Asiphe Ndimlana
DevOps Engineer
Cloud engineer with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and securing AWS infrastructure in live production environments. Currently managing cloud infrastructure and automation tooling for a commercial SIEM platform at Barefoot Cyber — with a focus on security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Skills
Technologies and tools I work with daily.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Security
DevOps & CI/CD
Languages
Experience
Where I've worked and what I've shipped.
DevOps Engineer
Barefoot Cyber
- Manage and maintain infrastructure supporting the SIEM platform, including servers, storage, and network components.
- Develop and maintain automation tools to streamline SIEM platform infrastructure management and operational workflows.
- Contribute to platform architecture decisions, providing technical input on infrastructure design and improvements.
- Ensure SIEM platform security and compliance by implementing access controls and monitoring for unauthorised activity.
SOC Analyst / Junior DevOps Engineer
Barefoot Cyber
- Developed deployment scripts using Bash, Python, and Docker Compose; configured Netdata and Uptime Kuma to meet SOC team requirements.
- Designed and maintained scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Engineered GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing and security scanning, integrating security into the CI/CD lifecycle.
- Monitored and responded to security alerts and incidents on a 24/7 basis.
Cloud Intern
LC Studio
- Completed cloud-focused training earning certifications including AWS Introduction to Cloud 101, Cisco Networking Basics, and Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials.
- Gained foundational knowledge in cloud architecture, networking protocols, and cybersecurity principles.
Certifications
Industry credentials and qualifications.
SAA-C03
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Amazon Web Services
In Progress
CLF-C02
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
August 2025
SC-200
Security Operations Analyst Associate
Microsoft
February 2025
CC
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2
2024
Projects
Software built and shipped at dev2ools.
ikhayalethu
Property and accommodation management for student housing and rentals. Smart listings, tenant tracking, and lease management in one place.
Budget Buddy
Personal finance tracker built for clarity. Track income, expenses, and savings goals with visual breakdowns and zero bloat.
docker-update
Automated Docker image update detection and deployment. Keep every container in your self-hosted stack current without manual intervention.
fsolutions
Field operations management for on-the-ground teams. Job tracking, reporting, and coordination built for teams that work outside the office.
hubsell
Lightweight CRM and sales pipeline tracker for small teams. Manage deals, contacts, and activities without the enterprise overhead.
The Stack
Self-hosted open source tools powering the infrastructure.
Traefik
InfraEdge router handling all ingress traffic with automatic TLS from Let's Encrypt. No manual certificate management.
n8n
AutomationSelf-hosted workflow automation. Powers internal integrations, scheduled jobs, and data pipelines across the stack.
Uptime Kuma
MonitoringService monitoring and alerting. Tracks uptime across all hosted apps and fires alerts the moment something goes down.
Homepage
DashboardInternal homelab dashboard. Unified launcher with real-time service status for everything running in the stack.
arcane
InfraService discovery and management layer providing visibility across the entire homelab environment.