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Hello, My name is
Aristide Katagaruka
Cloud Computing Student · AWS, Azure & GCP
2 +
Years of Experience
10 +
Completed Projects
“On my journey to become a Cloud Engineer, I see technology as more than code or servers, it’s a way to learn endlessly, work with great people, and turn ideas into impact.”
About Me
Aristide Katagaruka
BTS Cloud Computing Student · Cloud/DevOps (Luxembourg)
I learn by building things that run labs, Multi-Cloud Storage, Hybrid Storage Lab, and hardening exercises then documenting what actually worked. That rhythm lets me iterate fast, keep teammates aligned through ClickUp, and share lessons that others can reuse. It also helped me secure a 3-month internship at NTT DATA starting 30 March, where I’ll apply the same discipline. Right now I’m deepening Azure skills toward AZ-104 while preparing AZ-500 so I can pair security with delivery without the hype. Confident but not arrogant: I show my work, accept feedback, and move forward.
Snapshot
- Focus: Cloud engineering, automation, infrastructure, monitoring.
- Strengths: Hands-on labs, structured documentation, reliable teamwork, calm delivery.
- Tools: Azure/AWS/GCP basics, Terraform, Ansible, Docker/K8s fundamentals, Git, monitoring stacks.
- Communication: Clear updates, dependable follow-through, curious mindset.
Relevé de notes
Full transcript issued by the BTS Cloud Computing program so teachers, hiring managers, and tutors can quickly validate every semester result on paper.
Download Relevé de notes (PDF)Highlights
- Multi-Cloud Storage technical report (PDF) with cost + architecture notes.
- Detailed project pages (View Details) for storage, security, and automation builds.
- External expert sessions: DevOps, compliance/security, LuxConnect data center visit.
- Certifications + proofs: AZ-900 foundations, MOS Word Associate/Expert, documentation in PDFs.
Next goals (March 2026 target)
- AZ-500 in preparation—connect security principles to delivery decisions.
- AZ-104 mastery via labs plus internship exposure for real troubleshooting stories.
- CloPro2: ship a portfolio-quality delivery with architecture, documentation, and lessons learned.
Evidence Map (Skills → Proof)
Fast index so teachers and recruiters can trace each core skill back to existing project pages, PDFs, and videos already on this portfolio.
Multi-Cloud Architecture
Azure Administration
Cloud Security & Compliance
Kubernetes Fundamentals
Automation / IaC
DevOps / CI-CD
Communication
Documentation
Portfolio Semester 3 — Mandatory Checklist
Click “See” to jump directly to each required element.
- CV (EN + FR PDFs) See
- About Me + social links + QR (LinkedIn minimum) See
- Microsoft Certifications with grades See
- Pluralsight (AZ-104 prep + exam result + other courses) See
- One technical documentation report See
- Projects with image + short description + detailed page See
- External experts / visits / workshops See
- Personal conclusion / reflection See
What I Do
Professional Skills
Cloud Fundamentals & Lab Design
75%I build AWS/Azure/GCP labs, diagram them, and document results (AZ-900 track + Multi-Cloud Storage evidence).
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
60%Terraform + Ansible practice for labs; version-controlled states and playbooks teachers can review.
Systems Administration Practice
80%Daily Linux/Windows labs (users, services, storage) + MAQIT supervision reports for accountability.
Containerization & Packaging
70%Dockerfiles + Compose stacks for labs (DevOps Workshop + storage prototypes) with runbooks.
Networking Practice (CCNA Track)
70%Packet Tracer labs, CCNA quiz bot, and supervised lab reports covering VLANs, routing, WLAN security.
DevOps, Scripting & Workflow
65%Git/GitLab for version control, Bash/PowerShell for daily ops, and growing Power Automate workflows.
Portfolio
- All
- Projects
- Courses
- Certifications
Multi-Cloud · Personal
Multi-Cloud Storage
Free-tier prototype across AWS/Azure/GCP with demo scenarios + cost control alerts.
View Repo Download Report [PDF] Watch Demo (Video) View Details
Cloud / Storage · Personal
Hybrid Storage Lab
Professional hybrid storage solution with MinIO on-prem + Azure Blob primary.
View Repo View Details
DevOps / CI/CD · School
DevOps Workshop
3-day DevOps workshop: infrastructure, CI/CD, GitOps.
View Repo View Details
AWS / Automation · School
EduCloud AWS 2025
Automated student VM provisioning on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, SES).
View Repo View Details
Security / Automation · School
Ansible Linux Hardening
Automated Linux hardening with Ansible (student project).
View Repo View Details
Cloud / Architecture · School
ParkEasy (CloPro1)
Smart parking marketplace with AI detection and cloud orchestration for public + private parking.
View Repo View Details
Security / Python · Personal
SafeText App
Tkinter GUI app for encrypt/decrypt using Fernet; password-based authentication.
View Repo View Details
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Why I’m doing it: Build core Azure admin skills across identities, governance, compute, storage, and networking to operate secure, reliable cloud workloads.
Status: In preparation ⏳ · Target: March 2026
Current evidence: Documented weekly study notes plus a supervised practice exam report so tutors can verify my progress objective-by-objective.
Study Notes (PDF) Prep Exam Result (PDF)
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Why I’m doing it: Deepen cloud security skills for securing identities, storage, networks, and workloads; align with compliance and governance in enterprise cloud roles.
Status: In preparation ⏳ · Target: March 2026
Current evidence: Security/governance study packets plus my multi-cloud security report that maps controls to AZ-500 domains—kept updated as internship labs progress.
Security & Governance Notes (PDF) Multi-Cloud Security Report [PDF]
Certification · Cisco
CCNA Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
Why I did it: Build solid networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, wireless) to design reliable cloud networks. Applied in projects like Hybrid Storage Lab and EduCloud AWS.
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge Official PDF
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Why I did it: Validate cloud fundamentals on Azure (compute, storage, networking, cost) and prepare for AZ‑104. Supports my automation and governance work.
Score 700 · Pass · 01/13/2025
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge Score Report
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Why I did it: Standardize productivity skills across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for clear documentation and analysis. Used across my DevOps Workshop and study projects.
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Why I did it: Strengthen data analysis for metrics and cost tracking in cloud labs. Applied to reporting in Multi‑Cloud Storage experiments.
Score 740 · Pass · 04/01/2025
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge Score Report
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Why I did it: Communicate architecture and results to stakeholders. Used to present DevOps Workshop outcomes and study findings.
Score 764 · Pass · 10/22/2024
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge Score Report
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Why I did it: Produce professional runbooks and technical reports. Applied in Ansible Linux Hardening and project documentation.
Score 820 · Pass · 12/17/2024
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge Score Report
Certification · Microsoft
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Why I did it: Automate and structure complex documents for enterprise‑grade deliverables. Supports consistent reporting across my projects.
Score 730 · Pass · 02/07/2025
Status: Completed ✅
View Badge Score Report
Course · Pluralsight
Introduction to Cloud-native Computing
Why I took it: Understand cloud‑native foundations to design scalable apps.
Key takeaway: Containers, microservices, and orchestration fundamentals.
Course · Pluralsight
Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud Concepts
Why I took it: Strengthen cloud fundamentals for junior roles and projects.
Key takeaway: Shared responsibility, scaling, and cost awareness.
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Course · Pluralsight
AZ-104: Manage Azure Identities and Governance
Why I took it: Prepare for AZ‑104 and manage identities/governance confidently.
Key takeaway: RBAC, Azure AD, policies, and governance controls.
Course · Pluralsight
AZ-104 Preparation (Pluralsight)
Why I took it: Build Azure Administrator skills (identity, governance, compute, storage, networking).
Proof: Preparation exam result + Pluralsight learning history.
Course · Pluralsight
Certified Kubernetes Administrator Kubernetes Foundations
Why I took it: Build Kubernetes skills for containerized workloads in the cloud.
Key takeaway: Pods, deployments, services, and core cluster components.
Course · Pluralsight
Cloud-native Architecture and Design Principles
Why I took it: Design resilient cloud‑native systems aligned to best practices.
Key takeaway: 12‑factor apps, microservices patterns, and robust design.
Course · Pluralsight
Cloud-native Security and Governance
Why I took it: Enforce security and governance across cloud‑native workloads.
Key takeaway: Policy, compliance, runtime security, and identity controls.
Course · Pluralsight
Maintaining, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Kubernetes
Why I took it: Keep Kubernetes clusters healthy and observable at scale.
Key takeaway: Logs, metrics, health probes, and troubleshooting.
Course · Pluralsight
The Role of DevOps in Cloud-native Transformation
Why I took it: Improve delivery and collaboration with DevOps practices.
Key takeaway: CI/CD, automation, and effective feedback loops.
Course · Pluralsight
Understanding AWS and its Global Infrastructure
Why I took it: Understand AWS global design for resilient architectures.
Key takeaway: Regions, AZs, edge locations, and resiliency.
Course · Pluralsight
AWS Compute Fundamentals
Why I took it: Learn AWS compute choices to deploy cost‑effective workloads.
Key takeaway: EC2 basics, scaling options, and cost models.
Course · Pluralsight
AWS Identity and Access Management Fundamentals
Why I took it: Secure access to AWS resources aligned to best practices.
Key takeaway: Principals, policies, roles, and least‑privilege patterns.
Course · Pluralsight
Cloud Computing Foundations
Why I took it: Establish baseline cloud knowledge to support hands‑on projects.
Key takeaway: Cloud models, elasticity, high availability, and global reach.
Course · Pluralsight
Screenshot 2026-01-09 223638
Why I took it: Provide visual evidence of learning activity and completion.
Key takeaway: Proof screenshot supporting the learning journey.
External Experts & Visits
Workshops, talks, and site visits that strengthened my technical and professional perspective.
Reflection
Progress
Progress (Semester 1 → Semester 3)
Semester 1
I arrived motivated and adaptable, yet my practical IT experience was light. I could explain theory, but I hadn’t spent enough time inside real infrastructures or leading technical demos.
Public speaking and consistent task organization were my pain points, so Semester 1 became a SWOT exercise: understand where I stand before I start building momentum.
Semester 2
I earned the required ECTS while doubling down on hands-on work. I built a home lab server, used A Cloud Guru, and kept iterating on projects so the concepts stuck.
Exposure to Power Automate/Power Apps showed how automation fits into real processes. ITNET remained tough, and I learned I must be more concise and manage workload before it manages me.
Semester 3
Multi-Cloud Storage, Hybrid Storage Lab, and a DevOps workshop made me comfortable designing storage services on AWS/Azure/GCP and explaining them to teammates. ClickUp keeps the team synchronized, and I’m using Pluralsight to prepare for AZ-104 next.
The big milestone is securing a 3-month internship at NTT DATA starting 30 March. I still need deeper real-world repetitions, especially for advanced IaC and cloud security, and I’m tightening time management under pressure.
Strengths
Strengths
- Hands-on learning: Multi-Cloud Storage, Hybrid Storage Lab, and the Ansible hardening project prove I learn best by configuring real services—not by copying slides.
- Organized teammate: ClickUp boards, documentation habits, and weekly syncs keep group work steady even when CloPro2 or DevOps workshop follow-ups pile up.
- Cloud direction: I’m building depth in Azure (AZ-104/500) while staying fluent in AWS and GCP, so I can compare tradeoffs instead of defending one stack.
- External engagement: I show up for expert sessions (DevOps, Ansible, regulation/compliance) to get feedback from practitioners, not just academics.
Improvement
Weaknesses & Improvement Plan
- Concision during reviews: I still over-explain in ITNET-style defenses, so I rehearse 60-second narratives (problem → solution → result) before presenting.
- Operational repetitions: Labs make me confident, but I need more production-grade experience. The NTT DATA internship is where I’ll stress-test IaC and cloud security habits under deadlines.
- Bandwidth management: When workshops, CloPro2, and coursework stack up, I can underestimate effort. I’m blocking focus hours and using ClickUp reports to see overload early.
Next
Next Goals (2–3 months)
- NTT DATA internship: Show that I can own tasks inside a real operations team, document lessons daily, and return with concrete runbooks.
- CloPro2 delivery: Finish the project with the same care as a client engagement—architecture notes, cost reasoning, and security tradeoffs explained.
- AZ-104 proof: Use Pluralsight labs plus internship cases to validate every exam objective, then document troubleshooting stories for my tutors.
- Advanced IaC & security: Extend the Ansible hardening work into Terraform/DevOps pipelines so AZ-500 prep reflects what I deploy, not just what I read.
Videos
Communication
Video CV (Presentation)
This short presentation acts as my video CV: who I am, what I’ve built, and where I’m heading (cloud + automation).
Shows how I structure a story under time pressure and keep delivery calm while explaining technical wins.
Watch Video CV
Architecture
Multi-Cloud Storage Demo (Video)
Live walkthrough of the AWS/Azure/GCP prototype: explains the storage architecture, sync flows, and monitoring hooks.
Includes cost tracking results plus the governance controls that back the PDF technical report.
Watch Demo Technical Report [PDF]Resume
Education
Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Cloud Computing
Lycée Guillaume Kroll (Luxembourg)
09/2024 – PresentSemester 3 focus: Multi-Cloud Storage, CloPro2 delivery, AZ-104/500 prep, and a 3-month internship at NTT DATA (starting 30 March 2026).
Diplôme d'accès aux études supérieures (Mention: Bien)
École Nationale pour Adultes (Luxembourg)
09/2022 – 07/2023Intensive bridging program that combined math, French, and IT fundamentals to requalify for higher education pathways in Luxembourg.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (4 semesters)
Mount Kenya University (Rwanda)
05/2021 – 05/2022Completed four semesters covering algorithms, databases, networking, and software engineering practices before relocating to Luxembourg.
Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering (2 semesters)
Adventist University of Central Africa (Rwanda)
01/2020 – 09/2021Two-semester software engineering track focused on Java foundations, systems analysis, and discrete mathematics.
High School Diploma
Queen’s Park High School (South Africa)
01/2013 – 11/2018STEM-oriented diploma that emphasized math and computer studies while volunteering in peer tutoring programs.
Experience
Computer Repair Specialist (Volunteering)
Digital Inclusion, Luxembourg City
09/2022 – 12/2022Refurbished donated laptops (hardware triage, Windows/Linux imaging) and onboarded families with basic digital literacy checklists.
Computer Repair Specialist (Internship)
Maison Shalom, Rwanda
09/2021 – 03/2022Diagnosed desktops, replaced failing components, and documented repair tickets to keep school labs operational.
Waiter
Esta Café, Rwanda
08/2020 – 03/2021Managed high-volume service, coordinated with kitchen staff, and reinforced calm communication during peak periods.
Sales Agent
Gold Standard Holding (Telecommunications), South Africa
07/2019 – 11/2019Promoted telecom plans via outbound calls, tracked metrics inside the CRM, and handled objections to close monthly targets.
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Structured tutor debriefs capture strengths, weaknesses, and next-step actions after every semester so I can show documented growth—not marketing slides.
Each PDF includes SWOT notes, attendance, and recommendations that I revisit before defenses and internships.
Tutor Reports
Next expert quotes (Devoteam, MAQIT, NTT DATA) will be published once written approvals are collected during the March–June 2026 internship.
Contact Me
Address
Luxembourg
Freelance
Available Right Now
akatagaruka@gmail.com
Phone
+352 621 416 419
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