• 👋 Hi, I’m @smbugua
• 👀 A seasoned DevOps and Cloud Engineering expert with 13+ years of hands-on experience in GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Ruby, Go, PHP, C#, Python, Java, and Linux.
• 🌱 Cloud Mastery: Specialized in designing and scaling infrastructure on GCP, AWS & Terraform, helping organizations harness the power of the cloud.
• 💼 Principal Architect & Visionary Leader: I’ve led engineering teams to success, shaping startups across Africa and globally, driving innovation and excellence.
• 💡 Mentorship & Leadership: Committed to fostering engineering talent, I actively mentor teams and champion engineering leadership, inspiring others to reach new heights.
• 💞️ Passionate about collaborating on automation, Helm charts, cutting-edge technologies, and impactful code.
• 📫 Connect with me at smbugua11@gmail.com.

With over 13 years of expertise, I am a cloud specialist trusted by organizations to deliver robust and scalable solutions. My mastery of AWS and GCP has transformed businesses across numerous industries, from startups to enterprises.

I excel in Infrastructure as Code, automating complex systems using Terraform, Puppet, Chef, and Ansible to deliver repeatable, secure, and scalable infrastructures.

As a Kubernetes authority, I have architected and managed large-scale clusters on GKE and EKS, spearheading containerized deployments with Helm, Terraform, and Docker. My work enables organizations to move beyond traditional models into cutting-edge, container-driven systems.

With a passion for agile environments, I break down barriers between development and IT operations. I’m experienced in leading teams globally using collaboration tools like Jira, Slack, and Monday.com, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.

From Jenkins and GitHub Actions to CircleCI and Argo CD, I’ve designed and optimized automated CI/CD pipelines that deliver code faster and more efficiently, empowering organizations to maintain a competitive edge.

By implementing advanced monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, and Honeycomb, I provide businesses with vital insights and ensure application health and performance.

From scripting in Bash, Python, and Go to leveraging AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and cron jobs, I bring a wealth of experience automating tasks and workflows, streamlining operations across organizations. My 13+ years of Linux expertise allow me to engineer optimal environments for any need.

I’ve driven technological advancements across numerous industries, delivering innovative solutions and scaling cloud infrastructure in:

• EdTech
• Health & Wellness
• Cybersecurity
• Cryptocurrency
• FinTech
• E-commerce
• Media & Entertainment
• Telecommunications
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Renewable Energy
• Smart Cities & IoT
• Transportation & Mobility
• Government & Public Sector