KELVIN SANKALE
DevSecOps Engineer | Software Developer
Ongata Rongai
Summary
DevSecOps Engineer and Software Developer with 6+ years of experience in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and security. Expertise in containerization, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines. Currently pursuing MSc in Information Systems Security with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Ansible, and monitoring solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Software Developer - EHealth Team
iLabAfrica, Strathmore University
04.2023 - Current
- Design and implement scalable IT solutions using modern DevSecOps practices
- Maintain and enhance eHealth systems with containerized deployments
- Lead DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipeline implementation and infrastructure automation
- Conduct training for DevSecOps, Fullstack Software Developer certification programs
- Research and develop innovative eHealth solutions with security-first approach
Research Scholar - IT & Outsourcing Team
iLabAfrica, Strathmore University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed a Business Process Management System with Spring Boot architecture.
- Created a comprehensive analytics dashboard for the County Revenue Management System.
- Implemented automated testing and deployment workflows.
- Collaborated on research projects involving secure software development practices.
Freelance Software Developer
Freelance Web Programmer Java Mysql Coding
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Developed and delivered scalable, maintainable end-to-end management systems using Java SE and MySQL, serving:
i. Spheroid Consultants – Surveyor’s Leveling Management System
ii. Simkel Traders Limited – Rental Management System managing 25 houses
iii. Denfar Enterprise Limited – Borehole Management System supporting 40 homesteads
iv. ACK St. John's Academy Kware – School Management System serving 350 pupils
Operations Assistant
Simkel Traders
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed fuel loading operations and supply chain logistics
- Maintained comprehensive client records and automated invoice generation
- Implemented process improvements for operational efficiency
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Strathmore University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Database Administration
Strathmore University
01.2009 - 01.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
St. Elizabeth Boys Academy
Skills
- DevSecOps
- Spring Boot
- Java SE, EE
- Laravel
- VueJs
- Container Orchestration
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Helm Charts
- Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Kali-Linux, Windows, MacOS
- Infrastructure as Code
- Ansible Playbooks
- Jenkins
- Monitoring - Wazuh
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Prometheus Operator
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- automated deployment pipelines
- Software Development
Technical Skills
Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts, Terraform, Ansible Playbooks, Prometheus, Grafana, Prometheus Operator, GitHub Actions, CI/CD Pipelines
Core Competencies
Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts, Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible Playbooks, Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Prometheus Operator, CI/CD: GitHub Actions, automated deployment pipelines, Backend: Spring Boot, Laravel, Core Java, Java Servlets, Frontend: Vue.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML, Thymeleaf, Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Cloud Technologies: Container orchestration, microservices architecture
Swimming, Drumming, Lawn-Tennis, Dog Walking.
Swimming,
Drumming,
Lawn-Tennis,
Dog Walking.
Timeline
Junior Software Developer - EHealth Team
iLabAfrica, Strathmore University
04.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Strathmore University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Research Scholar - IT & Outsourcing Team
iLabAfrica, Strathmore University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Freelance Software Developer
Freelance Web Programmer Java Mysql Coding
01.2017 - 01.2021
Operations Assistant
Simkel Traders
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Database Administration
Strathmore University
01.2009 - 01.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
St. Elizabeth Boys Academy
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