Sam Mwangi
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https://sammwangi.me/
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ABOUT ME
I am a versatile IT professional with expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Currently thriving as a
DevOps Engineer at Techance Limited, I have a proven track record of ensuring reliability and scalability in
a collaborative, remote environment. My previous roles include serving as an ICT System Administrator at
Asian Weekly and a Junior Software Developer at Abis Software GMBH. Proficient in Windows Server, Linux/
Unix, PowerShell, and Bash scripting, I excel in problem-solving and documentation. Outside work, I enjoy
playing chess and maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular gym workouts.
WORK EXPERIENCE
07/03/2020 – CURRENT Nairobi, Kenya
DEVOPS ENGINEER TECHANCE LIMITED
• Demonstrating high-level expertise with AWS, including EC2, RDS, S3, ECS, and ELB, contributing to the
successful deployment of robust and scalable infrastructure.
• Playing a key role in ensuring reliability and scalability in a collaborative environment.
• Deploying Kubernetes in a production environment, enhancing the efficiency and performance of
containerized applications.
• Utilizing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to automate and manage infrastructure efficiently.
• Troubleshooting, debugging issues, implementing fixes, and continuously improving the performance
and reliability of applications.
• Maintaining advanced English fluency, both verbal and written, facilitating clear communication within
a remote and diverse team.
• Collaborating as a professional, empathic team player, contributing to a positive and innovative work
environment.
• Demonstrating a proactive, go-getter attitude in problem-solving and addressing technical challenges.
SKILLS: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, MongoDB, Terraform, Linux, Jenkins, team player,
communication.
Business or Sector Information and communication
Department IT
Email-
Website www.techance.co.ke
02/02/2019 – 27/02/2020 Nairobi, Kenya
ICT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR ASIAN WEEKLY
• Managed the firm's Network by ensuring a smooth connection to end devices and high security
maintained.
• Oversaw data storage and retrieval systems through Network-attached storage systems and cloud
infrastructure.
• Completed system application installs, configurations and upgrading.
• Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, providing timely technical support.
• Managed user accounts, permissions, and access controls in accordance with security policies.
• Monitored the system's performance and maintained them according to requirements.
• Managed the Asian Weekly local servers and network performance and provided the network
performance statistics.
• Documented system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Reported and developed strategies for maintaining the network infrastructure.
SKILLS: Windows Server, Linux/Unix, VMware, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Bash, Security, Communication.
Business or Sector Information and communication
Department IT
Email-
Website www.theasianweekly.net
31/07/2018 – 19/10/2018 Graz, Austria
JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ABIS SOFWARE GMBH
• User Interactive Capabilities (C#): Spearheaded the implementation of several user interactive
capabilities in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio. These functionalities were crucial for managing
construction and logistics processes within the company.
• Project Contribution (C/C++ to C#.NET): Played a key role in a major project involving the
transformation of an established C/C++ business application into C#.NET. This application was
successfully released in 2017, contributing significantly to the company's technological
advancements.
• Development Support (Refactoring and Testing): Assisted fellow developers by taking on refactoring
and testing tasks, contributing to the overall improvement and reliability of the codebase.
• Prototyping (Google Profiles and Microsoft Outlook): Innovated by prototyping implementations for
connections to Google Profiles and Microsoft Outlook. These implementations filled critical gaps in
functionality and were not previously explored within the company's projects.
• Deployment Testing (New Version Release): Acted as the main deployment tester for the release of a
new version of the C#.NET application. Ensured the smooth transition and functionality of the
updated software in a German-speaking environment.
• Documentation (Wiki): Provided detailed documentation of the entire development process on the
company's Wiki, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring transparency in the implemented
solutions.
>// Kindly note the above was done in a German-speaking environment.
SKILLS: C#, C/C++, Microsoft Visual Studio, Google Profiles, Microsoft Outlook, Refactoring, Testing, NET
Framework, Wiki.
Business or Sector Construction
Department IT
Email-
Website www.abis-software.com
19/01/2016 – 19/04/2016 Nairobi, Kenya
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Ensured data recovery and backup was done using the policies provided.
Trained end users on various software applications to maximize the utilization of ICT resources.
Joined computers to the KAA domain.
Repaired Computers and Maintained them.
Ensured there are preventive measures for the maintenance of all computers.
Offered support to flight information systems distribution administration at JKIA on various points on
screens.
SKILLS: Training, Support, Microsoft, Data Recovery, Flight Information Systems, Linux.
Business or Sector Transportation and storage
Department IT
Email-
Website https://www.kaa.go.ke/
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
01/08/2013 – 28/04/2018 Nairobi, Kenya
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dedan Kimathi University of
Technology
Address Private Bag - 10143, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Website https://www.dkut.ac.ke/
13/05/2013 – 10/10/2013 Nairobi, Kenya
INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENSE Multimedia University
Address 15653, 00503, Nairobi, Kenya
Website https://mmu.ac.ke/
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s):
SWAHILI
Other language(s):
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken
production
Spoken
interaction
C2
C2
C2
C2
ENGLISH
C2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
DIGITAL SKILLS
Web development (HTML5, CSS/SASS, Javascript)
GOOGLE: (Google Business, Google ADS & Google
Analytics)
Les mthodes Agiles mthodologie Scrum
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DRIVING LICENCE
Driving Licence: BE
Driving Licence: C1
RECOMMENDATIONS
Abis Software Manager
I'm writing to express my gratitude and support for Mr. Sam Mwangi who has successfully completed
internship at ABIS Software EntwicklungsGmbh from July 31st, 2018, to October 19th, 2018, as a Junior
Software Developer.
He was contributing to a major company's project, an established C/C++ business application in C# that
was just released in 2017.
He proved to be hardworking and very reliable support for the development of a small new module for the
application. He also helped the other developers by taking refactoring and testing tasks.
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Benjamin Kisang Airport Manager
All along he portrayed himself as a hardworking, good team player with excellent communication skills
always willing to accept responsibilities and perform tasks assigned to him. Any assistance accorded to him
will be highly appreciated. We wish him good luck in his future endeavors.
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