Allen Muchini

Experience

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  Tobacco Research Board

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  ICT Administration

  Client and User Support: Occasionally interfacing with end-users or clients to gather feedback, troubleshoot issues, or support training efforts on software usage.Windows and Linux server management - OS installations, creating file shares, etc. Software deployment and Management, i.e. Pastel, Microsoft Office suit, Email clients etc.Web development and maintenance - HTML, CSS, WordPress, Nginx etc.

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  Centric Data (PVT) LTD

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Software Developer

  Software Design: Creating design documentation and architectural plans, including data flow diagrams and system structure, to outline the application’s functionality and structure.Coding and Development: Writing clean, efficient, and scalable code using programming languages like Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or others, depending on the project needs.Documentation: Writing and maintaining documentation for codebases, including technical specifications, user manuals, and commenting within the code to facilitate easier collaboration and future maintenance.Maintenance and Support: Updating and maintaining existing applications, resolving any bugs, adding enhancements, and ensuring software continues to function as expected over time.User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design: Collaborating with designers to build intuitive, user-friendly interfaces, especially in front-end development roles Show less

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  Old Mutual ZW

  Jan 2022 - now

  Cloud Architecture Design: Designing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure to support business applications. This often includes selecting appropriate cloud services and structuring environments based on industry best practices.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development: Automating infrastructure deployment and management using tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.Deployment and Automation: Building and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline) to automate deployment, scaling, and updates of applications and services.Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana) to track system health and optimize cloud resource performance and cost.Networking and Connectivity: Configuring and managing virtual networks, VPNs, load balancers, and routing across cloud and on-premises environments to ensure seamless connectivity.Networking and Connectivity: Configuring and managing virtual networks, VPNs, load balancers, and routing across cloud and on-premises environments to ensure seamless connectivity.Cost Management and Optimization: Monitoring usage and implementing cost-saving measures like reserved instances, auto-scaling, and rightsizing resources to optimize expenses. Show less Backend Development: Develop APIs with Spring Boot, secure apps with Spring Security, optimize databases.Mobile Development: Build cross-platform apps using Flutter; integrate with APIs & cloud services.Cloud & DevOps: Deploy/manage apps on AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS); set up CI/CD pipelines.Security & Optimization: Implement security best practices, prevent vulnerabilities, optimize performance.Collaboration & Documentation: Work with teams using Agile, document APIs & architectures.Frontend Development: Build UIs with React, Angular, Next.js; ensure responsiveness & performance Show less

  • Cloud Engineer

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Software Engineer

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2024