# Sam Derick

Sam Derick is a remote worker on Himalayas, Cloud Computing Trainee at Dobre Technologies, based in Cameroon.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@samderick

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I am a cloud engineer-in-training and DevOps enthusiast skilled in AWS and automation.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Cameroon |
| Authorized to work in | Cameroon |
| Job categories | Cloud Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Community Research Engineer, Automation Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, Cloud Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Cloud Solutions Engineer, Azure Cloud Engineer, Cloud Data Engineer, Cloud Operations Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer |
| Skills | AWS, Terraform, CI CD, Infrastructure as Code, Agile, Scrum, Linux, Monitoring, Networking, Security Awareness, Industrial Automation, Structured Cabling, Technical Documentation, Bilingualism, GitHub, GitHub Actions |

## What I'm looking for

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I seek entry-level Cloud/DevOps roles where I can apply AWS, infrastructure-as-code, and automation skills, collaborate in agile teams, grow under mentorship, and contribute to reliable, open-source-friendly systems.
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## About

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I am a Cloud Engineer in training with a background in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, combining strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in automation and systems troubleshooting. I earned Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) with a 100% score and have trained on AWS, building sample infrastructure with Terraform and automating workflows using GitHub Actions.

I have practical technician experience deploying security and network systems and diagnosing industrial automation equipment, and I embrace open source, Linux, and DevOps culture. I am open to junior or entry-level Cloud, DevOps, or Community Engineering roles where I can contribute reliably and continue to grow.
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## Experience

### Cloud Computing Trainee (current)

Dobre Technologies. Apr 2025 - Present

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Trained on AWS and implemented sample infrastructure with Terraform, deploying automated workflows via GitHub Actions to improve deployment repeatability and introduce CI/CD practices.
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Skills: AWS, Terraform, GitHub-Actions), CI-CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Monitoring, Linux, GitHub-Actions

### Automotive & Mechatronics Intern

Auto Solutions. Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

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Diagnosed electrical and mechanical faults and worked with sensors and automation systems to improve troubleshooting workflows and support vehicle system reliability.
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Skills: Mechatronics, Troubleshooting, Electrical-Systems, Technical-Documentation

## Education

### University of Bamenda

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Bamenda, expected 2024.
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## Tech stack

- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- Gmail
- Terraform
- Linux

To contact Sam, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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