Collin Gitonga
@collingitonga
Driven DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a DevOps Engineer with over five years of experience in engineering cloud infrastructure solutions and implementing CI/CD pipelines. My work has significantly reduced deployment times and costs, with a notable 40% reduction in application costs through containerization initiatives. I have a proven track record of mentoring teams and establishing robust monitoring solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
At P.I Consulting, I revolutionized deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, achieving deployment times of under five minutes. I led a remote AWS cost optimization project that resulted in a 35% savings while maintaining performance. My passion for automation and process improvement has consistently driven my success in resolving complex technical challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DevOps Engineer
P.I Consulting
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
As a DevOps Engineer, I revolutionized the deployment pipeline with GitHub Actions, achieving deployment times under 5 minutes. I led a containerization initiative that reduced application costs by 40% and established a comprehensive monitoring setup with Grafana and Prometheus, enhancing system health visibility. Mentored junior engineers and led a cost optimization project that saved 35% in AWS
System Support Team Lead
P.I Consulting
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)
Managed and scaled AWS resources for enterprise applications, enhancing team productivity by 30%. Developed a hybrid CI/CD solution using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 20 minutes. Implemented a comprehensive application monitoring system, improving operational visibility and mentoring team members remotely.
System Support Analyst
General Cargo Services Limited
Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Enhanced system reliability through proactive monitoring, achieving 5% better uptime. Managed identity and access systems for over 30 colleagues and automated routine tasks, significantly improving operational efficiency. Conducted training sessions for new users, improving system usage efficiency by 25%.
Tech Support
Trackright
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Redesigned the driver support dashboard, enhancing functionality and increasing task completion efficiency by 40%. Developed a report generation tool that automated data collection processes. Collaborated on improving the experience points system, significantly boosting driver engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Science, Business Information Technology
2017 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology, focusing on the integration of technology and business processes to enhance operational efficiencies.
Strathmore University
Diploma, Business Information Technology
2015 - 2017
Earned a Diploma in Business Information Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in IT systems and their application in business environments.
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