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Erik Van Someren

@erikvansomeren

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Results-driven Senior Site Reliability Engineer with 8 years experience.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a seasoned Senior Site Reliability Engineer with over 8 years of experience in designing and implementing multi-tenant cloud applications. My expertise lies in managing the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) and optimizing microservices for scalability. I have successfully led teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring constant uptime and delivering high-performance, secure cloud-based solutions.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, spearheading initiatives that have significantly reduced deployment times and improved observability across services. My technical skills include proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines, which I leverage to create efficient and resilient systems. I am passionate about mentoring and developing talent within my teams, fostering an environment that encourages growth and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior SRE and DevOps Engineer

Current

Sportserve

May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Led a team of 8 SRE/DevOps Engineers managing AWS Infrastructure and EKS clusters to ensure constant uptime. Spearheaded code review sessions and deployment strategies, reducing deployment time by 70%. Improved observability across services using Prometheus and Grafana.

AWS EKS Prometheus Grafana Team Leadership Incident Management Docker Kubernetes Microservices

Mid SRE and DevOps Engineer

Huawei Technologies Limited

Oct 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Oversaw the development of full-stack applications and managed CI/CD software deployment pipelines. Implemented resource management strategies and led hiring efforts to cultivate a positive work atmosphere.

CI CD Team Leadership Resource Management Software Development Capacity Planning Full Stack Incident Management Docker Kubernetes Agile

Principal Software Engineer

Increase Capital Limited

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 (2 months)

Participated in developing backend components in Kotlin for a back office accounting system. Assisted in containerizing applications with Docker and deploying them in a Kubernetes environment.

Kotlin Docker Kubernetes Backend Development API Integration Code Review Microservices Agile Java

Senior Backend Engineer

4G Capital Limited

Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)

Developed backend components in Python for a mobile lending system and contributed to React Js-based web applications. Mentored junior developers to ensure coding standards and documentation procedures.

Python React Backend Development Mentorship API Development Agile Database Management Software Development Microservices

Backend Engineer

Roamtech Solutions

Feb 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)

Developed backend components in Springboot for a mobile lending system and designed RESTful APIs. Led code review sessions to enhance API development and documentation standards.

Spring Boot RESTful APIs Backend Development Code Review Database Optimization Agile Microservices Java Team Collaboration Software Development

Data Architect

Africa 118 Inc.

Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Designed database architecture for a new data entry portal and managed Azure servers. Collaborated with stakeholders to understand data requirements and integrated various data sources into a unified architecture.

Database Design Azure Data Integration SQL NoSQL Hadoop Data Management Data

Software Engineer

Yellow Agency Limited

Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Collaborated with teams to design and develop software solutions, focusing on user experience. Developed backend systems using JavaScript and Laravel, implementing RESTful APIs.

JavaScript Laravel RESTful APIs Software Development Agile User Experience Backend Development Database Management Team Collaboration Microservices

Application Developer

Sawasawa.com

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 (1 month)

Developed and designed the ambulance and flight management portal for the Amref Medical Operations Management System, participating in QA and documentation.

Application Development QA Documentation Software Design Team Collaboration Project Management User Experience API Development Agile Database Management

System Integrator

Postal Corporation of Kenya

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)

Collaborated with clients to integrate third-party APIs into their systems, enhancing functionality. Designed and implemented API integration solutions using RESTful and SOAP protocols.

API Integration RESTful SOAP Collaboration System Integration Project Management

Game Developer Trainer

Intel East Africa

Sep 2013 - Nov 2013 (2 months)

Designed and developed game features using Unity and Unreal Engine, conducting training sessions on game development fundamentals for aspiring developers.

Game Development Unity Unreal Engine Training Design AI Development Animation UI Design Asset Management

IT Consultant

Zoe - Alexander Ltd.

Sep 2012 - May 2013 (8 months)

Managed general network operations and developed a data entry portal. Provided support for the Mamatele IVR system and conducted data analysis.

Network Management Data Entry IVR Data Analysis Project Management Software Development System Integration Agile Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Africa Nazarene University

Bachelor of Business, Information Technology

2007 - 2011

Studied Information Technology with a focus on business applications and systems. Gained knowledge in software development, database management, and IT project management, preparing for a career in technology and business integration.