DevOps Engineer · X · Software Engineer

Hi, I'm Kyle Robins

I build resilient systems
as a DevOps Engineer

I'm an enthusiastic and adaptable person, always excited to tackle new challenges. I love learning and am committed to delivering great results. I bring a positive attitude and a mindset focused on growth. I enjoy working in a team, and my passion is creating technologies that make a real impact.

Email me

Nairobi, Kenya hello@kylerobins.com

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Online and coding

Last commit: Today

1.1K CommitsShipped to Production

128M+Lines of Code Written

4Speaking Events

Software CraftBuilt Resilient Systems

Profile

About

Nairobi-based DevOps and full-stack engineer shipping resilient cloud infrastructure, delightful user experiences, and community-first knowledge sharing.

What I do

I architect automated cloud environments, build scalable web products, and champion developer experience. From Terraform blueprints to TypeScript design systems, I help teams ship faster with confidence.

Focus Areas

Infrastructure as Code & Platform Ops
Full-stack product delivery
Dev enablement & documentation

Communities

Speaking events · 10+ engagements
Technical writing at blog.kylerobins.com
Mentorship & DevRel partnerships

Quick facts

DevOps Engineer · Software Engineer · SRE Engineer

Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Writing at blog.kylerobins.com

Timeline

2018Started University - BSc Software Development
2021First Internship - Frontend Development
2022Graduated & Started Professional Career
2023Java Backend Certification & Team Leadership
2024DevOps Engineer - Current Role

Career Journey

Experience

Highlights from recent roles spanning DevOps, platform engineering, and product delivery.

Feb 2024 - Present

E4Impact Entrepreneurship Center, Kenya

DevOps Engineer | Software Engineer

Designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable software solutions for entrepreneurship initiatives. Maintaining company websites and internal systems in collaboration with incubated and accelerated companies.

DockerKubernetesAWSCI/CDTerraformJenkinsGitJavaScriptReactNode.js

Present

Elitcorp Ltd.

DevOps & Fullstack Engineer

Optimizing IT infrastructure, delivering cloud automation, and enhancing operational efficiency with IaC, observability, and modern web stacks.

DockerTerraformAWSEC2KubernetesNginxJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsNext.js

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

Unistus Services Ltd

Led multi-disciplinary teams across web, DevOps, design, and consulting. Drove project delivery, tooling, and client success while modernising workflows.

ReactNginxNode.jsDigital OceanHTMLAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopCSSJavaScriptWordPress

Jan 2022 - May 2022

Nitrogen Technologies

Front-End Developer

Contributed to a payment gateway CMS in React and delivered a polished marketing site plus mobile UI/UX deliverables.

ReactReduxNode.jsMaterial UIHTMLCSSJavaScriptDockerAWSMongoDB

Jan 2021 - July 2021

Murutech Inc.

Front-End Developer Intern

Built custom WordPress themes and plugins, integrated analytics, and produced data-informed recommendations for clients.

WordPressMySQLReactMaterial UIFigmaAWSNginx

Continuous Learning

Education

Formal education and continuing programmes that shaped my engineering foundations and leadership approach.

May 2018 - Dec 2022

KCA University, Ruaraka

BSc Software Development

Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Graduated with a Bachelor's in Software Development covering data structures, algorithms, OOP, DBMS, OS, and computer networks. Active member of the Google Developer Student Club collaborating on campus projects.

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

Develhope

Java Backend Engineer

Completed the Java Backend Engineer programme with Spring ecosystem focus, REST API design, and secure enterprise patterns.

Spring Boot · Spring MVC · Java · Jira · Oracle SQL · Spring Security · JavaScript · Project Management

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Toolbox

Skills & Platforms

Tools, languages, and platforms I rely on to deliver robust infrastructure, performant applications, and polished experiences.

DevOps

13 tools I use frequently

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

WildFly

Argo CD

OpenShift

Red Hat Linux

AWS

GCP

Azure

Ansible

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Full-Stack

9 tools I use frequently

Node.js

JavaScript

Java

Supabase

MySQL

PostgreSQL

HTML

CSS

Firebase

Graphics & Design

5 tools I use frequently

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Tooling

9 tools I use frequently

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Yaml

Netlify

VS Code

Postman

Nginx

Grafana

Selected Work

Projects

Case studies across logistics, fintech, content, and creative initiatives. Each project pairs resilient infrastructure with purposeful experience design.

Active · web app

Senke

Daily essentials platform with groceries, pharmacy, meals, and parcel delivery backed by multi-tenant logistics.

Next.jsMySQLVercelNginxFirebaseGitHub ActionsReactNode.js

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Apr 2023 - May 2023 · web app

Senke Dashboard

Operations dashboard for orders, fleet management, invoicing, and geolocation insights.

ReactMySQLLaravelFirebaseSMTPNginxGCPcPanelVercelNode.js

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Oct 2022 - Present · web app

Elitcorp

Corporate site for an IT agency covering web, cloud, design, and consulting services with bespoke CMS.

ReactMongoDBNode.jsExpressReduxNodeMailer

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Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 · design

Elitcorp Socials

Creative social and marketing assets supporting Elitcorp brand campaigns and community storytelling.

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopCanvaFigma

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Active · web app

Personal Blog

Technical writing hub documenting learnings across DevOps, cloud, and modern web engineering.

ReactFirebaseFirestoreNode.js

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Nov 2023 · web app

Pgemsfresh

Farm produce catalogue and ordering experience for a regional distributor.

PHPWordPressGCP AuthNode.js

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Feb 2022 · web app

Unistus Ltd CRM

CRM tailored for accounting, HR, and client operations, integrating Odoo with cloud automation.

PythonAPIDockerNode.jsNginxMySQLOdoo

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Jan 2021 · design

Info Graphics

Information design collateral supporting corporate communications and investor updates.

CanvaExcalidrawDraw.ioAdobe Illustrator

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Credentials

Certifications

Industry certifications and cloud badges earned along the journey.