Accomplished System Architect/Manager with 14+ years of expertise in driving innovation and efficiency across application and infrastructure development. Adept at creating scalable, high-performance solutions with a strong focus on DevOps, cloud automation, and AI-driven technologies. Proven ability to lead teams and implement cutting-edge systems that deliver measurable impact.

Core Competencies:

- Software Development & Automation:
Expertise in designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Apps, GitHub Self-Hosted Runners, Argo CD, and Terraform workflows. Led the development of an Internal Developer Portal with scaffolding for multiple programming languages, streamlining developer workflows.

- Cloud & DevOps Expertise:
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions, paired with extensive experience in cloud cost optimization using Karpenter and Kubecost, driving efficiency and reducing overhead.

- AI & Machine Learning:
Spearheaded initiatives utilizing OpenAI and Anthropic to develop intelligent tools such as PR Reviewer Bots and IDE-based Code Assistants, advancing automation and AI adoption within development teams.

- Data Storage & Management:
Skilled in handling distributed storage and messaging systems, including Kafka, Elasticache (Redis), LeoFS, ROMA, and Elasticsearch, alongside relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.

- Monitoring & Observability:
Expertise in implementing comprehensive observability solutions—covering infrastructure monitoring, logging, APM, metrics, synthetic monitoring, and DORA metrics—using tools like Datadog, Splunk, and Prometheus to ensure peak performance and reliability.

- E2E Testing & Load Testing:
Developed and managed EKS cluster lifecycle software using Go, with E2E testing frameworks like Ginkgo and TestKube, and proficient in load testing tools such as JMeter and K6 to ensure system resilience under high loads.

- Cloud Optimization & Cost Management:
Specialized in AWS cost optimization techniques, driving substantial savings while enhancing cloud
performance, scalability, and resource management.

Key Strengths:
- Proven leadership in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from concept to completion
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen focus on innovative, automated solutions
- Collaborative and agile approach to cross-functional team engagement and project success