Brook Kassa

@bkassa9

My purpose spans continents

Downingtown, PA, USAJoined June 2025

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Cloud Engineer w/ a love for networking and community building. I believe in building technology with purpose, tools that empower people. Focused on supporting Africa’s growing tech ecosystem and developing its infrastructure to help bridge digital gaps.

Always open to connecting.

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🔹 Job Roles: Full-time, Part-time (Cloud, IT, Networking, Helpdesk) 🔹 Writing: Guest posts, Technical articles, Sponsored content 🔹 Speaking: Interviews, Webinars, Conferences 🔹 Collaborations: Open-source projects, Hackathons, Community events 🔹 Freelance: Technical writing, Consulting, Development, Code reviews

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BKBrook Kassabrook-kassa.hashnode.devAug 30, 2025 · 4 min read

BITS CloudReady™ – Building a Simulated Business Network on AWS

Introduction As a cloud engineer, I wanted to create a project that not only tested my skills but also demonstrated what I could deliver for clients in a real-world environment. Thus BITS CloudReady™ was born, A fully simulated business network deplo...

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BKBrook Kassabrook-kassa.hashnode.devJul 28, 2025 · 15 min read

The Next Billion Users: Cloud Infrastructure in the Global South

Nearly half the world remains offline. In Sub-Saharan Africa, fewer than four in ten people have reliable internet access. Even where connectivity exists, limited local datacenters lead to high latency, meaning cloud services often feel out of reach....

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BKBrook Kassabrook-kassa.hashnode.devJul 6, 2025 · 5 min read

Purpose-Driven Technology is the Only Technology Worth Building

There’s no shortage of ways to frame what technology is. For some, it’s entertainment or more bluntly, a distraction that helps pass the time. For others, it’s a creative playground, a simulation lab, or a blank canvas you can shape however you like....

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BKBrook Kassabrook-kassa.hashnode.devJul 2, 2025 · 5 min read

YegnaNet: A Community Wi-Fi Map for Ethiopia's Digital Future.

Ethiopia’s bold digital transformation strategy is positioning the nation to lead Africa’s tech revolution. With a surge in nationwide technology investment and innovation, Ethiopia is quickly proving itself a serious contender in the race to become ...

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BKBrook Kassabrook-kassa.hashnode.devJun 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Persistent! (Storage): How the Cloud Resume Challenge Humbled and Empowered Me

I saw the Azure Cloud Resume Challenge as the ideal culmination of over two years spent studying Azure documentation, reading whitepapers, and earning certifications. It was the perfect opportunity to bring together a wide range of Azure services, an...

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BITS CloudReady™ – Building a Simulated Business Network on AWS

The Next Billion Users: Cloud Infrastructure in the Global South

Purpose-Driven Technology is the Only Technology Worth Building

YegnaNet: A Community Wi-Fi Map for Ethiopia's Digital Future.

Persistent! (Storage): How the Cloud Resume Challenge Humbled and Empowered Me

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Brook Kassa's blogs

Recently published

BITS CloudReady™ – Building a Simulated Business Network on AWS

The Next Billion Users: Cloud Infrastructure in the Global South

Purpose-Driven Technology is the Only Technology Worth Building

YegnaNet: A Community Wi-Fi Map for Ethiopia's Digital Future.

Persistent! (Storage): How the Cloud Resume Challenge Humbled and Empowered Me