Calexx Chimanyiwa — Platform Engineer
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a DevOps and Cloud Consultant specializing in SaaS and AI-driven solutions.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Experience: 5 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Devops
- Kubernetes Architecture
- Aws Solutions
Career Highlights
- Expert in DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud cost optimization.
- Delivered scalable solutions for high-traffic workloads.
- Proven track record in AI integrations and automation.
Work Experience
Games Global
Senior Platform Engineer (11 mos)
Senior DevOps Engineer (1 yr 7 mos)
redPanda Software
DevOps Engineer (9 mos)
Huawei
Site Reliability Engineer (2 yrs 2 mos)
BC Business Solutions
DevOps Engineer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Huawei
Network Engineer (2 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Honors Degree at National University of Science and Technology