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Clayton Siby
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
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Clayton Siby

Software Engineer | DevOps Specialist | Cybersecurity Enthusiast

Software engineer with 6+ years of professional experience specializing in Software Engineering, DevOps, and Cybersecurity. I architect secure, scalable systems while implementing robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. My academic foundation in Cybersecurity & Machine Learning complements my practical expertise in cloud infrastructure, containerization, and security best practices.

From securing fintech platforms handling millions in transactions to architecting zero-trust microservices infrastructure, I deliver production-grade solutions across the entire DevOps lifecycle. My approach combines security-first development, automated testing, infrastructure as code, and continuous monitoring to ensure systems that are not just scalable, but resilient and secure.

I'm passionate about building secure distributed systems, automating everything, and contributing to the infosec and DevOps communities through mentorship and open-source contributions. Always exploring emerging technologies in cloud-native security, container orchestration, and ML-powered threat detection.

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6+
Years Exp
10+
Clients
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Projects
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// Technical expertise & tools

⚙️Software Engineering
  • →React.js / Next.js
  • →TypeScript / JavaScript
  • →Node.js / Express
  • →Python / Django
  • →PostgreSQL / MongoDB
  • →REST APIs / GraphQL
🚀DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure
  • →Docker / Kubernetes
  • →AWS / Azure / GCP
  • →CI/CD Pipelines
  • →Terraform / IaC
  • →Linux Administration
  • →Monitoring & Logging
🔐Cybersecurity & ML
  • →Security Audits & Penetration Testing
  • →OWASP Top 10 Mitigation
  • →Machine Learning / TensorFlow
  • →Natural Language Processing
  • →Secure Authentication / OAuth
  • →Cryptography & Compliance
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// Professional journey & milestones

Helm Digital
Nov 2023 - Present
Helm Digital

Software Engineer

Leading development of enterprise AI solutions, architecting scalable systems, and implementing DevOps best practices for mission-critical applications.

→Integrated ChatGPT and custom LLM pipelines to deliver intelligent chatbots for enterprise clients (Absa, Makro, Game, Coach Vici, Dr. Oetker)
→Architected and deployed scalable scheduling system for bulk WhatsApp messaging to millions of users
→Designed Docker-based microservices and CI/CD pipelines with Sentry for automated deployments and monitoring
→Served as Lead Engineer coordinating cross-functional teams and translating product requirements into technical roadmaps
→Built real-time analytics dashboards tracking MAUs and product usage for performance optimization and lead generation
Flexperto
April 2023 - Oct 2023
Flexperto

Software Engineer

Built AI-powered video communication platform features, implemented robust CI/CD pipelines, and delivered modular microservices architecture.

→Implemented AI transcription pipelines for low-latency, high-accuracy live captions serving enterprise clients (Mercedes-Benz, ADAC)
→Built backend microservices (Node.js/PHP) and frontend components (React/TypeScript) with modular architecture
→Deployed Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, builds, and deployments reducing release risk
→Enforced code quality and OOP/SOLID principles ensuring scalable, maintainable backend design
→Collaborated cross-functionally with Design, ML, and Client Success teams integrating feedback into product roadmap
Platform45
April 2022 - April 2023
Platform45

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Delivered production-ready features for high-traffic ticketing and live-event platform, implementing real-time processing, scalable architecture, and comprehensive testing.

→Built background processing pipelines (Redis, Sidekiq) supporting high-throughput ticketing workloads for millions of active users
→Engineered real-time streaming data ingestion for live events ensuring seamless user experience during peak traffic
→Designed responsive e-commerce UI components (React/TypeScript) simplifying navigation and reducing support volume
→Implemented email notification services (SendGrid) with templating, delivery/retry logic, and campaign monitoring
→Converted product concepts into tested software with unit/integration tests and CI practices for reliable releases
SIMU.IQ
2020 - 2021
SIMU.IQ

Technical Support Engineer

Managed cloud infrastructure, built automated systems, and implemented security best practices for real-time client server operations.

→Managed client servers in real-time: performed upgrades, capacity tuning, monitoring, and optimizations minimizing downtime
→Built automated device-detection and onboarding system reducing manual setup and accelerating time-to-value
→Engineered token-based authentication system securing client resources and reducing unauthorized access risk
→Designed and implemented automation testing for integration workflows improving release accuracy
→Implemented proactive monitoring and alerting enabling faster incident response and higher client satisfaction
UJU App
Sept 2021 - April 2022
UJU App

Software Engineer

Contributed to mobile banking and fintech platform development, building features for seamless financial transactions and user experience.

→Developed mobile-first features for financial services platform
→Implemented secure payment processing and transaction workflows
→Built responsive UI components for seamless user experience
→Collaborated with product team on feature development and deployment
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// Academic foundation & formal training

BSc Computer Science

Software Engineering & Cybersecurity

Goldsmiths, University of London

June 2023 - Sept 2027 (Expected)

Comprehensive computer science degree with specialized focus on secure software engineering, cybersecurity protocols, and building resilient distributed systems.

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→Software Engineering: Design patterns, system architecture, scalable applications
→Cybersecurity: Penetration testing, secure SDLC, threat modeling, cryptography
→Cloud & DevOps: Infrastructure automation, CI/CD, containerization, monitoring
→Advanced Topics: Distributed systems, network security, secure API design
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// Professional credentials

Microverse Bootcamp

Full Stack Software Engineering Certificate

1,300+ hour intensive bootcamp: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, React, Redux, remote pair programming, Git workflows, code reviews, and daily standups with international teams

Microverse Bootcamp2020 - 2021
freeCodeCamp

Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures

Advanced algorithms, data structures, and computational problem-solving fundamentals

freeCodeCamp2019
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Interested in Collaborating?

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities.

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