AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO)

Working with a diverse group of thinkers and doers to further the scientific efforts of UAP and other aerial enigma using cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teams.

Senior Technologist

Construction Worker

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation

Bachelor of Science - BS

Founding senior solutions architect for Kubernetes startup

Senior Solutions Architect

Drove racks of servers in uhaul trucks across LA, built Roblox servers, supported Netflow and ipflow analysis, worked with multiple hosting providers at various roles, spent time building up experience from the data center up.

Senior System Engineer - Redneck Engineer

• Spearheaded the deployment of the first at scale kubevirt solution, revolutionizing the Kubernetes startup space prior to its inclusion into Openshift, worked directly with customer/RedHat
• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop cutting-edge solutions for net new customers, building trust and driving growth.
• Led the creation of a large-scale platform for a biopharma company in Boston, showcasing expertise in platform architecture.
• Contributed to building the MVP for two large hyperconverged platforms, demonstrating versatility in solution design and implementation.

• Led org change to drive high CSAT score engagements and promote senior consultants, becoming a trusted advisor with key customers.
• Drove expansion in major accounts, transforming one from a cost center to an innovation center, exporting technology to drive AHEAD adoption.

Principal Technical Consultant

Junior NCO for enhanced combat support element

Combat Engineer

• Led the direction and development of instructor-led training for the EKS portfolio, contributing to a 34%+ growth in ARR in my portfolio of $250m
• Collaborated with field CTO to create a one-pager advocating for hybrid infrastructure adoption by AWS, enhancing customer messaging and support for outposts.
• Worked on global-scale public and private sector projects, showcasing ISV architecture and portfolio management expertise.
- Cross collaborated across my portfolio to drive growth between customers, while reducing their own technical debt

Enterprise Solutions Architect

• Drove practice adoption through trust building, expanding technical field sellers
• Created feedback loops from account teams to senior leadership for alignment
• Generated over $10m in new solution sales in the first year
• Established multiple long-term customer relationships for team stability from a delivery perspective

By delivering cutting-edge data and insights with a science- and security-first approach. Our mission is to provide actionable intelligence that enhances airspace awareness, supports scientific research, and strengthens national security. Through advanced technology and rigorous analysis, we ensure that every observation contributes to a clearer, safer, and more informed world.

• Led a dynamic team of consultants at AHEAD, fostering trusted partnerships and expanding regional customer engagement.
• Architected and delivered innovative solutions for top-tier customers by bridging tactical execution and strategic vision.
- Grew and drove team of consultants to achieve 95% utilization rate across the year with a YoY growth of nearly the same from a practice perspective
• Designed cutting-edge internal tooling and crafted custom solutions to solve complex challenges for clients.
Build Generative AI workflows, along with custom bots in various uses cases and povs.

Principal Technical Consultant Lead - Platform Engineering

Nvidia Certified, Agentic AI architect, 2+ decades of distributed systems

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