Emmanuel Mushimbei
Summary
DevOps Engineer with over 4 years of experience designing, automating, and supporting scalable cloud and container-based platforms across hybrid environments. Strong expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipeline automation, Infrastructure as Code, and Linux systems. Proven ability to improve deployment efficiency, enhance system reliability, and support high-availability production environments. Experienced in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, implementing monitoring solutions, and driving continuous improvement within Agile teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Alina Tech Solutions
Sandton
04.2020 - Current
- Managed and optimised Kubernetes clusters supporting containerised applications across development, staging, and production environments
- Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to provision and maintain cloud infrastructure environments
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git, reducing deployment cycle times by approximately 40%
- Automated deployment processes and environment configurations, improving system stability and delivery consistency
- Implemented Docker containerisation strategies to standardise application builds and deployments across environments
- Monitored system performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack, improving observability and reducing incident detection time by approximately 35%
- Investigated production incidents, performed root cause analysis, and implemented preventative improvements to enhance platform reliability
- Collaborated with development teams in Agile environments to support continuous delivery and deployment practices
- Developed automation scripts using Python and Bash, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual workload by approximately 30%
- Maintained secure and efficient infrastructure through access control, secrets management, and system hardening practices
- Supported hybrid cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance across critical systems
- Provided technical guidance and support to junior team members, contributing to team knowledge sharing and development
Linux System Administrator
Emperor Foods
Chloorkop
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed and supported Linux-based production systems, ensuring stability, performance, and uptime
- Automated administrative and operational tasks using Bash scripting, reducing manual effort by approximately 25%
- Configured and maintained network security controls, including firewalls and VPN connectivity
- Monitored system logs and infrastructure performance to proactively detect and resolve issues
- Troubleshot application and infrastructure-related incidents to maintain business continuity
- Performed system maintenance, patching, and optimisation to ensure reliable infrastructure operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of South Africa
South Africa01-2026
Skills
- Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture
- Virtual Networking (VNet, NSG, VPN)
- Cloud Migration & Infrastructure Deployment
- Linux & Windows Administration
- Bash Scripting & Automation
- Identity & Access Management (Azure AD)
- Monitoring & Performance Optimisation
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Infrastructure Troubleshooting
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Renew InProgress
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Alina Tech Solutions
04.2020 - Current
Linux System Administrator
Emperor Foods
11.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of South Africa