Hi, my name is

James Omondi

Cloud, DevSecOps & Full-Stack Software Engineer

Versatile Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. Expert in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevSecOps practices, microservices architecture, and full-stack development. Proven track record of modernizing systems, cutting costs, achieving 99.9% uptime, and deploying products end-to-end. I'm passionate about automation, security, and mentoring teams.

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01.About Me

I'm a versatile software engineer with 7+ years of experience across Cloud/DevSecOps, Backend, Frontend, and Mobile Engineering. My expertise spans designing scalable microservices, automating cloud infrastructure, and building secure systems that support thousands of concurrent users.

Currently, I'm working at Omnivoltaic Energy Solutions as a DevSecOps Engineer, leading security initiatives to enhance cloud infrastructure and reduce vulnerabilities in production by 60%. My proven track record includes modernizing legacy systems, cutting operational costs by 15%, and achieving 99.9% uptime across distributed systems.

I'm passionate about automation, security best practices, clean architecture, and mentoring engineering teams. I believe in building systems that are not just performant, but also maintainable and secure from the ground up. When not shipping code, you'll find me exploring emerging technologies or contributing to the developer community.

Languages

PythonJavaKotlinGoPHPTypeScriptNode.jsBash

Backend Frameworks

NestJSSpring BootFastAPIVert.xExpress.jsLaravelgRPC

Frontend

Next.jsReactTailwindCSSChakra UIFramer Motion

Mobile Development

Jetpack ComposeAndroid SDKKotlinSwift

Architectures & Patterns

Clean ArchitectureMicroservicesMVCEvent-DrivenDomain-Driven DesignMVVM

Cloud & DevOps

AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesHelmTerraformGitHub Actions

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisFirebaseTimescaleDB

CI/CD & DevOps

CI/CDJenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CIAzure DevOpsDockerKubernetes

Monitoring & Observability

PrometheusGrafanaELK StackCloudWatchPosthogSentry

Security & Compliance

OAuth2JWTSSL/TLSOWASPTrivyClairSonarQube

Tools & Utilities

PrismaJooqOpenAPIFlywayAnsibleRedisKafka

02.Experience

DevSecOps Engineer @ Omnivoltaic Energy Solutions

May 2025Present

Leading DevSecOps initiatives to enhance security posture across all cloud infrastructure and applications. Implemented automated security scanning, integrated security testing into CI/CD pipelines, developed centralized security logging solutions, and automated incident response workflows. Reduced vulnerabilities in production by 60% and improved incident response times by 45%.

AWSSecurityKubernetesTerraformELK StackCloudWatchOWASPSonarQubeDocker

Senior AaaS/SaaS & DevOps Engineer @ Omnivoltaic Energy Solutions

Aug 2024May 2025

Automated AWS multi-region deployments, built and maintained CI/CD pipelines reducing delivery time by 25%. Ensured 99.9% uptime through proactive monitoring and resilience planning. Designed performance monitoring stack using Prometheus and Grafana, reduced AWS costs by 15% through optimization.

AWSKubernetesTerraformPrometheusGrafanaPythonDockerHelm

Tech Lead (DevOps & Senior Full-Stack Engineer) @ Placid Systems Ltd.

Apr 2024Oct 2024

Led technical DevOps transformation across engineering teams. Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines reducing release cycle from weekly to daily (40% faster). Built and maintained high-availability Kubernetes clusters achieving 99.9% uptime. Designed backend microservices with Java + Node.js, developed cross-platform mobile apps, and mentored 10 developers.

KubernetesJavaNode.jsReactiOSAndroidDockerGitAgile

Lead Backend & DevOps Engineer @ Yellow Dot Energy Ltd.

Jan 2023Mar 2024

Spearheaded backend and DevOps initiatives deploying solutions on Azure Cloud boosting system scalability by 50%. Designed deployment environments ensuring 99% uptime. Implemented robust monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and Posthog. Reduced deployment times by 50% with end-to-end CI/CD automation. Built resilient APIs and microservices (+35% performance gain).

AzureKotlinSpring BootPostgreSQLRedisKubernetesPrometheusGrafanaMicroservices

CTO & Co-Founder @ Nash Co.

Nov 2022Jan 2024

Designed and implemented scalable backend microservices in Node.js + Kotlin reducing API response times by 40%. Built and deployed React + Next.js applications improving user engagement by 30%. Developed Android mobile app in Kotlin integrated with cloud APIs boosting mobile adoption to 60%. Automated cloud infrastructure on AWS with Terraform + Kubernetes achieving 99.9% uptime.

Node.jsKotlinReactNext.jsAndroidAWSTerraformKubernetesMongoDB

Android Lead Engineer @ Cinch Markets

Jul 2022Jan 2023

Built core Android features boosting customer satisfaction by 25%. Optimized mobile CI/CD with GitHub Actions + Docker cutting release times by 30%. Refactored legacy codebase into modular architecture lowering bug reports by 40%. Integrated secure mobile payments driving 15% increase in transaction completion rates.

KotlinAndroid SDKGitHub ActionsDockerPayment IntegrationCI/CDJetpack Compose

Freelance Software Engineer (Full-Stack & DevOps) @ Self-Employed

Jul 2021May 2023

Designed and developed REST APIs and backend systems in Node.js/Java scaling to thousands of daily requests. Built React/Next.js web apps cutting customer onboarding times by 40%. Automated deployments with Docker + Kubernetes reducing downtime incidents by 25%. Provided training workshops on CI/CD, containerization, and full-stack practices, upskilling 20+ engineers.

Node.jsJavaReactNext.jsDockerKubernetesPostgreSQLAWSTypeScript

Android & Backend Engineer @ Voomantics Studio Ltd.

May 2019Aug 2021

Led Android application development increasing user engagement by 20%. Implemented backend services in Node.js/Express to support mobile features, improving data synchronization. Introduced automated testing and CI/CD workflows reducing defects in production by 35%. Contributed to IoT and IoS solutions integrating with modern APIs.

KotlinAndroid SDKNode.jsExpressFirebasePostgreSQLREST APIsCI/CDGitHub

03.Featured Projects & Solutions

Showcase of full-stack applications, admin dashboards, and enterprise solutions across various industries

Guestly - Event Management
SaaS

Guestly - Event Management

RSVP and Event Management Platform with real-time updates, guest management, and seamless user experience for event coordination.

NestJSNext.jsFirebase+1
CRM System - Sales Pipeline
Enterprise

CRM System - Sales Pipeline

Enterprise CRM platform with customer data management, sales pipeline visualization, lead tracking, and automated workflows.

NestJSPostgreSQLReact+1
E-Commerce Platform
E-Commerce

E-Commerce Platform

Full-stack e-commerce solution with product catalog, shopping cart, payment integration, inventory management, and order tracking.

Next.jsStripePostgreSQL+1
Admin Dashboard - Multi-Tenant
Admin

Admin Dashboard - Multi-Tenant

Comprehensive admin panel with user management, role-based access control, system analytics, and configuration management.

ReactTypeScriptChakra UI+1
Corporate Website - B2B
Website

Corporate Website - B2B

Modern corporate landing page with hero section, service showcases, team profiles, testimonials, and lead capture forms.

Next.jsTailwindCSSFramer Motion+1
ERP System - Enterprise
Enterprise

ERP System - Enterprise

Enterprise Resource Planning solution integrating inventory, supply chain, financial modules, and business intelligence dashboards.

Spring BootPostgreSQLReact+1
Project Management Tool
SaaS

Project Management Tool

Collaborative project management with Kanban boards, task tracking, team collaboration, time tracking, and progress reporting.

NestJSReactSocket.io+1
HRMS - Employee Management
Enterprise

HRMS - Employee Management

Human Resources Management System with employee profiles, attendance tracking, payroll management, performance reviews, and leave management.

KotlinSpring BootReact+1
Analytics Platform - SaaS
SaaS

Analytics Platform - SaaS

Real-time analytics and BI platform with customizable dashboards, data visualization, trend analysis, and business insights.

NestJSReactD3.js+1
POS & Inventory System
Retail

POS & Inventory System

Point of Sale system with barcode scanning, inventory management, stock tracking, sales reports, and multi-location support.

FastAPIReactSQLite+1

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Total Projects

18

Industries

50+

Tech Stack

100%

Full-Stack

04. What's Next?

Get In Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss tech, or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open!

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