Hi, I'm James

Systems & Infrastructure Engineer | Software Developer

Systems and Infrastructure Engineer specializing in automated infrastructure orchestration and high-availability containerized platforms. Proven track record in architecting resilient systems using Kubernetes (K3s), Docker, and Terraform to model scalable cloud resources

Professional Profile

I thrive at the intersection of Software Development, Cloud Architecture, and System Operations. From writing Python-based backends to orchestrating containerized environments with Docker and automating with CI/CD, I ensure that technology serves as a reliable foundation for business growth.

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OpsIT Systems
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Technical Stack

Core Expertise

Cloud & IT Ops

Infrastructure & Support

Linux/Windows Admin

TCP/IP & Networking

Hardware Troubleshooting

Security Hardening

Software Development

Backend & Automation

Python (Flask/APIs)

SQL & DB Management

JavaScript (Web Dev)

Bash Scripting

Platform & SRE

Observability & Automation

Prometheus & Grafana

Docker & CI/CD (Git)

Nginx & NPM

Tailscale VPN

Solutions

What I Do

Cloud & IT Ops

Managing server infrastructure, network security (Tailscale), and providing Tier 2/3 technical support for complex environments.

Full-Stack Dev

Developing secure Python (Flask) backends and RESTful APIs with production-grade database management.

Platform Eng

Building "Paved Road" deployment pipelines using Docker and Git workflows to accelerate developer productivity.

SRE & Monitoring

Implementing observability stacks with Prometheus and Grafana to visualize metrics and ensure 99.9% system reliability.

Experience

My Journey
Education
Work

BSc in Information Technology

KCA University | Nairobi
2023 - 2025

IT Infrastructure & Support

Potterhouse School | Nairobi
2025 - Present

Managing local server ecosystems, network security via Tailscale/Nginx, and system administration for 200+ users.

Portfolio

Featured Work
Ticketing

IT Incident & Ops Platform

Dev & Ops: A Python/Flask system for managing IT lifecycle workflows, featuring role-based access and database persistence.

SRE Stack

Observability & Platform Stack

SRE & Cloud: A containerized monitoring solution using Prometheus/Grafana, secured with Nginx Proxy Manager and Tailscale Mesh VPN.

Contact

Open for Cloud, Platform, IT Ops & Dev Roles

Email

karanja.thanju12@gmail.com

LinkedIn

James Karanja