Calexx Chimanyiwa

Platform Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa5 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud cost optimization.
  • Delivered scalable solutions for high-traffic workloads.
  • Proven track record in AI integrations and automation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a DevOps and Cloud Consultant specializing in SaaS and AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

DevopsKubernetes ArchitectureAws Solutions

Other Skills

KubernetesCI/CDInfrastructure as code (IaC)ObservabilitySecurityDockerAWSTerraformEKSLinux System AdministrationAWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services (AWS)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Amazon BedrockHelm

About

Book an appointmnet: https://calendly.com/calsibs/30min I help companies ship faster, operate smarter, and cut cloud costs using a blend of DevOps, Kubernetes, and Generative AI automation. I am a Senior DevOps & Cloud Consultant with deep expertise across AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, cloud architecture, and modern AI integrations. With an Engineering Honors degree and a full suite of industry-leading certifications including all five Kubernetes certs, AWS DevOps Professional, AWS Generative AI Professional, and CNCF Kubestronaut, I deliver enterprise-grade solutions that scale. Over the years, I’ve built, optimized, and automated platforms that support high-traffic, mission-critical workloads. My work helps teams release faster, improve reliability, reduce operational pain, and significantly lower cloud spend. What I Do: 1. DevOps & Platform Engineering: scalable CI/CD, GitOps, IaC, automation 2. Kubernetes Architecture & Troubleshooting: AKS, EKS, self-hosted clusters 3. AWS & Azure Solutions: secure, cost-effective, production-ready designs 4. Generative AI Integrations: automate workflows, build AI-powered solutions, modernize applications with LLMs 5. Cloud Cost Optimization: measurable savings without performance loss 6. Security & DevSecOps: shift-left security, compliance, and hardening Why Clients Work With Me: I simplify complex problems into clear, scalable solutions I deliver fast, high-impact results with minimal supervision I combine Cloud + DevOps + AI to give teams a competitive edge I communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders I focus on business outcomes, not just technology What I’m Looking For I’m open to: ✔️ Consulting or contract work ✔️ High-impact DevOps/Kubernetes projects ✔️ AI integrations for engineering teams ✔️ Cloud modernization and platform engineering engagements ✔️ Senior engineering or architecture roles where I can drive meaningful change If you want to ship faster, reduce costs, eliminate operational chaos, or integrate AI into your workflows let’s talk.

Experience

5 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Games global

2 roles

Senior Platform Engineer

Promoted

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos

  • Built and operated a Kubernetes based internal platform enabling multiple engineering teams
  • Designed self-service deployment patterns and golden paths to reduce delivery friction
  • Standardized CI/CD pipelines, observability, and security controls across workloads
  • Enabled application and data teams to ship independently at scale with minimal platform intervention
  • Implemented infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable, compliant, and scalable environments
  • Improved platform reliability, visibility, and developer experience through proactive observability
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to evolve the platform as a product aligned to business needs
KubernetesCI/CDInfrastructure as code (IaC)ObservabilitySecurityDevOps+1

Senior DevOps Engineer

Nov 2023Jun 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Designed , developed, and implemented cloud-based applications and services leveraging Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners, to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and secure solutions.
  • Designed and implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
  • Drive the implementation and improvement of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, incorporating best practices and automation tools.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
  • Conduct code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and provide guidance to junior developers.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential for enhancing the development process and suggesting improvements.
DockerAWSTerraformEKSCI/CDAWS Solutions+1

Redpanda software

DevOps Engineer

Jan 2023Oct 2023 · 9 mos · South Africa · Hybrid

  • Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and services leveraging Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners, to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and secure solutions.
  • Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
  • Drive the implementation and improvement of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, incorporating best practices and automation tools.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
  • Conduct code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and provide guidance to junior developers.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential for enhancing the development process and suggesting improvements
DockerAWSTerraformEKSCI/CDAWS Solutions+1

Huawei

Site Reliability Engineer

Nov 2020Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · South Africa

DockerLinux System Administration

Bc business solutions

DevOps Engineer

Sep 2018Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo · HARARE

AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services (AWS)

Huawei

Network Engineer

Jul 2015Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · HARARE

Education

National University of Science and Technology

Honors Degree — Electronic Engineering

Jan 2012Jan 2017

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