Hi, I'mBamlaku Hiruy

DevOps & Full-Stack Software Engineer

Helping startups scale infrastructure and ship reliable apps fast with 3+ years of production experience.

About Me

I'm a passionate DevOps and Full-Stack Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building and scaling production systems. I specialize in creating robust infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and developing modern web applications that deliver exceptional user experiences.

DevOps & Infrastructure

Container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and automation

Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Ansible
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI

Cloud & Deployment

Cloud architecture and scalable deployment strategies

AWS (EC2, IAM, S3, Route53)
Docker Swarm
On-premise deployment

Database & Storage

High-availability database systems and migrations

PostgreSQL
Pgpool-II
MongoDB
Database Replication
Failover/Failback

Monitoring & Logging

Real-time monitoring and log aggregation systems

Kafka
ELK Stack
Elasticsearch
Logstash
Kibana

Backend Development

Scalable backend architecture and event-driven systems

Node.js
REST APIs
Microservices
Kafka Consumers/Producers

Frontend Development

Modern web applications and user interfaces

React.js
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
shadcn/ui
TypeScript

Professional Experience

3+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Completed
100%
Client Satisfaction

Featured Projects

Here are some of the key projects I've worked on, showcasing my expertise in DevOps, infrastructure, and full-stack development across various industries and technologies.

Mobile Banking SuperApp Deployment

DevOps Lead

Orchestrated deployment of a mobile banking SuperApp using Docker Swarm for container orchestration. Implemented blue-green deployment strategy, automated testing pipelines, and comprehensive monitoring stack for 99.9% uptime.

Key Challenge:

Zero-downtime deployment for critical banking services with strict compliance requirements

Technologies Used:

Kubernetes
Jenkins
Argocd
AWS EC2
nginx
PostgreSQL
Redis

Kafka-ELK Logging Infrastructure

DevOps Engineer

Built comprehensive logging infrastructure for a banking application using Kafka for real-time data streaming and ELK Stack for log aggregation, processing, and visualization. Implemented automated log rotation, alerting, and monitoring dashboards.

Key Challenge:

Handling high-throughput log data (10M+ events/day) with zero data loss

Technologies Used:

Kafka
Elasticsearch
Logstash
Kibana
Docker
Kubernetes

PostgreSQL HA with Pgpool-II

Database Administrator

Designed and implemented high-availability PostgreSQL cluster using Pgpool-II for load balancing and failover management. Configured automated backup strategies, replication monitoring, and disaster recovery procedures.

Key Challenge:

Achieving RTO < 5 minutes and RPO < 1 minute for mission-critical data

Technologies Used:

PostgreSQL
Pgpool-II
Watchdog
Streaming Replication
Ansible

Healthcare Dashboard Platform

Full-Stack Developer

Developed comprehensive healthcare dashboard with real-time patient monitoring, appointment scheduling, and data analytics. Built RESTful APIs with Node.js and responsive frontend with React and Tailwind CSS.

Key Challenge:

HIPAA compliance and real-time data synchronization across multiple modules

Technologies Used:

React.js
Node.js
Express
PostgreSQL
Chart.js
Tailwind CSS

Microservices E-commerce Platform

Full-Stack Engineer

Architected and developed scalable e-commerce platform using microservices architecture. Implemented event-driven communication with Kafka, containerized services with Docker, and automated deployment with CI/CD pipelines.

Key Challenge:

Handling distributed transactions and maintaining data consistency across services

Technologies Used:

Node.js
React.js
Kafka
MongoDB
Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions

Interactive Landing Page Generator

Frontend Developer

Created dynamic landing page builder with scroll animations, interactive components, and responsive design. Features drag-and-drop interface, real-time preview, and optimized performance with Next.js and Framer Motion.

Key Challenge:

Smooth animations while maintaining 90+ Lighthouse performance scores

Technologies Used:

Next.js
Framer Motion
Tailwind CSS
TypeScript
Vercel

Resume & Experience

My professional journey in DevOps and software engineering, with a track record of delivering scalable solutions and leading infrastructure improvements.

Professional Experience

2021 - PresentOnsite

Senior DevOps Engineer

TechCorp Solutions

Led infrastructure automation initiatives, implemented Kubernetes clusters, and established CI/CD pipelines for 20+ microservices. Reduced deployment time by 75% and improved system reliability to 99.9% uptime.

Key Achievements:

  • Migrated legacy infrastructure to cloud-native architecture
  • Implemented monitoring and alerting systems using ELK Stack
  • Mentored junior developers on DevOps best practices
2020 - 2021Remote

Full-Stack Developer

StartupXYZ

Developed scalable web applications using React.js and Node.js. Built RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services, and optimized database performance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in agile environment.

Key Achievements:

  • Built customer dashboard handling 10k+ daily active users
  • Optimized API response times by 60%
  • Implemented automated testing with 85% code coverage
2019 - 2020On-site

Junior Software Engineer

InnovateIT

Contributed to development of enterprise software solutions. Worked on database design, API development, and frontend components. Gained experience in software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed 15+ reusable React components
  • Participated in code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • Completed MongoDB to PostgreSQL migration project

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Technology • 2015-2019
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services • 2022
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Cloud Native Computing Foundation • 2023

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a chat about technology. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together!

Contact Information

Let's Connect

I'm particularly interested in opportunities involving:

  • DevOps and Infrastructure projects
  • Cloud migration and scalability challenges
  • Full-stack web application development
  • Technical consulting and architecture design

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