Chris Ogalo

978 -40400· (+254) 716-493-983· ogalo.chris21@gmail.com

Technical Support professional with hands-on experience in DevOps tools like Linux, Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions. Skilled in issue resolution, automation, and supporting modern infrastructure. Eager to contribute to scalable and reliable system operations.


Experience

Senior Customer Technical Support

Tiko

Providing timely technical support for Tiko system users, resolving issues within 24 hours and ensuring smooth platform operations. Collaborated closely with stakeholders and aggregators to enhance user experience and service delivery. Applied project management tools and compliance standards to effectively implement system changes and minimize risk.

June 2022 - Present

Information Systems Support Specialist

Lifecare Hospitals and Bliss GVS Healthcare Limited

Provided day-to-day technical support for over 190 staff across a level 5 hospital and 18 remote clinics, ensuring smooth IT operations and user satisfaction. Led hardware/software upgrades, network setup, and installation of devices including routers, switches, VoIP, IP cameras, and firewalls. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align IT with organizational goals and supported ICT procurement, vendor management, and compliance. Successfully managed IT project timelines and budgets, contributing to efficient system performance and timely product rollouts.

January 2018 - May 2022

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, USAID/PMI-AIRS

Presidential Malaria Initiative-Africa Indoor Residual Spraying

Monitored project milestones and regularly reported progress to senior management, ensuring accountability and visibility throughout the project lifecycle. Provided database support and managed accurate data entry for the AIRS County project, ensuring data quality and confidentiality. Conducted training sessions for data entry clerks, mobilizers, and spray operators on proper use of data collection tools.

January 2017 - December 2017

Education

South-Eastern Kenya University

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology

Second Class Upper Division

January 2012 - November 2015

KCA University

Certification-Introduction to Networks
August 2014 - December 2014

Skills

Workflow
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Containerization – Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services, Docker for containerization, and Kubernetes for orchestration in deploying and managing scalable applications.
  • Incident Management & Systems Troubleshooting – Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities to monitor, debug, and maintain infrastructure across distributed systems.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication – Effective at translating technical concepts for diverse teams, supporting user training, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Open Source & Documentation Practices – Committed to using and contributing to open source tools, maintaining clear documentation, and promoting knowledge sharing to improve team efficiency and system reliability.

Interests

Apart from being a techie, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. Riding bikes is my favorite pastime, and I love watching soccer.

When forced indoors, I follow a number of action and crime genre movies and television shows, I am an aspiring barber, and I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in the Cloud and DevOps Space.


Awards & Certifications

  • KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)