About Me

Tebogo Tseka: Software Development Engineer

With over 17 years of experience in technology and a strong background in quality assurance, I am a versatile professional transitioning into Software Development Engineering with a focus on DevOps practices. My unique blend of skills spans software development, cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and data analysis.

My Journey

My career began in chemistry, where I honed my analytical skills and attention to detail. This foundation has proven invaluable as I've pivoted towards software development and cloud technologies. As an Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect with a Data Analytics Specialty, and Hashicorp Terraform Associate, I bring a comprehensive skill set to the table.

What I Offer

• DevOps knowledge:
  • Proficient in Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cloud Technologies:
  • AWS-certified with experience in:
    • EC2
    • S3
    • RDS
    • Lambda
    • Redshift
    • DynamoDB
    • Athena
    • QuickSight
    • CloudFormation
  • Programming Skills:
    • Java
    • Python
    • javascript
    • HTML5
    • CSS
    • SQL
  • AI and Data Analysis:
    • Experience in prompt engineering
    • AI model comparison
    • Data visualization using QuickSight, Tableau Power BI and Excel
  • Quality Assurance: Strong background in process optimization and quality control

  Current Role and Projects

  During my learnership at Open Learn Code Academy, I also work as a Java Developer, DevOps Engineer, and AI Instructor, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience. I develop comprehensive courses on DevOps practices, focusing on Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, and integrate AI tools into DevOps workflows for improved efficiency. One of my recent projects involved developing and deploying a Spring Boot application using advanced DevOps practices. This project showcased my skills in:

  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation using GitHub Actions
  Cloud-native architecture design
  • Monitoring and logging setup with AWS CloudWatch

  Continuous Learning

  I believe in lifelong learning and constantly expanding my skill set. My recent achievements include:

  • Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (cum laude)
  • Multiple AWS certifications
  • Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer certification

  Let's Connect

  I'm always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate on innovative projects. Whether you're looking for a DevOps Engineer, a Java developer, or someone to bring a unique perspective to your team, I'd love to connect. Feel free to reach out to me at tebogo.tseka@gmail.com or connect with me on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tebogo-tseka/). You can also check out my projects on [GitHub](https://github.com/tsekatm).