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Quinton Kanyari

@quintonkanyari

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Results-driven professional with expertise in technical writing and cloud engineering.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for long-term remote opportunities that challenge me and allow for growth.

I'm a results-driven remote professional with 3 years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality work across various domains, including technical writing, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, instructional design, data analysis, DevOps, UX/UI design, and project management. My proven ability to collaborate across global teams has consistently led to exceeding client expectations. I am passionate about clarity, efficiency, and innovation in every project I undertake.

As a Freelance Remote Specialist, I have successfully created over 60 user-friendly documents, including API documentation and onboarding guides for SaaS clients. My work on the 'API Reference Manual for EdTech Startup' significantly increased developer onboarding speed by 40%. Additionally, I have designed interactive training courses for corporate clients, developed cybersecurity awareness programs, and implemented incident response plans, showcasing my versatility and commitment to excellence.

With a strong foundation in cloud engineering, I have built and maintained AWS environments, automated deployments, and provided actionable insights through data analysis. My experience as a UI/UX designer has allowed me to improve user engagement through effective prototyping and usability testing. I am now seeking long-term, high-impact remote opportunities where I can leverage my diverse skill set to drive success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UI/UX Designer

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Designed prototypes and mockups using Figma for 8+ mobile/web apps. Improved user engagement through usability testing and redesigns.

UI UX Design Figma Prototyping Usability Testing User Engagement Mobile App Design Web App Design

Current

Data Analyst

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Cleaned and analyzed datasets for NGOs and small businesses using Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel, and Power BI. Provided actionable insights for marketing and donor engagement.

Data Analysis Data Cleaning Python Pandas NumPy Excel Power BI Data Visualization Marketing Analytics

Current

Cybersecurity Analyst

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Monitored systems for suspicious activity using open-source tools (Wireshark, Snort). Developed weekly risk assessment reports and best-practice documentation.

Cybersecurity Analysis System Monitoring Threat Detection Wireshark Snort Risk Assessment Incident Response

Current

Instructional Designer / E-learning Developer

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Designed 10+ interactive training courses using Articulate 360, Moodle, and Canva for corporate clients. Delivered content for cybersecurity awareness and employee onboarding programs.

Instructional Design Articulate 360 Moodle Canva Employee Onboarding

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Technical Writer

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Created over 60 clear, user-friendly documents including API documentation, onboarding guides, and system manuals for SaaS clients. Collaborated with software engineers to document backend and frontend systems.

Technical Documentation API Documentation Onboarding SaaS Software Engineering

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Remote Project Manager

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Managed up to 5 concurrent projects using Trello and Notion. Scheduled sprint planning, tracked tasks, ensured deliverables met client timelines.

Project Management Agile Methodologies Trello Notion Sprint Planning Project Tracking Client Management Remote Work

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Cloud Engineer / DevOps Support

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Built and maintained AWS EC2 instances, S3 storage, IAM roles, and basic security groups for 5 small startups. Automated deployments using GitHub Actions and Docker containers.

DevOps AWS EC2 S3 IAM Security Groups GitHub Actions Docker Kubernetes

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Amazon

Certification, Cloud Computing

Achieved certification in AWS Cloud Practitioner, demonstrating foundational knowledge of AWS cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

Skillshare

Masterclass, UI/UX Design

Participated in a comprehensive Figma masterclass, advancing skills from beginner to advanced levels in UI/UX design. Gained expertise in prototyping, wireframing, and collaborative design using Figma.

SCRUMstudy

Certification, Project Management

Obtained Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) credential, indicating a basic understanding of the Scrum framework and its principles for agile project management.

Udemy

Course, Technical Writing

Completed a technical writing course, focusing on creating clear, concise, and effective technical documentation. Developed skills in various documentation types, including API documentation and user manuals.

Cisco Networking Academy

Course, Cybersecurity

Undertook a cybersecurity essentials course, gaining fundamental knowledge in cybersecurity concepts, threats, and defense mechanisms. Learned about network security, data protection, and incident response.

Coursera

Certificate, Data Analytics

Completed a comprehensive program in data analytics, covering data cleaning, analysis, and visualization techniques. Gained proficiency in using various tools and methodologies for data-driven decision-making.