Philip Ngetich

Meet Philip Limo Ngetich, a skilled Full Stack Software Developer based in Nakuru, Kenya. With expertise in both front-end and back-end development, Philip aims to design and implement scalable and responsive web applications. He is highly experienced in software development, and DevOps, and proficient in popular front-end frameworks.

Philip's career started as a Junior DevOps Engineer at Qhala Limited from August 2022 to May 2023. During this role, he successfully automated the deployment pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, and AWS, resulting in a 40% reduction in deployment time. He also played a key role in designing and maintaining a highly available and scalable infrastructure on AWS, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and VPCs. Philip implemented monitoring and logging solutions using ELK stack and CloudWatch, which enhanced the reliability and security of the company's infrastructure.

In May 2023, Philip moved to Niebex LTD as a DevOps and Cloud Software Engineer. Here, he took on the responsibility of designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based solutions to meet the company's software requirements. Philip's expertise in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform allowed him to create scalable and reliable cloud architectures. He collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Philip's expertise also includes implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated software deployment and testing, ensuring high-quality applications.

At Qhala Limited, Philip's previous role as a Software Developer was equally impressive. He contributed to designing and developing scalable backend solutions using Node.js and Express.js, significantly reducing the processing time for large datasets. Philip also excelled in implementing a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Docker, improving deployment efficiency. Additionally, he worked on developing a data ingestion and processing system using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark. Philip's versatility was showcased when he developed a web application using React.js and Node.js, enhancing the user interface and experience of an existing application.

Philip's journey in software development began with an internship at the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) from June 2019 to August 2019. During this time, he gained experience in developing internal applications using Java and MySQL, as well as web applications using AngularJS and Node.js.

Beyond his professional achievements, Philip is an active volunteer with the Red Cross, providing disaster relief efforts and promoting disaster preparedness and safety within communities.

Philip holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Kabarak University, which he completed in December 2020. His coursework covered Data Structures and Algorithms, Web Development, Operating Systems, Database Systems, and Software Engineering.

With a CompTIA A+ certification and a dedication to staying updated with the latest trends in cloud computing and software development, Philip is a valuable asset to any team. For more information or references, you can reach out to him directly.

DevOps and Cloud Software Engineer, Niebex LTD, May 2023 - Present
Responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based solutions to meet the company's software requirements.
Develop scalable and reliable cloud architectures using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure smooth integration with existing systems.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software deployment and testing.
Designed and optimized database structures and queries for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Monitor and troubleshoot cloud-based applications to ensure high availability and performance.
Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in cloud computing and software development.
I spearheaded the development of a comprehensive coder workspaces deployment solution tailored to meet the needs of remote developers. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, we aimed to provide a seamless and efficient remote working environment.

Junior DevOps Engineer, Qhala Limited, August 2022 - May 2023
Implemented a fully automated deployment pipeline using Ansible, Terraform, and AWS, which reduced deployment time by 40%.
Designed and maintained a highly available and scalable infrastructure on AWS, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and VPCs.
I improved the reliability and security of the company's infrastructure by implementing monitoring and logging solutions using ELK stack and CloudWatch.
Performed DevOps functions to ensure continuous integration and development

Software Developer, Qhala Limited Nairobi, January 2021 - 2022
Worked on designing and developing scalable backend solutions using Node.js and Express.js, which reduced the time needed to process large datasets by 50%.
Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Docker, which improved deployment efficiency by 30%.
Worked on developing a data ingestion and processing system using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark.
Developed a web application using React.js and Node.js to improve an existing application's user interface and experience.

Intern, National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), June 2019 - August 2019
Worked on the development of an internal application using Java and MySQL to improve the organization's data management and reporting capabilities.
Assisted in the design and development of an internal web application using AngularJS and Node.js to improve the efficiency of the organization's workflow.
Collaborated with the IT team to perform database maintenance, data backups, and system updates.
Gained experience in software development best practices, including version control, testing, and debugging.
 

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Kabarak University, December 2020
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Web Development, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Software Engineering