Ian Michael
@ianmichael
Experienced DevOps and Quality Assurance Automation Engineer.
What I'm looking for
With over 8 years of expertise in DevOps and Quality Assurance, I have honed my skills in automation and cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure. My proficiency in AI/ML and large language models allows me to leverage cutting-edge technology to optimize processes and enhance system performance. I excel in communication and collaboration, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical implementations.
In my current role as a Senior Test Automation Engineer at Kenya Commercial Bank, I have automated critical APIs, achieving a 70% reduction in regression testing time. My experience includes overseeing deployments on cloud and on-prem servers, streamlining SysOps and DevSecOps, and guiding teams in implementing effective quality control procedures. I am passionate about driving efficiency and innovation in every project I undertake.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
Nov 2024 - Present (6 months)
Automated APIs for mission-critical systems, achieving faster regression testing results. Oversaw deployments on cloud and on-prem servers, enhancing scalability and reducing costs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with application deployments.
Senior Test Automation Engineer
The Cooperative Bank of Kenya Limited
Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year)
Developed an AI-driven test automation suite, enhancing regression testing speed. Conducted performance testing of APIs and led iOS-centric test automation, integrating with CI/CD pipelines to improve collaboration and reduce production bugs.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
TechnoBrain Group Limited
Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)
Transitioned from manual to automated testing for Microsoft Teams, boosting productivity. Automated reporting and initiated testing for iOS and Android applications, setting up CI/CD pipelines for efficient test management.
Backend Developer
Sendy Limited
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 (11 months)
Created and maintained REST & SOAP APIs, enhancing connectivity with Snowflake & PowerBI. Conducted system testing and data migration activities to improve efficiency across various modules.
DevOps Engineer Consultant
Wise and Agile Solutions
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 (2 months)
Automated infrastructure setup and configured IAM roles across cloud environments. Developed monitoring dashboards for service oversight and conducted user training on ERP systems.
DevOps Engineer Consultant
WezaCare Solutions
Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Built and managed containerized applications, improving deployment speed and resource utilization. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure, significantly enhancing productivity and reducing manual overhead.
Test Automation Engineer
TechnoBrain Group Limited
Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Established automated pipelines for data collection and analysis, enhancing productivity. Designed dashboards for real-time visualization and participated in agile testing processes to improve collaboration and defect resolution.
Freelance Services Consultant
UpWork.com
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 7 months)
Provided BI modeling and data analytics consulting, along with IT infrastructure consulting for SMEs. Offered technical writing services to individual clients, enhancing their project outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arden University
Master of Science, Engineering Management
2025 -
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
AWS IAM
Microsoft Azure
GitHub
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Pandas
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Gmail
.NET
Microsoft Teams
Jira
JavaScript
Gatling
Apache JMeter
Appium
Grafana
Kibana
Prometheus
Zabbix
Linux
iOS
Windows
Azure Active Directory
New Relic
Ansible
TestNG
Robot Framework
Airflow
NetSuite
SQL
LoadRunner
SoapUI
TestRail
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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