james wachira

james wachira

Cloud & ML Engineer | Building Scalable Trading Systems AWS | Docker | MLOps | Data Systems

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

#OpenToWork

About

I build cloud-based systems and machine learning solutions focused on real-world applications. Currently working on:- Deploying scalable applications using AWS and Docker- Building trading data pipelines and predictive models- Developing end-to-end ML systems (MLOps)Stack:Python | AWS | Docker | FastAPI | Pandas | CI/ CDFocused on building systems that don’t just work — but scale.

What I'm looking for

Remote IT-focused professional with experience in AWS setup, database integration, and backend deployment. Skilled in cloud computing, IT support, and system administration, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable systems. Also developing skills in data entry and technical writing. Strong problem-solving ability, quick learner, and comfortable working independently. Seeking remote roles in AWS support, IT support, backend development, or freelance technical work.

Experience

Freelancer.com

Cloud & ML Projects (Self-Directed)

Freelancer.com

Jul 2025 – Mar 2026

Deployed containerized applications on Amazon Web Services using EC2 and Docker Built automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Developed forex prediction models using Python and Scikit-learn Designed API endpoints for ML model deployment

AWSDockerPython

Education

kisii university

kisii university

bachelor of science · information technology, ML and cloud engineering

2024

Skills

Technical Problem SolvingData EntryIT support & TroubleshootCI/CD conceptspythonPostgreSQLSLQ & Database managementNetworking Fundamentalslinux systemCloud computingAWS

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)