Frankline Mate
@franklinemate
Experienced AWS cloud engineer specializing in migrations and reliability.
What I'm looking for
I am an AWS-focused Cloud Support Engineer and Systems Administrator with extensive experience designing, deploying, and supporting scalable AWS infrastructures, migrating on-premises workloads, and optimizing cloud cost and performance. I have led production incident triage, implemented Infrastructure-as-Code with CloudFormation/Terraform, and delivered measurable uptime, cost savings, and improved customer satisfaction.
I have also served as a Technical Team Lead and System Administrator, improving operational processes, automation, and team performance across telephony and workflow systems. I mentor junior engineers, create technical documentation and runbooks, and prioritize secure, reliable solutions that align with business goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Support Engineer
SVO
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Collaborate with customers and design teams to define, deploy, and support AWS-based cloud solutions, achieving 99.99% uptime for mission-critical applications and reducing infrastructure costs by 30% through migrations and right-sizing.
Team Leader
MiWay Insurance
May 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Managed day-to-day team operations and stakeholder relationships, improved response times and claim processing via process improvements and POC solutions, and served as accountable escalation point for operational issues.
System Administrator
MiWay Insurance
Dec 2017 - Apr 2022 (4 years 4 months)
Performed daily system checks, managed automation processes, provided after-hours support, and automated telephony and audit processes to reduce downtime and streamline auditor workflows.
Solutions Engineer
VoxTelecom
Mar 2012 - Nov 2017 (5 years 8 months)
Provided onsite and remote customer support for communications platforms, managed Exchange and MSSQL reporting, performed application upgrades, and maintained high customer satisfaction for enterprise clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Ongoing modules (UNISA), Information Technology / Business Informatics
Completed multiple UNISA modules relating to web design, databases, business informatics, operating systems, and business management as part of ongoing study.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Computing
2026 - 2026
Completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification covering core AWS services, security best practices, monitoring, cost optimization, and cloud migration strategies.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Architecture
2025 - 2025
Obtained the AWS Solutions Architect certification with focus on designing scalable, highly available, cost-optimized cloud architectures and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Sanlam
Junior Management Program, Management
2023 - 2023
Completed the Sanlam Junior Management Program focused on foundational management skills and leadership development.
Boston City Campus
Technical Training and Certifications, Information Technology
2007 - 2010
Completed Windows Server in-depth training and achieved certifications including A+ and N+ along with beginner-level programming and networking modules.
Hoërskool Vorentoe
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2002 - 2007
Completed secondary education with coursework in English, Afrikaans, Business Economics, Geography, and Biology.
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