I am a Cloud Platform & Reliability Engineer with extensive hands-on experience managing AWS, Kubernetes, and Linux platforms that support over 100 developers and 24/7 mission-critical workloads. I specialize in designing secure and compliant cloud architectures and internal developer platforms that standardize environments and accelerate delivery. My work focuses on building self-service CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code workflows that reduce operational toil, improve deployment reliability, and enforce guardrails by default.
I have a strong track record of mentoring teams, codifying runbooks, and driving measurable improvements in uptime, observability, and audit readiness. I am clearance-eligible and a US citizen, which has enabled me to contribute to high-profile projects such as the James Webb Space Telescope commissioning with zero-downtime operations.
In my recent role as a Cloud Native DevSecOps Technologist II at the Space Telescope Science Institute, I orchestrated and supported multi-cluster Kubernetes platforms, implemented GitLab CI and Terraform pipelines, and hardened security configurations. I developed detailed SRE runbooks and SOPs that reduced incident resolution times and ensured reliable 24/7 support.
Previously, I architected and operated highly available AWS platforms, built reusable infrastructure blueprints with Terraform and AWS CDK, and implemented disaster recovery strategies to meet strict RTO/RPO objectives. I also automated ETL and data workflows to improve data integrity and audit traceability.
Alongside my engineering roles, I am a Cloud SysOps/DevOps Instructor at Yellow Tail Tech, where I develop and deliver hands-on curriculum, mentor aspiring cloud professionals, and lead real-world labs that mirror modern platform engineering and SRE work.
Additionally, I have experience as a Host Administrator and WordPress Specialist, where I architected full-stack e-commerce platforms and maintained infrastructure security with continuous patching and compliance best practices.
My technical expertise spans cloud platform engineering, infrastructure as code, reliability and observability, security and compliance, and data storage technologies. I am passionate about enabling teams to self-service deployments and improving operational excellence through automation and best practices.
