About me

Hi there! I'm Amina Lawal, a DevOps Engineer and community leader passionate about transforming technology landscapes and empowering women in tech. With a background in Software Engineering and a focus on Cloud Infrastructure, I bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and meaningful community impact.

As a DevOps Engineer at HostSpace Cloud Solutions, I implement comprehensive DevOps solutions including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation. My expertise spans the full DevOps lifecycle - from infrastructure as code and configuration management to observability and performance optimization, ensuring robust and scalable deployments for our clients.

Beyond my technical work, I'm deeply committed to advancing opportunities for women in technology. As the founder of G3Women and a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, I've led diverse initiatives that have impacted hundreds of women across Nigeria, My work with the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, has created broader social impact through various local projects.

My journey combines technical excellence with community leadership - whether I'm optimizing cloud infrastructure, mentoring aspiring technologists, or driving initiatives that create lasting social impact.

What I do

  • DevOps icon

    DevOps Engineering

    Expert in CI/CD, Monitoring, Container Orchestration, and Cloud Infrastructure Optimization

  • Community icon

    Community Leadership

    Leading impactful initiatives through G3Women, Google Women Techmakers, and Global Shapers Community

  • Tech education icon

    Technical Education

    Leading workshops and training programs in DevOps, Cloud Technologies, and Software Development

  • Project Management icon

    Project Management

    Certified Project Manager driving both technical and social impact initiatives

Recognition & Impact

  • Community Leadership

    Community Leadership

    Led technical training programs reaching 500+ participants, covering DevOps, Data Science, and Web Development

  • Technical Excellence

    Technical Excellence

    Google Scholar recipient for Women in EMEA (2023), recognized for outstanding technical excellence and community impact

  • Policy Influence

    Policy Influence

    Contributed to national technology policy development through Data Protection Act and Digital Literacy initiatives

  • Project Leadership

    Project Leadership

    Successfully led multiple Global Shapers initiatives including digital skills training, girl empowerment, healthcare awareness, and environmental sustainability projects

  • Educational Impact

    Educational Impact

    Google Developer Organiser, organizing multiple successful tech events including DevFest and Google I/O Extended

  • Academic Achievement

    Academic Achievement

    Graduated with 2:1 honors in Software Engineering, developed innovative projects including AI Genetic Algorithm-based timetabling system

Resume

Education

  1. Bayero University Kano

    2019 — 2022

    BSc.Software Engineering

  2. Professional Certifications

    2021 — Present

    • Google Project Management Certification 2021
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification 2022
    • ALX-T Cloud DevOps Engineering (Udacity) 2023
    • IBM AI Engineering Professional Certification 2024
    • Mickinsey Forward Leadership Program 2024

Experience

  1. DevOps Engineer - Schoola

    January 2024 — Present

  2. DevOps Engineer - Hostspace Cloud Solutions

    April 2023 — Present

  3. DevOps Intern - eHealth Africa

    March 2022 — August 2022

  4. Android Developer - Shamrock Innovations

    September 2019 — July 2021

Leadership & Community

  1. Founder & Lead - G3Women (Giggles, Glow and Grow)

    2023 — Present

    Founded and leading a women-focused NGO dedicated to amplifying women's voices, opportunities, and rights.

  2. Vice Curator - Global Shapers Community, Kano Hub

    2023 — Present

    Leading impactful community initiatives as part of the World Economic Forum's youth network.

  3. Google Women Techmaker Ambassador

    2020 — Present

    Five years of dedicated service promoting women in technology.

  4. Technical Speaker & Policy Contributor

    2023 — 2024

    Active voice in technology policy and education.

  5. Lead - Google Developer Student Club

    2021 — 2022

    Led the university's tech community to new heights.

  6. Co-Curator - TEDxBayeroUniversity

    2020 — 2021

    Co-led the organization of TEDx events at Bayero University.

Technical Skills

  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)
  • Kubernetes & Container Orchestration
  • Monitoring & Observability
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • CI/CD (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD)
  • Python/Bash Scripting
  • Git & Version Control
  • Project Management
  • Technical Documentation

Projects

Impact

G3Women (Giggles, Glow & Grow)

Founder

Empowering women in technology and entrepreneurship through training and mentorship

  • 200+ Workshop Attendees
  • 60+ Personal Branding Participants
  • 1000+ Women in TechTraining Goal

Women Techmakers

Ambassador (Cloud Kano)

Advancing women in technology through visibility, community, and resources

  • 100+ Women Trained
  • 6+ Tech Paths
  • 5 Annual IWD Events

Google Developer Groups

Organizer

Building and nurturing the developer community through events and workshops

  • DevFest Annual Tech Conference
  • I/O Extended Google's Flagship Event
  • 1000+ Event Participants

Global Shapers Kano Hub

Ex-Vice Curator | Former Impact Officer

Driving local impact through World Economic Forum's youth network

  • Girl-Up Project Youth Empowerment
  • Soft Skills Series Training Program
  • HPV Vaccine Awareness Awareness Campaigns

TEDxBayeroUniversity

Co-Curator (2020 - 2021)

Curating ideas worth spreading within the university community

  • 2 Events Organized
  • 15+ Speakers Curated
  • 300+ Attendees

Google Developer Student Club

Lead (2020 - 2021)

Building tech community at Bayero University

  • 1000+ Student Members
  • 13+ Workshops
  • 4+ Industry Partnerships

Speaking Engagements

2023-2024

Sharing insights and experiences across various platforms

  • GIZ Panel Discussion on Nigerian Startup Act
  • NITDA 3 Million Tech Talents (3MTT) Speaker
  • Data Protection Act Policy Sessions
  • Digital Literacy Initiatives Speaker
  • Postman API Kano Event Speaker
  • DevFest Student Edition Speaker

Articles

Contact

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