Benson M.
DevOps Engineer
Top performer 9/10
RWANDA
Trusted member since 2023
12 years of experience
Additionally, Benson possesses a diverse skill set in various tools and technologies essential for modern DevOps practices. These include Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Argocd, GitOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab Actions, Ansible, Grafana, Prometheus, Istio, Linkerd, as well as programming languages and database technologies such as Java, PHP, Python, Node.js, NoSQL, MySQL, Postgres, Kafka, EFK, GrayLog, and NewRelic.
Benson is deeply passionate about implementing automation and monitoring technologies. His aim is to empower organizations to deliver efficient and scalable software and data solutions to their customers through streamlined processes and robust infrastructure.
Main expertise
Kubernetes8 years
AWS8 years
DevOps6 years
Docker8 years17+
Experience9
DevOps Engineer
Irembo•
Dec 2021 · 4y 10mGovernment and Public Services
- Configuring, securing and managing Kubernetes clusters to support containerized microservices, ensuring high availability and performance for millions of requests per day.
- Configuring, securing and managing Kubernetes clusters to support containerized microservices, ensuring high availability and performance for millions of requests per day.
- Setting up monitoring and logging systems to detect and troubleshoot issues quickly using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana and NewRelic.
MongoDBDocker
PostgreSQL
Microservices
Apache Kafka10+
Computer Science Facilitator
African Leadership University•
Mar 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1y 9mEducation
- 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.
MySQLDockerAWS
AWS S3
Linux
Git
System Architect Consultant
UNDP•
Apr 2019 - Dec 2019 · 8mGovernment and Public Services
- 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.
PHPMySQLLinuxGit
Facilitating Volunteer
Andela•
Aug 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1y 4mHR and Recruitment
- 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
DockerLinuxGitCloud Consultant
Oltranz Limited•
Jun 2018 - May 2020 · 1y 11mTelecommunications
- 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.
MySQLMongoDBDockerPostgreSQLAWS13+
Cloud Migration Consultant
Smart Futures•
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 2mEducation
- 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.
Azure Blob storageDevOpsLinuxGit
Azure Web App
DevOps Engineer
Hepta Analytics•
Jan 2018 · 8y 9mData Analytics
- 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.
MySQLMongoDBDockerAWSMicroservices13+
Software Developer
Carnegie Mellon University•
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1y 5mEducation
- 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.
MySQL
CakePHPLinuxGit
Data Mining Analyst
Equity Bank•
May 2015 - Aug 2015 · 3mBanking and Finance
- 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.
Oracle
Data AnalyticsEngineering excellence
All DevOps Engineers who have applied to Proxify are scored from 0 to 300 on engineering excellence, one of the five parameters we evaluate. This score reflects engineering excellence only, based on interviews, take-home assignments, live coding sessions, and/or on-the-job performance reviews. The curve shows how all evaluated DevOps Engineers are distributed across that range, where our acceptance threshold for this parameter sits, and where Benson stands.
Benson
Score 175 · Top 17% of engineers
Score 175 · Top 17% of engineers
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Information Technology2016 - 2018AUC
Ashesi University College
Computer Science2012 - 2016Stop browsing.
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