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Nairobi, Kenya
Are you looking for a Google Cloud Architect to design, optimize, and secure scalable infrastructure that actually drives business growth? You've found one. I’m a Google-recognized Developer Expert (GDE) in Modern & Enterprise Infrastructure and a certified Cloud Architect with a proven track record delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and secure GCP solutions for fast-growing companies. Here’s what I deliver for clients like you: • Scalable cloud architectures that grow seamlessly with your business (no more downtime or surprise bills). • Efficient Kubernetes orchestration (GKE) for high-performance, auto-scaling workloads. • Smooth, zero-disruption migrations from on-prem or other clouds — completed on time and under budget. • Significant cost savings through rightsizing, automation, and smart optimizations (many clients see 30-50% reductions). • Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies. • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform + Ansible) for repeatable, automated deployments. Credentials & Experience • Google Professional Cloud Architect • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer • Google Professional Data Engineer • AWS Partner Technical Accreditation • CTO at a cloud-first SaaS company — led teams building scalable digital platforms serving millions of users. Let’s jump on a quick call to explore how I can help you achieve your cloud goals faster, safer, and more cost-effectively.
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cloud Computing
- Network Design
- Bash
- Cloud Engineering
- Kubernetes
- Containerization
- Docker
- Cloud Migration
- Network Security
- Cloud Management
- GPU
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- AI Agent Development
- Solution Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
Nairobi, Kenya
Overview: Cloud Solutions Architect | Multi-Cloud Strategist | IaC Automation Expert I’m a battle-tested Cloud Architect with extensive experience designing and deploying highly available, cost-optimized infrastructure across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Digital Ocean. From greenfield deployments to large-scale migrations, I specialize in multi-cloud strategies, EC2 cost optimization, and automating infrastructure with Terraform (and Tofu). My solutions are built to be secure, scalable, and cost-efficient, empowering businesses to scale globally without blowing the budget. Key Cloud Competencies: Multi-Cloud Deployments: Expert in architecting hybrid and cross-cloud infrastructures EC2 Optimization: Right-sizing, spot instances, autoscaling groups, instance scheduling Terraform / Tofu: Clean, reusable, modular IaC for cloud-native, multi-environment setups Cost Governance: Budgets, alerts, and FinOps strategies that keep infrastructure lean High Availability & Resilience: Load balancing, failover strategies, multi-region deployments Cloud Security: IAM policies, VPC design, encryption at rest/in-transit, Zero Trust architecture CI/CD: Infrastructure pipelines using Terraform Cloud, GitHub Actions, Jenkins Toolbox Highlights: Terraform, Tofu, Terragrunt, Pulumi AWS: EC2, RDS, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, Lambda Azure: Resource Manager, App Services, AKS, Storage Accounts GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Run, VPC, IAM DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitOps Impact I’ve Delivered: Reduced EC2 spend by 40% through intelligent workload scheduling and right-sizing strategies Led multi-cloud deployments spanning AWS + GCP for high-availability SaaS platform Built Terraform modules used across multiple environments and teams for scalable reuse Automated end-to-end infrastructure pipelines, enabling zero-touch provisioning Whether you're launching a new cloud-native product or optimizing existing cloud infrastructure, I bring the experience and foresight to design solutions that are not only powerful—but cost-efficient, automated, and future-ready. Let’s architect something scalable and smart.
- Django
- DevOps
- Cloud Architecture
- Google Cloud Platform Administration
- AWS Systems Manager
- Azure DevOps
- Terraform
- Bash
- Kubernetes
- Docker
Nairobi, Kenya
I’m a Senior Backend & Cloud Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance applications. I specialize in Node.js, NestJS, and Prisma, delivering clean, secure, and optimized solutions for businesses worldwide. My expertise extends to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines, enabling seamless infrastructure automation, real-time messaging, payment integrations, and microservices architecture. ✅ What I Can Do for You: 🚀 Backend Development: RESTful & GraphQL APIs, Microservices, Serverless Functions ☁️ Cloud Infrastructure: GCP, AWS, Azure - Deployment, Scaling, and Cost Optimization 🔒 DevOps Automation: Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) 💬 Real-Time Solutions: Chat Apps, Notification Systems with Firebase & WebSockets 💳 Payment Integrations: M-Pesa (Daraja API), Stripe, PayPal 📊 Database Design & Optimization: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firestore 👨🏫 Mentorship & Training: Beyond coding, I mentor corporate teams, helping professionals advance in modern tech stacks. This role sharpens my knowledge across diverse technologies. 💡 Tech Stack at a Glance: Cloud - GCP, Firebase, Hashicorp, Digital Ocean, Heroku, AWS, Render, Microsoft Azure Backend - NodeJS, Django, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firestore, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Prisma, GraphQL Scripting - Typescript, Javascript, Python, Linux BASH, Dart, Java Frontend - HTML, CSS, Flutter, React, Native Android (Java) Infrastructure - Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Vault, Git, Kubernetes, Pulumi, Helm Charts, Collaboration - Slack, Jira, Confluence, Trello, Asana, GitHub, Bitbucket CI / CD - Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Gitlab Pipelines, Jenkins, Argo CD Security and Testing - BurpSuite, MicroBurst, SonarQube Monitoring - Grafana, Prometheus Web - Nginx, Apache
- Google Cloud Platform
- Dart
- PostgreSQL
- TypeScript
- Flutter
- Python
- Firebase
- Node.js
- API Integration
- Android SDK
- DevOps
- Terraform
- Ansible
- CI/CD
- Docker
Nairobi, Kenya
Need help getting your business on Google Cloud? I help startups, small businesses, and solo developers quickly set up and manage their GCP services. From account setup to deploying apps, configuring storage, and setting budgets, I keep it simple, secure, and cost-effective. What I can help you with: GCP account & billing setup Deploying web apps on Cloud Run or App Engine Setting up Google Cloud Storage buckets Managing IAM permissions Cost monitoring & optimization I focus on clear communication, quick delivery, and making cloud tech less intimidating
- Google Cloud Platform
- Google Cloud Platform Administration
- WordPress Development
- Virtual Assistance
- Tech & IT
- Data Entry
- Social Media Content
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Google App Engine
- User Identity Management
- AI Agent Development
- AI Compliance
- AI Consulting
- AI Content Creation
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