Benson Murimi

DevOps Engineer with a combination skill in software engineering and data science. Certified

Kubernetes Administrator skilled in AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Argocd, GitOps,

CI/CD, Jenkins, Github Actions, GitLab Actions, Ansible, Grafana, Prometheus, Istio, Linkerd,

Microservices, Java, PHP, Python, Nodejs, NoSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Kafka, EFK, GrayLog, NewRelic.

I’m passionate about using automation and monitoring technologies to support businesses in delivering functional data and software solutions to their customers through an efficient and scalable implementation. Key team player with significant experience in working on collaborative technical projects. I endeavour to use DevOps to develop secure, resilient and scalable solutions that automate processes saving resources for organizations on cloud, private and hybrid infrastructures.

DevOps Engineer at Hepta Analytics Kigali, Rwanda: Jan 2018 – Present

Successfully planned, tested, and developed infrastructure solutions for multiple projects,

ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Leveraged Kubernetes to deploy over 100 applications and services with load balancing,

auto-scaling, and self-healing capabilities to ensure high performance and maximum availability.

Collaborating with development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of new features and updates. Monitoring deployment pipelines and performing regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

Led and managed multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering on time and within budget.

DevOps Engineer at Irembo Kigali, Rwanda: Jan 2022 – Present

Configuring, securing and managing Kubernetes clusters to support containerized microservices, ensuring high availability and performance for millions of requests per day.

Creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including build automation, testing, and deployment strategies for multiple environments using GitHub actions and Argocd that improved code release from 10 to more than 50 deployments a week.

Setting up monitoring and logging systems to detect and troubleshoot issues quickly using

ELK, Prometheus, Grafana and NewRelic.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of applications and services, providing technical guidance and support.

Computer Science Facilitator at ALU Kigali, Rwanda: Mar 2020 – Dec 2021

Facilitated classes in Cloud Computing, Human-Centered Design Principles, Human-

Computer Interaction, and Database Management, leveraging effective teaching methodologies and techniques to ensure student engagement and comprehension.

Collaborated with other instructors and subject matter experts to develop course materials and assessments that aligned with learning objectives and industry standards. Incorporated real-world case studies and examples to enhance understanding and relevance for students.

Encouraged student engagement and participation through group activities, projects, and in-

class coding exercises. Provided individualized feedback and support to students to promote their understanding and mastery of course concepts.Cloud Consultant at Oltranz Limited Kigali, Rwanda: Jun 2018 – May 2020

Successfully designed, implemented, and managed a hybrid cloud environment, leveraging

AWS and on-premises infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

Migrated microservice applications to AWS using Docker, Kubernetes and Jenkins, improving deployment speed and reducing operational costs.

Designed and implemented automated backup and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.

Designed and deployed monitoring solutions, including Istio service mesh, Grafana, and

Prometheus enabling visibility and proactive identification and resolution of issues.

Cloud Migration Consultant at Smart Futures Pittsburg, USA: Jun 2018 – Aug 2018

Setup and migrated applications and services to a cloud environment on Microsoft Azure,

providing a reliable and scalable platform for the organization.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines for the organization's developers, providing a streamlined and automated process for software development and deployment.

Databases migration to Azure and implemented auto-scaling capabilities ensuring ability to handle varying levels of workload without compromising performance or availability.

Facilitating Volunteer at Andela Kigali, Rwanda: Aug 2018 – Dec 2019

Organized and facilitated regular technical meetups for students, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.

Taught web development to students, providing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

Head facilitator for cloud computing track where I taught cloud computing concepts on GCP including kubernetes.

System Architect Consultant at UNDP Kigali, Rwanda: Apr 2018 – Dec 2019

Successfully designed and implemented a scalable infrastructure and applications to support

METEO's goal of providing timely and accurate weather predictions to Rwandans.

Conducted a thorough analysis of the organization's needs and requirements, and identified suitable technologies and frameworks that could support the development of the required applications.

Software Developer at Carnegie Mellon University Kigali, Rwanda: Jan 2017 – Jun 2018

Designed, developed, and deployed custom Salesforce applications that integrated with current and third-party applications to meet business needs.

Designed, implemented, and maintained systems that automated everyday tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.

Provided end-to-end support to staff and students throughout the admission cycle, from initial inquiry to enrollment.

Data Mining Analyst at Equity Bank Nairobi, Kenya: May 2015 - Aug 2015

Designed and developed performance dashboards using Oracle Business Intelligence

Enterprise Edition to provide insights into key performance indicators and drive data-based decision-making.

Developed and implemented custom scripts and tools to automate data extraction.

Managed and extended the data warehouse, ensuring timely and accurate loading of data from various sources using Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes.

Master of Science in Information Technology, Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Computer Science, Ashesi University College