Sammy Ndabo

Hi, I'm Sammy Ndabo

Full-Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer

I build digital experiences that are fast, accessible, and visually appealing. Currently crafting solutions at Zungvi and contributing to open-source projects.

About Me

Experienced and passionate full-stack developer with a deep focus on building scalable backend systems, secure server infrastructure, and engaging user experiences. Since 2018, I've led the development of Zungvi, a culturally-driven African social platform. I also work with EvoluData, contributing to open-source tools like MeshCentral and Tiki Wiki CMS.

Tech Stack

Languages

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Bash
  • SQL

Frameworks

  • Laravel
  • React
  • Smarty
  • Bootstrap

Languages & Frameworks

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Bash
  • SQL
  • Laravel
  • React
  • Smarty
  • Bootstrap

Experience

Founder & Lead Developer

Zungvi 2018 – Present

Leading the development of the African social networking platform with a focus on cultural connection and community building.

Open Source Contributor

EvoluData Nov 2023 – Present

Contributing to open-source projects with a focus on UI/UX improvements and functionality enhancements.

  • Modernized MeshCentral's UI using Bootstrap 5 (PR #6450)
  • Developed theme switcher for MeshCentral (PR #6622)
  • Enhanced Tiki Wiki CMS with PHP/JS improvements (View contributions)

Featured Projects

Zungvi Platform

Led the development of a social platform with features including social feeds, community competitions, and e-commerce. Built with PHP and React.

Zungvi API Documentation

Comprehensive API documentation for the Zungvi platform, featuring detailed endpoints, authentication, and usage examples.

OPcache Dashboard

Real-time monitoring dashboard for OPcache with detailed statistics, alerts, and history tracking. Built with PHP and SQLite.

Zungvi Search

A search engine built with React and FastAPI. Features website crawling, search indexing, voice search, instant suggestions, and AI-generated result overviews powered by Gemini. Includes quick info cards (weather, currency, finance) and news ranking via logistic regression.

DevOps & Infrastructure

I specialize in building and maintaining robust, scalable infrastructure with a focus on automation, monitoring, and security. My expertise spans across cloud infrastructure, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS EC2
  • AWS S3
  • Terraform
  • Docker

Monitoring & Observability

  • Grafana
  • Zabbix
  • Prometheus

Automation & CI/CD

  • Ansible
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform
  • Automate deployment and configuration management with Ansible
  • Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems
  • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure system security and compliance with best practices

Education

BSc in Computer Science

2018 - 2023
Kigali Independent University
Key Courses: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development, Databases, Operating Systems, Software Engineering

Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just to say hello. I'll do my best to get back to you!