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Simon Awiti

Nairobi

Summary

A seasoned DevOps Engineer with over seven years of experience in designing, automating, and optimizing scalable infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native solutions. Proficient in scripting with python, container orchestration, and IaC, with a proven track record of enhancing system reliability, performance, and security. Skilled in Linux/Windows system administration, virtualization, and cloud platforms(GCP, AWS), I excel at driving seamless deployments and operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions that align with organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Backend(Django) DevOps Eng.

Vibes Meet LLC
03.2025 - Current
  • Documented software development APIs and methodologies in technical manuals and swagger to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure cloud-based systems (AWS) using IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation).
  • Integrated third-party APIs from external applications ie AWS Pinpoint for SMS OTP into web platforms.
  • Implement monitoring and logging tools (Zabbix/Grafana/ELK) to enhance system reliability and
    performance.
  • Develop high-performance Django-based APIs for core platform features, ensuring scalability and low-
    latency responses.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, product) to align infrastructure with business goals.
  • Mentor junior engineers on DevOps best practices and cloud security standards.

DevOps Engineer

Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa - (USRAP)
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with developers to enhance code deployment efficiency by automating work-flows through CI/CD pipelines, utilizing Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub resulting in a reduction in deployment time.
  • Decreased system downtime for critical applications by through the implementation of robust monitoring and alerting systems using Zabbix and Grafana tools.
  • Advocated for the adoption of UNIX/LINUX OS and open-source tools, reducing licensing costs by 35% while maintaining functionality and adhering to quality standards for infrastructure management tasks.
  • Redesigned system architecture by migrating from traditional virtual machines (VMs) to Docker and Kubernetes-powered container environments, increasing agility, scalability, and resource efficiency by 80%.
  • Designed and implemented a reliable backup strategy for virtual machines, application systems, and databases using Ansible playbooks, Microsoft Hyper-V replications, and Jenkins, achieving a 99.9% data recovery success rate.
  • Oversaw system infrastructure management, including Linux and Windows servers, network configurations, and critical services, ensuring 99.95% uptime and optimal performance across all systems.

DevOps Consultant

Swypt.io
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Optimized infrastructure efficiency by migrating entire setup to AWS Cloud, achieving less than 20 minutes of downtime during migration.
  • I provided mentorship and training to junior team members by sharing valuable resources aimed at enhancing their technical expertise, particularly focusing on the tools and technologies we utilized.
  • Lowered infrastructure costs by 50% by migrating from expensive Linux EC2 instances to containerized systems utilizing AWS ECS, Amplify, and API Gateways.
  • Streamlined the deployment process by implementing a CI/CD pipeline that automates Docker image creation from GitHub repositories and auto-deploys to Amazon ECR, reducing deployment time.
  • Improved system reliability by designing and implementing robust monitoring and alerting system for critical infrastructure components using AWS CloudWatch.
  • Increased collaboration between development and operations teams through cross-functional workshops, trainings, and communication channels.

Cloud Solutions Architect

7TH CENTURY MUSIC
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Increased cloud infrastructure efficiency by designing and implementing more scalable solutions like replacing costly AWS EC2 instances with AWS API gateway and lambda functions.
  • Ensured business continuity by creating disaster recovery strategies, automating backup procedures, and fail-over plans for critical applications in the cloud environment.
  • Delivered comprehensive documentation on architecture designs, processes, guidelines, and operational procedures for both internal team members and clients.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits on implemented solutions to ensure alignment with enterprise policies, security standards, and regulatory compliance requirements leveraging tools like Amazon Guard Duty and Amazon Inspector.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical expertise.

Systems & Database Engineer

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
10.2019 - 04.2023
  • Contributed significantly to institution's productivity by maintaining high availability and reliability of critical databases and systems through proactive event triggers and monitoring using tools like Nagios, Cacti, and Zabbix.
  • Developed custom scripts to automate routine tasks using bash and python resulting in significant time saving for the team.
  • Identified opportunities for cost saving through effective capacity planning and resource allocation decisions in large-scale database and system environments.
  • Implemented and optimized LAMP Stack architecture on Linux-based servers, enhancing the availability and scalability of web applications by 60% through advanced tuning of Linux, Apache, PSQL, and PHP-fpm.
  • Improved database performance by optimizing stored procedures and indexes, achieving a 40% reduction in query response times.
  • Led Level 1 and 2 support teams, ensuring timely issue resolution and high customer satisfaction. Streamlined work-flows and mentored team members, improving response times and feedback.

Software Engineer

Bizz-tech Solutions Limited
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software using Python (Flask & Django).
  • Worked in distributed and culturally diverse teams across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and USA actively participating in tech meetups and community outreach programs aimed at sharing knowledge and experiences with local tech community.
  • Mentored aspiring junior developers in technical and team skills.
  • Crafted components and providers for Rest API functionality, facilitating seamless data retrieval and storage.
  • Developed robust, reusable code tailored for distributed cloud environments, ensuring reliability across systems.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.

Education

MSC - Computer Science: Information Systems Security

United States International University Africa
Nairobi
05.2025

BSC - Computer & Information Science

Chuka University
Chuka
09.2018

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • OS setup & management (Linux, Windows, Unix)
  • AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Virtualization(Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM)
  • Containerization (K8s, Docker)
  • Monitoring & Logging (Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Software development (Python, PHP)
  • Storage & backup
  • CI/CD (Jenkins, Travis CI, git & GitHub)

Certification

  • Certified Cloud Solutions Architect - Associate (AWS)
  • Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS)

Profiles

LinkedIn, Portfolio

Timeline

Senior Backend(Django) DevOps Eng.

Vibes Meet LLC
03.2025 - Current

DevOps Consultant

Swypt.io
01.2024 - 02.2025

DevOps Engineer

Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa - (USRAP)
04.2023 - Current

Cloud Solutions Architect

7TH CENTURY MUSIC
11.2022 - 10.2023

Systems & Database Engineer

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
10.2019 - 04.2023

Software Engineer

Bizz-tech Solutions Limited
07.2018 - 09.2019

MSC - Computer Science: Information Systems Security

United States International University Africa

BSC - Computer & Information Science

Chuka University

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