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Gachie Road, Rimpa

Ongata Rongai

+254725696496

isaackmaiwa@gmail.com

ISAAC KIPTANUI![A long, thin rectangle to divide sections of the document][image1]

SKILLS

• Golang
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Databases
• Kafka
• Design patterns

EXPERIENCE

Amazon, Nairobi, Kenya *— Cloud Support Engineer

June 2024 - PRESENT

• Accelerated customer success by providing expert guidance on AWS container orchestration tools (EKS, ECS, ECR, Batch), resolving complex issues to ensure seamless deployments and high availability.
• Enhanced team efficiency by developing internal support tools, streamlining workflows, and reducing issue resolution times.
• Drove architectural excellence by advising customers on scalable, cost-effective cloud designs, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Strengthened team growth by leading interviews and onboarding, contributing to a high-performing support unit.

Appwrk IT solutions Pvt, Remote *— Senior Software Engineer

December 2022 - June 2024

• Boosted system performance by spearheading the migration of Python services to Golang microservices, reducing latency and improving scalability.
• Enabled seamless scalability by orchestrating containerized deployments on AWS ECS and EC2, ensuring robust infrastructure for microservices.
• Streamlined development cycles by implementing Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, automating testing and deployments to cut release times by 40%.
• Ensured infrastructure consistency using Terraform and Ansible, automating provisioning and securing sensitive configurations.
• Led a high-stakes migration project, delivering on-time transitions to Golang microservices, aligning with business goals and enhancing system reliability.

Andela Inc, Remote *— Senior Software Engineer

July 2021 - November 2022

• Elevated application reliability by designing clean, sustainable code for web applications, meeting stringent performance and accessibility standards.
• Optimized network performance, reducing downtime and improving user experience through targeted infrastructure enhancements.
• Drove cross-functional collaboration, aligning technical designs with business requirements to deliver scalable solutions.
• Ensured compliance and quality by leading code reviews and system validation, adhering to regulatory and company standards.
• Delivered high-impact solutions by developing efficient, well-tested code for diverse client projects, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Enhanced project outcomes by managing multiple development initiatives, ensuring alignment with client requirements and technical standards.
• Improved code quality through rigorous testing and iterative development, driving reliable software deployments.
• Accelerated backend performance by building Golang services with GRPC, reducing communication overhead and improving system efficiency.
• Enhanced user experience by implementing CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, ensuring robust and reliable software releases.
• Streamlined infrastructure management using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible, enabling scalable and consistent deployments.
• Fostered stakeholder trust by delivering transparent project updates, aligning technical solutions with organizational goals.
• Strengthened security by embedding proactive vulnerability checks into DevOps pipelines, safeguarding application integrity.

PowerGen Renewable Energy, Kericho *— Senior Software Engineer

January 2018 - July 2021

• Transformed system architecture by leading the migration from monolith to Golang microservices, boosting scalability and reducing response times.
• Empowered team performance by mentoring junior to senior developers, fostering innovation and driving architectural decisions.
• Enhanced deployment reliability by implementing Jenkins pipelines and Helm charts, automating testing and ensuring consistent releases.
• Scaled infrastructure efficiently using Terraform and Ansible, automating cloud resource provisioning for cost-effective operations.
• Revamped user interfaces by designing a modern UI with React + TypeScript, improving user engagement and functionality.
• Improved system monitoring by deploying Prometheus for microservices, enabling real-time performance insights.
• Ensured high availability by configuring Kubernetes clusters for horizontal scaling and fault tolerance.

Pinakim Africa Ltd, Nairobi *— Senior Software Engineer

June 2015 - December 2017

• Pioneered backend innovation by developing Golang services with GRPC, enhancing communication efficiency and system performance.
• Elevated code quality through rigorous reviews, ensuring maintainability and adherence to best practices.
• Optimized deployments using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible, achieving scalable and consistent infrastructure.
• Strengthened application security by integrating vulnerability checks into CI/CD pipelines, reducing risks and ensuring compliance.
• Aligned projects with business goals by collaborating with stakeholders, delivering transparent updates and meeting performance requirements.

EDUCATION

Kenyatta University, Nairobi *— Telecommunication and Information Technology

September 2011 - December 2015, Nairobi