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Zedd Meruh Onguso

Junior Cloud Engineer/DevOps Associate

Nairobi, KE

ABOUT

Motivated DevOps Associate with hands-on experience supporting Azure-based cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments in an enterprise financial services setting. Proven ability to assist with containerized application deployment, Helm-based configurations, and monitoring and logging using Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki. Strong foundation in cloud operations, automation fundamentals, and incident troubleshooting, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support CI/CD pipelines, and system reliability.

SKILLS

Microsoft AzureAzure CLIAWS Solutions Architecture
CI/CD pipeline supportHelmYAML configuration managementInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
DockerKubernetesKubernetes troubleshootingKubernetes servicesDNSnamespaces
GrafanaPrometheusLokiSystem monitoringLog analysisRoot cause analysis
Shell scriptingAutomation fundamentals
Kubernetes networkingService discoveryCoreDNS
Technical documentationCross-team collaborationProduction environment supportVerbal and written communication

EXPERIENCE

IT Assistant – Cloud Administration Unit

2025-07 - 2025-12

NCBA Bank Kenya • Nairobi

Supported cloud infrastructure operations on Azure, assisting with environment maintenance, configuration validation, and operational troubleshooting. Assisted in deploying and managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes, including service configuration, namespace management, and cluster-level troubleshooting. Worked with Helm and YAML-based configurations to deploy, customize, and support Cloud Native applications across staging and production environments. Supported monitoring, logging, and system reliability using Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki, performing issue diagnosis and root cause analysis. Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot incidents, validate configurations (DNS, networking, TLS), and improve operational stability in an enterprise environment. • Supported cloud infrastructure operations on Azure, assisting with environment maintenance, configuration validation, and operational troubleshooting. • Assisted in deploying and managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes, including service configuration, namespace management, and cluster-level troubleshooting. • Worked with Helm and YAML-based configurations to deploy, customize, and support Cloud Native applications across staging and production environments. • Supported monitoring, logging, and system reliability using Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki, performing issue diagnosis and root cause analysis. • Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot incidents, validate configurations (DNS, networking, TLS), and improve operational stability in an enterprise environment.

Security and Network Support Engineer

2024-07 - 2024-12

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC • Nairobi

Resolved over 95% of end-user technical issues within the same day, significantly reducing system downtime and improving user productivity. Configured and optimized various network devices, resulting in improved connectivity and system performance across departments. Participated in routine security audits and implemented corrective actions to strengthen compliance with internal and external standards. Monitored network activity and responded promptly to outages and disruptions, minimizing downtime and maintaining service continuity. Supported a major infrastructure upgrade by assisting in router and switch reconfiguration, leading to a 25% boost in network performance. Collaborated with internal teams to ensure all IT systems remained updated and aligned with organizational needs. • Resolved over 95% of end-user technical issues within the same day, significantly reducing system downtime and improving user productivity. • Configured and optimized various network devices, resulting in improved connectivity and system performance across departments. • Participated in routine security audits and implemented corrective actions to strengthen compliance with internal and external standards. • Monitored network activity and responded promptly to outages and disruptions, minimizing downtime and maintaining service continuity. • Supported a major infrastructure upgrade by assisting in router and switch reconfiguration, leading to a 25% boost in network performance. • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure all IT systems remained updated and aligned with organizational needs.

IT and Network Support Engineer

2022-11 - 2023-11

Magnate Ventures Limited • Nairobi

Delivered timely technical support and troubleshooting, ensuring minimal interruption to daily business operations. Managed the installation and maintenance of key network hardware, leading to a 20% increase in network uptime. Developed and implemented data backup and recovery procedures, securing essential information against loss or corruption. Conducted routine network monitoring and introduced preventative measures to improve cybersecurity resilience. Collaborated with internal teams to ensure all IT systems remained updated and aligned with organizational needs. • Delivered timely technical support and troubleshooting, ensuring minimal interruption to daily business operations. • Managed the installation and maintenance of key network hardware, leading to a 20% increase in network uptime. • Developed and implemented data backup and recovery procedures, securing essential information against loss or corruption. • Conducted routine network monitoring and introduced preventative measures to improve cybersecurity resilience. • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure all IT systems remained updated and aligned with organizational needs.

EDUCATION

i3 Technologies Bootcamp

2025-09 - Present

IBM Certified Advocate in Cloud v2

Next Step Foundation

2024-10 - 2025-02

AWS Certified Solutions Architect in Solutions Architecture

Azubi Africa AWS re/Start Training Program

2024-01 - 2024-04

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Cloud Practitioner

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2020-09 - 2023-12

Bachelor of Science - Honors: Second Class Upper Division in Business and Information Technology

Starehe Boys' Center and School

2016-02 - 2019-11

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade: B