"The only phrase I've ever disliked is, 'Why, we've always done it that way'"

- Grace Hopper

favorite projects

Identity management from the ground up

Led a seamless transition from legacy LDAP to Okta for an entire organization, automating user lifecycle management and evolving the system from manual processes to a fully automated enterprise-grade solution.

Full-stack solution for SSH key management

Designed and implemented a full-stack SSH key management system with a ReactJS frontend and Python backend, streamlining user access to compute resources and nearly eliminating IT overhead for SSH key issues.

Bringing modern features to a legacy CI/CD system

Reverse-engineered and documented a complex legacy CI/CD system for a high-traffic AI-driven platform, then built and integrated a new feature to deploy ephemeral development environments from Git branches.

Server config automation

Automated and standardized a full fleet of on-prem GPU AI-research servers using Ansible, implementing role-based access control and reducing downtime by eliminating configuration drift.

Underwater 24/7 livestream in the Puget Sound

Engineered a fault-tolerant underwater video monitoring system for marine research, achieving 24/7 reliability under extreme environmental constraints with minimal budget.

professional summary

DevOps Engineer and Software Developer with 10+ years of expertise in automated infrastructure and 4+ years in full-stack application development within AI research environments
Demonstrated expertise in identifying latent challenges and opportunities for innovation within an organization, and delivering effective, impactful solutions
Adept at driving the adoption of new technologies through collaboration, building consensus, and leading initiatives that create impactful results
Expert in CI/CD pipelines, cloud architecture, and infrastructure as code with proven ability to reverse-engineer complex systems
Strong background in system administration, regulatory compliance (FERPA), and cross-functional technical leadership across engineering, research, and non-technical teams
Proficient in Python with hands-on experience in ReactJS, Golang, and Dart
Personal experience designing and maintaining critical systems aboard a marine vessel where failure could result in loss of life, serious injury, or property loss over a million dollars in value

work experience

Infrastructure engineer at an AI research non-profit

Senior Infrastructure Engineer, 2024 - 2025
Infrastructure Engineer 2, 2021 - 2024
Information Technology Engineer 2, 2020 - 2021
Information Technology Engineer, 2019 - 2020

Developed full-stack web applications using ReactJS, Python, and Golang, with a focus on infrastructure automation. Led cross-functional initiatives to establish security compliance standards, implemented automated identity lifecycle management, and designed self-service systems to enhance productivity and security. Additionally, standardized infrastructure using Ansible, mentored junior staff, and provided technical expertise across teams to build innovative solutions and ensure data governance.

System administrator at a government-funded college

System Administrator, 2014 - 2019
IT and A/V Support, 2013 - 2019

Specialized in developing and automating macOS infrastructure, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, an Apple MDM server, and scalable provisioning systems to enhance reliability and efficiency. Built and supported a novel 24/7 underwater livestream of the Puget Sound for the college's marine science department. Delivered culturally sensitive IT support, saved $20,000 annually through staffing optimizations, and improved event technology reliability. Migrated documentation to the cloud, trained staff on Unix systems and other technologies, and collaborated with faculty to align IT standards with classroom needs. Ensured security compliance and established campus-wide macOS/iOS standards through analysis.

Contractor with an event registration and lead retrieval startup

Field Systems Engineer, 2012 - 2013

Provided nationwide on-site infrastructure support for Fortune 500 client events including Amazon and Salesforce conferences. Managed mission-critical system deployments under tight SLA requirements. Coordinated with diverse stakeholders including union workers, event planners, and venue management to ensure the system was installed and configured to all standards.

College IT support

IT Support Specialist, 2007 - 2011

Provided customer service and technical support for diverse creative technology stack including CAD workstations, 3D printers, and audio/video equipment. Also responsible for user lifecycle in the physical access control system (prox card).