Introduction
I'm a passionate Senior DevOps Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience
architecting and managing enterprise-scale systems that power mission-critical applications. My journey in
technology began back in the late nineties when I first discovered Linux, and that early fascination evolved
into a career dedicated to building resilient, scalable infrastructure solutions. Throughout my career, I've
had the privilege of working with some of the world's most respected organizations, deploying and maintaining
global server fleets while consistently delivering projects that exceed performance expectations and drive
meaningful business impact.
I'm energized by the opportunity to share knowledge and mentor others in this ever-evolving field. As a
certified instructor, I've enjoyed training thousands of IT professionals across government, enterprise, and
educational sectors, helping them master everything from Linux fundamentals to cutting-edge technologies like
Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures. Whether I'm leading a DevOps team, architecting multi-cloud
solutions, or teaching the next generation of engineers, I bring the same commitment to excellence and genuine
enthusiasm for technology that has driven my career from the very beginning.
Technical Expertise
Comprehensive technical leadership across modern infrastructure technologies with deep expertise in
enterprise-scale implementations
Cloud & Container Orchestration
- Kubernetes: Production cluster management, service mesh implementation, operators, CRDs,
multi-cluster federation
- Container Technologies: Docker, Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, cri-o, Harbor registry,
vulnerability scanning
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS, S3), Azure (AKS, VMs), GCP (GKE, Compute
Engine)
- Service Mesh: Istio, Linkerd, Consul Connect for microservices communication
Experience
DevOps Engineering Manager
salesrabbit 2023 â present
- Lead high-performing team of 8 DevOps engineers supporting 50+ microservices across multi-cloud
infrastructure serving 2M+ users
- Architect and manage production Kubernetes clusters processing 100K+ daily transactions with 99.98%
uptime SLA
- Spearhead infrastructure automation initiatives using Helm, Terraform, and GitLab CI, reducing deployment
errors by 90%
- Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems resulting in 65% reduction in MTTR for production
incidents
- Drive cloud cost optimization strategies achieving 40% reduction in monthly AWS/Azure spend ($180K annual
savings)
- Establish security-first culture implementing zero-trust architecture and achieving SOC 2 Type II
compliance
- Champion DevOps best practices across 12 development teams, accelerating feature delivery by 45%
- Mentor junior engineers through structured career development programs, with a high team retention
rate
Senior DevOps Engineer
salesrabbit 2021 â present
- Designed and deployed enterprise-grade Kubernetes infrastructure supporting 30+ applications with 99.9%
availability
- Migrated legacy monolithic applications to containerized microservices, improving system resilience and
scalability
- Built comprehensive CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Helm, and Terraform, reducing deployment time by
80%
- Implemented Infrastructure-as-Code practices across all environments, achieving 100% configuration
consistency
- Collaborated with development teams to establish container best practices, reducing security
vulnerabilities by 75%
- Automated backup and disaster recovery processes, ensuring RPO of 4 hours and RTO of 30 minutes
Linux Systems Consultant
headwaters group 2018 â 2021
red hat consulting services 2014 â 2021
- Delivered enterprise consulting services to 25+ Fortune 500 clients across financial services,
healthcare, and retail sectors
- Led complex Red Hat infrastructure implementations including Satellite 6, OpenShift, and High
Availability clusters
- Designed and implemented automated deployment solutions reducing provisioning time from weeks to
hours
- Architected disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical systems with 99.99% uptime requirements
- Mentored client teams on Red Hat best practices, resulting in 60% reduction in post-deployment
issues
- Achieved 98% client satisfaction rating through expert technical guidance and knowledge transfer
Senior Systems Administrator & Support Team Manager
listmarketer 2007 â 2010
- Managed global infrastructure of 800+ servers across 15 countries processing 50M+ email transactions
daily
- Implemented automated deployment pipeline using Anaconda and Kickstart, reducing server provisioning time
by 90%
- Led team of 6 support engineers providing 24/7 operations support with 99.5% uptime achievement
- Developed comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems resulting in 60% reduction in unplanned
downtime
- Collaborated with development teams to optimize application performance, improving response times by
40%
- Established vendor relationships with multiple ISPs ensuring redundant connectivity and cost
optimization
- Created automation scripts and tools reducing manual administrative tasks by 70%
Professional Certifications
Industry-recognized certifications validating expertise in enterprise Linux systems and infrastructure
management