Elvis Kazerwa

DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerized environments. Skilled in automating cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Bicep, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency. Experienced in building end-to-end delivery pipelines, implementing GitOps workflows, and improving system observability using Prometheus and Grafana.

Strong background in Azure with working knowledge of multi-cloud environments and modern DevOps tooling.

DevOps Engineer - Tietoevry Tech Services - Czechia-Remote

(2025-06 - 2026-05)

• Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML, reducing deployment failures through automation and validation.
• Provisioned and managed consistent cloud infrastructure with Terraform and Bicep, significantly reducing manual efforts.
• Enhanced system security by implementing secure networking and managed identities with Azure Key Vault and RBAC.
• Diagnosed and resolved CI/CD and infrastructure issues, improving system reliability and delivery stability.
• Optimized resource utilization by supporting containerized workloads with Docker, Kubernetes and AKS.
• Standardized deployment processes and documentation for multienvironment transitions.
• Increased project delivery success by 25% through coordination with 5 cross-functional teams across 12 projects.

DevOps Engineer (Freelancer) - Hive-Zox International SA - Prague

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Developed and optimized CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment speed and consistency across environments
• Automated infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code, reducing manual configuration and errors
• Supported containerization initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes, improving application portability
• Collaborated with development teams to streamline release processes and improve delivery efficiency
• Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions to improve system visibility and incident response

DevOps Engineer - Assessment Systems - Prague

(2023-01 - 2024-03)

• Supported and automated day-to-day infrastructure operations, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues while keeping systems stable and available
• Helped build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows, working closely with developers to improve release efficiency
• Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to reduce manual work and configuration drift
• Built and deployed containerized applications using Docker and supported container orchestration with Kubernetes
• Implemented and maintained security controls, including user access management, permissions, and basic system hardening
• Documented systems, processes, and fixes using vendor and official documentation to support knowledge sharing and faster issue resolution

Azure IT Support - MSF SITS - Prague

(2020-04 - 2022-12)

• Delivered end-user IT support for on-site and remote teams, resolving hardware, software, and network issues to minimize downtime.
• Managed user lifecycle and access control within Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory, overseeing provisioning, role assignments, and security.
• Ensured system health and reliability through proactive maintenance, patching, and backup management across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Administered Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint, to support collaboration and secure access.
• Implemented security best practices such as MFA, conditional access policies, and identity protection within Azure AD.
• Documented IT processes and system configurations to enhance support efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams during on-call rotations to support business-critical systems and ensure high availability.

Bachelor of Science - Mount Kenya University - MKU (2016-07 - 2016-07)