Capabilities

Enterprise DevOps & SRE Solutions

As a seasoned DevOps/SRE leader with over a decade of experience building high-performing technical systems and teams, I deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance operational reliability, streamline processes, and accelerate development velocity.

Technical Infrastructure & Architecture

  • Kubernetes Ecosystem Management - Design, implementation, and optimization of containerized environments with certified expertise (CKA, CKAD) in Kubernetes orchestration
  • Cloud Infrastructure Excellence - Robust AWS architectures leveraging EKS, ECR, EC2, S3, RDS, Elasticsearch, IAM, CloudFront, and CloudWatch services
  • Infrastructure as Code - Terraform and Ansible implementation for consistent, version-controlled infrastructure management
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development - Jenkins automation workflows that reduce deployment time and eliminate manual errors
  • High Availability Systems - Architecting resilient systems that maintain exceptional uptime for mission-critical applications

DevOps Transformation & Optimization

  • Zero Downtime Deployment - Strategic implementation of advanced deployment methodologies including blue-green deployments, database read-only modes, and CDN integration
  • Automated Testing Frameworks - Integration of comprehensive testing suites (Cypress, Backstop, Pa11y, PHPUnit, Selenium) to ensure application quality and stability
  • Performance Optimization - System tuning and load testing that guarantees stability under high-traffic conditions, as demonstrated during the Sagittarius-A black hole image release
  • Observability Implementation - Prometheus and CloudWatch monitoring systems that provide real-time insights into application health and performance

Security & Compliance

  • Identity & Access Management - Implementation of secure authentication systems including SAML, SSO, and OAuth protocols
  • Security Risk Mitigation - Proactive security reviews and implementation of industry best practices
  • Incident Response - Structured incident management processes that minimize downtime and ensure rapid restoration of services
  • Compliance Architecture - Experience with federal agency requirements for secure, compliant infrastructure

Database Administration & Optimization

  • Database Platform Expertise - Administration and performance tuning across SQL (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) database systems
  • Data Migration & Scaling - Strategic planning and execution of database migrations and scaling operations to support growing workloads
  • High-Performance Query Optimization - Database tuning for optimal application performance

Leadership & Process Improvement

Beyond technical implementation, I bring strategic leadership that transforms development processes and builds high-performing technical teams.

Team Development & Engineering Excellence

  • Technical Mentorship - Guidance and knowledge-sharing that elevates team capabilities and encourages continuous learning
  • Code Quality Standards - Implementation of code review processes that foster developer growth and ensure maintainable codebases
  • Process Automation - Identification and elimination of repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort and accelerating development cycles

Strategic Planning & Project Management

  • Feature Roadmap Development - Strategic planning using OKRs and Architectural Decision Records (ADR) to align development with business objectives
  • Agile Implementation - Experienced leadership in Scrum and Kanban methodologies that improve team velocity and predictability
  • Stakeholder Communication - Clear, effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align expectations and deliver value

Developer Experience Enhancement

  • Custom Tooling Development - Creation of specialized developer tools that streamline workflows and reduce time spent on routine tasks
  • Knowledge Management - Documentation and knowledge-sharing systems that preserve institutional knowledge and accelerate onboarding
  • Modern Workflow Implementation - Migration to industry-standard tools and practices that improve developer satisfaction and productivity