Dublin, Ireland  ·  Available for Work

Francis Kelly

Cloud Computing Undergraduate

Fourth-year Cloud Computing student at TU Dublin with a distinction-grade background in Networking Technologies. I build practical infrastructure and automation solutions — from Kubernetes observability platforms to IoT-powered wireless survey systems.

Networking Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administration
Francis Kelly, Cloud Computing Student at TU Dublin

About Me

I specialise in cloud infrastructure, network engineering, and backend development. My work spans self-hosted Kubernetes clusters, REST API design, IoT data pipelines, and security-hardened Linux environments — built to be reliable, observable, and maintainable.

Web Design & Frontend

Clean, responsive interfaces built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Focused on simplicity, usability, and smooth user experiences.

Networking & Infrastructure

TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, and server configuration. Hands-on Linux administration and secure remote environments.

GitHub & DevOps

Git workflows, branching strategies, pull requests, and well-organised repositories for team collaboration and CI/CD pipelines.


Education

Duration: September 2025 – August 2026

Status: In Progress

A one-year Honours conversion programme covering advanced cloud engineering — virtualisation, containerisation, DevOps practices, and scalable cloud architectures across AWS and Azure.

Duration: September 2022 – August 2025

Result: Distinction

Achieved a distinction-grade bachelor's degree with strong competencies in network maintenance, troubleshooting, Linux systems, automation, and advanced networking concepts.

Duration: September 2021 – August 2022

Result: Distinction

QQI Level 5 in Software Development with distinction — object-oriented programming, network fundamentals, and hands-on troubleshooting.


Projects

Wi-Fi Site Survey & Real-Time Heatmap

A full wireless-analysis system using ESP32 IoT nodes to collect Wi-Fi RSSI values and generate a real-time heatmap with Python, NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib.

  • 4× ESP32-C3 survey nodes measuring RSSI simultaneously
  • ESP-WROOM-32 controller aggregating and forwarding readings
  • Python heatmap overlay with automated hotspot identification
  • Won Best IoT Project Award at TU Dublin
ESP32 Python NumPy SciPy Matplotlib IoT

Work Experience

Crew International — Junior Automation & Backend Developer

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 Remote

  • Built and maintained automation workflows using n8n and Make.com, reducing manual processing time across internal pipelines
  • Developed RESTful APIs with Node.js and PostgreSQL to support core business operations
  • Managed a production Debian VPS including DNS configuration, firewall rules, and SIP security hardening

Skills

Routing & Switching
Node.js / Express
PostgreSQL
Python
JavaScript / TypeScript
Docker
Kubernetes
Prometheus & Grafana
Linux Administration
n8n / Make.com
AWS / Azure
Git & GitHub
Firewall & Security
IoT / ESP32

Achievements


Hobbies & Interests

Photography

Capturing landscapes and urban scenes — always looking for interesting light and geometry.

Fitness

Gym training and outdoor running — consistency in fitness carries over into consistency in work.

Travel

Exploring new countries and cultures — keeps me curious and broadens perspective.


Get In Touch

Contact Information

[email protected]

+353 85 811 5307

Dublin, Ireland