About Me — Precious Okpor

DevOps by day, gamer by night.

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I’m a DevOps engineer, a tech enthusiast, a gamer, and someone who’s endlessly curious about how things work — and how to make them work better, even in difficult environments.

But this isn’t a résumé, is it?

So, in simpler terms: I’m just a guy who enjoys tinkering, building, breaking, fixing, and reflecting.

I live and work in Nigeria, and much of my life is shaped by the unique challenges — and surprising opportunities — that come with being a builder in a place where electricity cuts, unstable networks, and infrastructure gaps are all part of the day-to-day. In many ways, these challenges have made me more resilient, more inventive, and more appreciative of what’s possible when you don’t give up.

I write to document that journey — the highs, the failures, the hacks, and the insights that come from working and living in a system that doesn’t always cooperate. I write because I believe others in similar environments — or even those far removed from it — can find something useful, honest, or even surprising in my stories.

On Medium, you’ll likely find me exploring:

• DevOps tips and tools I’ve tested in real-world scenarios
• Opinions on games I love