I am a Solutions Architect and QA Lead with proven expertise in designing scalable, cloud-native architectures and leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality software solutions. As a certified Scrum Master with strong FinOps capabilities, I excel at bridging technical vision with business objectives while fostering collaborative, agile delivery environments and optimizing cloud costs.

Building on my Master's in Chemical Engineering and analytical problem-solving foundation, I hold numerous industry-recognized certifications, including:

Architecture & Cloud:

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• AWS Cloud Practitioner & AI Practitioner
• AWS Data Analytics Specialty
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate 003

Quality Assurance & Leadership:

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Java 8 (Oracle Certified Associate)

Core Expertise:

Solutions Architecture & FinOps:

• End-to-end system design and integration patterns
• API-led architecture and microservices design
• Cloud-native solutions (AWS/Azure)
• Enterprise integration and workflow orchestration
• Cloud cost optimization and FinOps governance
• Resource allocation and cost-effective scaling strategies

QA Leadership & Testing:

• Test automation strategy and implementation
• API testing and service validation
• Quality governance and process optimization
• Cross-functional team leadership

Technical Skills:

• Languages: Java, Python, Spring Boot
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, FinOps practices
• AI/ML Integration: Prompt Engineering with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Amazon Bedrock
• Data & Analytics: DynamoDB, Data pipeline design, Water Cheminformatics
• Tools: IntelliJ, Postman, command line automation

Current Focus:

In my current role as Solutions Architect, I specialize in:

• Enterprise Integration Architecture - Designing scalable API-driven platforms from greenfield concepts
• AI-Powered Solutions - Integrating Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Amazon Bedrock Converse API for intelligent automation
• Quality-First Design - Implementing testing strategies that ensure architectural reliability and performance
• Agile Leadership - Coaching teams and facilitating cross-functional collaboration as a Scrum Master
• FinOps Excellence - Architecting cost-optimized AWS solutions, reducing infrastructure costs by up to 90% while maintaining performance
• Cloud Financial Management - Implementing governance frameworks for sustainable, scalable cloud spending

Beyond Technology:

I'm passionate about Water Cheminformatics, leveraging data-driven insights and analytical chemistry background to tackle pressing environmental challenges. I actively contribute to the tech community through meetups and knowledge sharing, combining my technical expertise with environmental stewardship.

Let's Connect:

I'm always eager to collaborate on innovative solutions that blend cutting-edge technology with meaningful impact. Whether you're interested in discussing architecture patterns, quality engineering, or environmental tech applications, I'd love to connect!

📫 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tebogo-tseka/ 🌐 Portfolio: https://tsekatm.github.io/html-portfolio/