Elvis Kazerwa
Prague
Summary
DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in infrastructure as code and automation to support reliable systems. Skilled in Git-based source control and building CI/CD pipelines that enable efficient integration and delivery. Experienced in using Grafana and Prometheus to monitor system performance, configure alerts, and support operational visibility.
Comfortable working in Microsoft Azure and collaborating with development and operations teams to improve deployment processes, system reliability, and day-to-day operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Vivicta,s.r.o
06.2025 - Current
- Built and maintained automated CI/CD pipelines (YAML + scripting) to deliver applications from build through test and deployment with minimal manual effort.
- Provisioned and managed Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Bicep) to ensure consistent, repeatable environments.
- Designed and implemented secure Azure networking, including VNets, private endpoints, and routing.
- Strengthened security by managing secrets, certificates, and configuration through Azure Key Vault.
- Reduced manual deployment steps by introducing automation, validations, and approval gates, improving release reliability.
- Diagnosed and resolved CI/CD pipeline failures, infrastructure deployment issues, and environment configuration problems to keep releases on track
- create documentation and ensure smooth operations
- Enabled predictable, secure, and fully automated deployments across multiple environments.
DevOps Engineer (Freelancer)
Hive-Zox International SA
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Working with Microsoft Azure (Azure), and have a proven track record of working with teams to improve development processes and enhance system reliability.
- Improve code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintain version control systems like Git version, Azure DevOps, and collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
- Experienced in using Grafana and Prometheus for monitoring and optimizing performance in order to ensure services are available and reliable.
- Coordinated disaster recovery planning and execution, ensuring business continuity in emergency situations.
- Enhanced collaboration with the development of automated testing frameworks, ensuring higher quality releases.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
- Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
- Optimized resource usage by implementing and managing infrastructure as code, like Terraform, leading to cost efficiencies.
- Integrating external products or apps into our Azure portal and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Documented development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
- Implemented containerization using Docker, leading to improved application scalability and manageability.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
DevOps Engineer
Assessment Sytems Sro
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide technical support to end-users for hardware and software issues.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems and data.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
- Work with development teams to ensure code integration and deployment processes are efficient.
- Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code like terraform
- Work with containerization tools like Docker to create and deploy containerized applications.
- Orchestrate containers using tools such as Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to bridge gaps and improve communication.
- Participate in agile processes to integrate DevOps practices into development cycles.
- Always document myself with the official website to solve some of the issues.
- Implemented user access controls to minimize unauthorized access risks while preserving operational flexibility for authorized users.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Assisted in the development of system security protocols.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Azure Engineer
MSF SITS
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained documentation of IT systems, processes, and procedures for easy reference by team members.
- Reduced downtime with effective troubleshooting and timely problem resolution.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced IT support delivery and efficiency.
- Managed hardware inventory, ensuring proper allocation of resources and prompt replacement of outdated equipment.
- Participated in after-hours on-call rotations providing continuous coverage for urgent technical matters affecting organization.
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
- Provided remote support for off-site employees, resolving issues quickly without sacrificing job performance.
- Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
- Managed backup and recovery of data assets to safeguard system availability.
- Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments.
- Updated software to safeguard against security flaws.
- Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
- Assigned system permissions and set up computers to assist with onboarding new employees
- Loaded software, granted permissions, and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process.
- Optimized network performance with regular maintenance checks, software updates, and hardware upgrades.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless IT support during major company initiatives.
- Skilled in managing users and access control across Microsoft 365 environments, including Microsoft Teams and Azure Active Directory. Experienced in user lifecycle management, role-based access assignments, group policies, and security/compliance configurations to ensure efficient and secure collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Mount Kenya University
Kigali-Rwanda07-2016
Skills
CI/CD pipeline automation
Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)
Azure platform engineering
Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS)
Secure Azure networking (VNets, private endpoints, NSGs, routing, DNS)
Secrets and identity management (Azure Key Vault, managed identities, RBAC)
Python scripting for automation and tooling
Linux administration and troubleshooting
Git-based workflows and release strategies (PR validation, environment promotion, blue-green, rollback)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
CZECH
Elementary (A2)
Personal Information
Assessment
- INTERNATIONAL IT SPECIALIST
- MSF SITS SERVICE DESK SPECIALIST
- Customer Care Specialist
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Vivicta,s.r.o
06.2025 - Current
DevOps Engineer (Freelancer)
Hive-Zox International SA
04.2024 - 05.2025
DevOps Engineer
Assessment Sytems Sro
01.2023 - 03.2024
Azure Engineer
MSF SITS
04.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Mount Kenya University