Matthew Daffern Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

As an Associate Cloud Architect, I specialize in designing scalable and cost-efficient cloud infrastructures, leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). My focus is on implementing platform architectures that allow developers to concentrate on business logic while I ensure robust, resilient cloud solutions.Key achievements and responsibilities:* Architecting and deploying Kubernetes clusters exclusively through IaC tools like Terraform.* Conducting thorough code reviews to uphold best practices in cloud-native and DevOps development.* Optimizing CI/CD pipelines for a seamless developer experience using industry-leading tools.* Writing and managing Terraform modules for AWS, Kubernetes, and other cloud services.* Developing highly available, scalable cloud architectures with a strong emphasis on automation and performance.

As a Lead Engineer managing a global team of 6+ professionals in platform operations and incident management, I maintained a focus on automation, SRE practices, and operational excellence to drive innovation and efficiency.Key contributions:* Automating remediation workflows and enhancing observability using tools like CloudWatch, EventBridge, AWS Lambda, and custom Windows services.* Leading a migration from Chef to a self-managed Kubernetes deployment of AWX as part of an Ansible modernization initiative.* Architecting a serverless Salesforce integration with Python and AWS Lambda for automated maintenance notifications.* Developing Terraform modules with gated variables to streamline CI/CD processes for customer-facing features.* Creating operational KPI dashboards to improve monitoring, incident response, and transparency.* Mentoring engineers and refining technical interviews with hands-on components to onboard top talent.

At Aderant, I drove infrastructure automation, scalable cloud architecture, and operational efficiency while serving as a key escalation point for CloudOps. My responsibilities included writing Chef recipes and Terraform modules, building CI/CD pipelines, leading client calls, training peers, and managing ticket workflows.Key achievements:* Designed a ticket triage process reducing escalations by over 30%.* Built Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for tasks like infrastructure deployment and code quality checks.* Served as a Cloud Architecture SME for hybrid cloud environments.* Proposed and implemented scalable cloud solutions tailored to diverse customer needs.

At Skidata, I served as the lead systems engineer for my region, specializing in designing and managing complex IoT-enabled parking projects. I led the technical direction of these initiatives, delivering tailored solutions and ensuring seamless execution through network engineering, server configuration, and adherence to strict information security standards.In this role, I oversaw teams of 2-4 technicians, coordinated time-sensitive upgrades, and provided hands-on expertise in systems integration to align technical solutions with client requirements.Key Achievements:* Spearheaded the design and deployment of IoT parking systems, enhancing scalability and reliability.* Optimized system upgrade workflows to improve operational efficiency and minimize downtime.* Established best practices for systems engineering, ensuring robust and secure infrastructures.* Strengthened client relationships by delivering innovative and technically sound solutions.

Sacramento, California Area

As a contracted Employee for Stryker Medical Devices, I served as a technical resource for the Medical IoT product we supported. That included for me tasks like automating common tasks with scripting, serving as the Vendor SME for client calls, auditing workflow issues using logs, and troubleshooting device problems.