office and other crucial site locations
  • Conceptualized my own prototype dealing with the continuous monitoring and recording of certain health conditions
  • Participated in fabrication lessons to further enhance the actualisation of my concepts.

Education

BSc Telecommunication and Information Engineering -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
09.2015 - 05.2020

DevOps Engineering School - undefined

Moringa School
09.2023 - 05.2023

Skills

AWS

Cybersecurity

DevOps

Docker

Git

Juniper

Kubernetes

Linux

Python

Languages

ENGLISH
Proficient
C2
SWAHILI
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Training

  • ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
  • JNCIADevOps JNCIADevOps) Juniper Networks
  • Juniper Networks Certified Design JNCDA Juniper Networks
  • Juniper Networks Certified Associate Junos JNCIAJunos) Juniper Networks

Timeline

Cloud Practitioner & DevOps Volunteer Role

Serval Advanced Technologies
01.2024 - 08.2024

DevOps Engineering School - undefined

Moringa School
09.2023 - 05.2023

Network Engineer-Intern

KENYA AIRWAYS
10.2018 - 12.2018

Junior Developer

Twixt Technologies
08.2017 - 10.2017

Intern

Gearbox Kenya
05.2016 - 08.2016

BSc Telecommunication and Information Engineering -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
09.2015 - 05.2020

Operations Assistant

NCBA BANK
4 2023 - 9 2023

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