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SAMSON MURIITHI

Roswell

Summary

Passionate AWS Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer, adept at designing and optimizing robust cloud-based solutions. Proven track record in translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure architectures. Proficient in AWS services, emphasizing CI/CD and IaC. Adept at streamlining development processes and enhancing operational efficiency with a commitment to innovation and staying current with emerging technologies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AWS Cloud Solution Architect

GPC Electronics
06.2020 - Current
  • Designed scalable AWS architectures prioritizing availability and security
  • Monitored and optimized AWS infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness
  • Implemented auto-scaling policies to handle spikes in traffic, maintaining high availability
  • Developed and implemented a microservices architecture on AWS, optimizing resource allocation for high performance and cost efficiency
  • Implemented security best practices to ensure a secure environment
  • Engineered a serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB for real-time data processing, improving overall system responsiveness
  • Utilized Terraform scripts to define and deploy infrastructure components, facilitating consistent and repeatable deployments.

Cloud Solution Architect

Fleetpride, Inc.
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Developed APIs to allow easy integration with other systems and applications
  • Implement robust monitoring and logging using tools like Elasticsearch and cloud-based monitoring solutions
  • Implemented encryption for data in transit and at rest
  • Used identity and access management (IAM) solutions to control who can access the data and perform specific actions in various platforms
  • Engineered multi-AZ and multi-region disaster recovery setups.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Science

United States International University (USIU)
08.2006

Skills

  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Networking Skills
  • Security Expertise
  • Automation and orchestration
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Performance Optimization
  • CICD
  • IAC
  • Serverless
  • Scripting
  • Resource Provisioning
  • Backup and Recovery

Certification

Amazon Web Service (AWS) - Certified Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services, 05/01/23, 05/01/26

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

AWS Cloud Solution Architect

GPC Electronics
06.2020 - Current

Cloud Solution Architect

Fleetpride, Inc.
03.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Science

United States International University (USIU)
SAMSON MURIITHI