Senior DevOps & Automation Engineer
A security-conscious professional transforming infrastructure challenges into automated, cost-effective, and robust solutions.
Core Competencies & Impact
This section highlights my primary areas of expertise and showcases a key achievement in infrastructure cost management. My focus is on creating tangible business value through strategic automation and robust security practices. By integrating AI and modern DevOps principles, I consistently deliver systems that are not only efficient but also secure and scalable.
Automated EC2 spot instance bidding, reducing cloud infrastructure costs by an average of 70%.
Professional Experience
My professional journey is centered around continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. Below, you can explore my current focus areas and review key past achievements. This interactive timeline demonstrates a consistent track record of enhancing systems, reducing costs, and strengthening security across diverse environments. Click on a tab to see the details.
- Integrating secrets managers into pipeline and automation systems to enhance security.
- Centralizing operational data to build and train sophisticated AI models.
- Training AI on the spot market to auto-manage low-cost infrastructure with zero maintenance overhead.
- Collaborating with IntelliJ AI Pro to develop internal products that speed deployments, lower risk, and increase developer accountability.
Technical Skills
My technical expertise spans across cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. The skills listed below represent the tools and technologies I use to build and maintain efficient, secure, and scalable systems. They are the foundation upon which I deliver innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS (EC2), Cloud, On-Prem
DevOps & Automation
DevOps CLI, Airflow, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab
Security
Secrets Management, Vault, Network Security, Linux/Kernel Hardening
Tools & Platforms
IntelliJ AI Pro, WordPress, Paligo
Education
B.S. Computer Science, UW-Madison
Work Philosophy
These are the core principles that guide my professional conduct and technical decisions. I believe that a strong ethical framework is just as important as technical skill in creating a productive, secure, and positive work environment. This philosophy informs how I approach collaboration, security, and my role within a team.
Unyielding Security
I will never be the facilitator of leaked information. My commitment to information security is absolute.
Collaborative Atmosphere
I actively foster a welcoming and collaborative environment where ideas are shared freely and respectfully.
Focused Professionalism
I maintain a clear separation between my private and professional life, utilizing dedicated work devices to ensure focus and security.