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Google Cloud Architect | Expert, Infrastructure

Are you looking for a Google Cloud Architect to design, optimize, and secure scalable infrastructure that actually drives business growth? You've found one. I’m a Google-recognized Developer Expert (GDE) in Modern & Enterprise Infrastructure and a certified Cloud Architect with a proven track record delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and secure GCP solutions for fast-growing companies. Here’s what I deliver for clients like you: • Scalable cloud architectures that grow seamlessly with your business (no more downtime or surprise bills). • Efficient Kubernetes orchestration (GKE) for high-performance, auto-scaling workloads. • Smooth, zero-disruption migrations from on-prem or other clouds — completed on time and under budget. • Significant cost savings through rightsizing, automation, and smart optimizations (many clients see 30-50% reductions). • Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies. • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform + Ansible) for repeatable, automated deployments. Credentials & Experience • Google Professional Cloud Architect • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer • Google Professional Data Engineer • AWS Partner Technical Accreditation • CTO at a cloud-first SaaS company — led teams building scalable digital platforms serving millions of users. Let’s jump on a quick call to explore how I can help you achieve your cloud goals faster, safer, and more cost-effectively.

🇰🇪Nairobi, Kenya$55/hr100% JSS4.98 (11)Since Feb 2021

Earnings and projects

MRR
$6.2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#3,599 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#10 / 3,243
Revenue, last 30 days
$6.2k

Last 6 months: $37k

World#3,848 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#10 / 3,243
Total earnings
$57k

Billed in all: $59k

World#68,666 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#354 / 3,243
Per project
$2.6k

$12k in the last 6 months

World#63,308 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#358 / 3,243
Projects, last 6 months
3

Across 4 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#66,482 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#354 / 3,243
Projects in all
22

Across 23 contracts

61% fixed39% hourly
World#124,455 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#1,116 / 3,243

Earnings, last 30 days

$59.3k+$6.2k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$50k$55k$60kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 1% in Bash

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  4. #6Infrastructure as Code430 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 1%
  5. #8Bash682 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 1%
  6. #9Cloud Engineering344 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 3%
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  8. #11Enterprise Architecture166 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 7%