Hi, I'm Tisighe Livinstone
Multi-Cloud DevOps & Platform Engineer
Multi-Cloud DevOps Engineer with 6+ years across AWS, Azure, and GCP — building infrastructure that scales, deploys itself, and rarely wakes anyone up at 3 am. From Terraform to Kubernetes to CI/CD, I automate the boring parts so teams can ship faster.
Cloud Platforms
AWS · Azure · GCP
Kubernetes
EKS · Helm · GitOps
CI/CD & IaC
Terraform · Argo CD · GitHub Actions
Security & Observability
DevSecOps · Prometheus · Grafana
Toolkit
Skills & Tools
Ansible
API Gateway
Argo CD
AWS
AWS Lambda
Azure
Bash
Cloud Security
CloudFormation
Cost Optimization
Datadog
DevSecOps
Docker
Elasticsearch
GCP
Git
GitHub Actions
GitOps
Grafana
Helm
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Linux
Prometheus
Python
TerraformPortfolio
Things I've Shipped
01InfrastructureProduction EKS Cluster with Terraform - VPC, Node Groups & IRSA from Scratch
- Terraform
- AWS EKS
- Kubernetes
- AWS VPC
- Helm
- IRSA
- Cluster Autoscaler
- AWS Load Balancer Controller
A production-grade EKS cluster provisioned with Terraform — Custom VPC with private subnets across 3 AZs, separate system and application node groups, VPC endpoints for private AWS traffic, AWS Load Balancer Controller, and Cluster Autoscaler. The infrastructure foundation for all Kubernetes deployments.
02DevOps / PlatformEKS Platform Engineering — Deploying and Scaling Applications
- Kubernetes
- Helm
- AWS EKS
- HPA
- ALB
- AWS Secrets Manager
- Docker
- ECR
Deploying a Node.js API on EKS using Helm charts, HPA for pod autoscaling, ALB Ingress for traffic routing, and AWS Secrets Manager for zero-secret-in-Git configuration management.
03InfrastructureEKS Platform Engineering — Part 3: Cost Optimization with Karpenter & Spot Instances
- Karpenter
- AWS EKS
- Spot Instances
- Kubernetes
- AWS SQS
- Helm
Replaced the Cluster Autoscaler and managed node groups on EKS with Karpenter for intelligent, cost-aware node provisioning. Spot instances with automatic interruption handling, node consolidation within 30 seconds, and 40% compute cost reduction — with no changes to application code.
From the blog
Latest Articles
Writing Kubernetes Runbooks That Actually Get Used During Incidents
Most runbooks are written once, stored somewhere, and never opened again — especially during the incidents they were meant to help with. This article covers how to write Kubernetes runbooks that engineers actually reach for at 2 AM.
Kubernetes Resource Management: Requests, Limits, LimitRanges, and QoS Classes
Resource requests and limits are the single most impactful configuration decision in a Kubernetes cluster. Get them wrong and you get OOMKilled pods, noisy neighbours, unreliable scheduling, and wasted spend. This article explains how to get them right.
FeaturedKubernetes Pod Lifecycle: From Scheduling to Termination
Everything that happens between kubectl apply and a running pod — and between a delete command and a clean shutdown. Understanding the full pod lifecycle is what separates engineers who debug Kubernetes quickly from those who guess.
In Their Words
From engineers and managers I've worked with directly.
Working with Livinstone at NxtgenHub was a genuinely great experience. He brings energy and commitment that lifts the whole team, adapts quickly to new technologies, and always takes ownership and sees tasks through to completion. His professionalism, collaborative spirit, and strong work ethic make him someone you can always count on.
Sayibu Sulemana
DevOps & Cloud Engineer at NxtgenHub
Livinstone is a highly skilled and dependable professional with strong expertise across AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation. He takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, keeps business objectives in focus, and brings exceptional dedication to continuous learning. Beyond his technical capabilities, he is an excellent team player who shares knowledge freely and always delivers high-quality results.
Dieudonne Akuphe
DevOps & Cloud Engineer at Delliote
Livingstone has consistently shown strong technical skills, reliability, and professionalism across the projects we worked on together. He understands infrastructure and automation deeply, approaches challenges calmly, and always finds practical solutions that improve system performance. Easy to work with, communicates clearly, and supports the team whenever needed.
Tambua Evaristus
Fullstack Developer at Iknite Space
I had the privilege of studying with Tisighe for the AWS Solutions Architect certification, and his dedication and cloud expertise were outstanding throughout. He brings a level of focus and technical depth that is immediately noticeable. I am confident he will excel and add great value to any team he joins.
Raphael Boateng Nuamah
Cloud Engineer at Amalitech gGbH
Availability
Open to New Opportunities
Looking for a Cloud or DevOps Engineer? I'm available for remote, on-site, and relocation roles. Let's talk about what you're building.