DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer

I build and operate a multi-application cloud-native AI platform on GKE for multi-tenant AI agent hosting, real-time trading microservices, and an autonomous news-quant pipeline. The platform is fully Git-driven and has more than 1,000 commits.

I implement zero-touch GitOps with Terraform and Flux CD so infrastructure and application changes are audited and synchronized from Git. I operate vLLM serving for Qwen models up to 27B parameters on tiered NVIDIA GPU capacity, including L4, RTX 6000, and A100 nodes.

I reduced GPU costs by approximately 70% through KEDA-driven scale-to-zero workloads on spot GPU nodes. I also implemented tenant-isolated CloudNative-PG databases, Cilium NetworkPolicies, SOPS and Age secret encryption, Tailscale-only internal access, CVE scanning, and automated remediation pipelines.

I develop and operate an event-driven trading platform on GKE with a Next.js dashboard and data, execution, and news services integrating Hyperliquid and Solana.

The platform uses Kafka 3.9 in KRaft mode for streaming, along with Redis 7 and PostgreSQL 17 for application data. I design the deployment and operational architecture for scalable microservices.

I secure and deliver the platform using mTLS, cert-manager, default-deny network policies, SOPS-managed secrets, multi-stage Docker builds, Helm charts, and GitHub Actions pipelines that publish through Google Artifact Registry to GKE.

I maintain a hybrid homelab spanning Hetzner, bare-metal systems, and GCP. The environment is used to develop and validate multi-cloud Kubernetes, networking, and self-hosting patterns.

I use Cilium BGP and L2 announcements to manage a shared LoadBalancer IP pool and support seamless failover across infrastructure. This provides practical operational experience with cross-cloud network design.

I operate Prometheus, Grafana, and Hubble for health, metrics, and network-flow observability. Self-hosted workloads include Prosody XMPP, a Zebrad RPC node, Linkding, and game infrastructure.

I support warehouse and delivery operations in a fast-paced logistics environment. My responsibilities emphasize reliable execution, efficiency, and day-to-day operational coordination.

I apply strong time management and problem-solving skills to fulfill delivery and warehouse needs. This role reinforces my ability to work dependably in hands-on operational settings.

I performed independent remote agricultural consulting work for clients across time zones. My work involved research, problem-solving, and clear client communication.

I managed advisory responsibilities independently while adapting to different client needs and remote collaboration requirements. The role strengthened my analytical and communication skills.

Completed a High School Diploma in Siler City, North Carolina.