A versatile technical leader with 25 years of experience architecting enterprise infrastructure, specializing in open source solutions and building large-scale systems. I bring extensive expertise across traditional data centers, hybrid environments, and modern cloud platforms. This comprehensive background has enabled me to consistently deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions throughout my career at organizations like Splunk, Dropbox, and Amazon.My technical journey began with Unix systems, evolving to encompass the full spectrum of modern enterprise architecture. This breadth of experience—from data center operations to public cloud platforms—allows me to drive effective technology strategies that balance reliability, security, and innovation. I excel at building high-performing teams that share my commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable operations.Key areas of focus:* Building and scaling 24x7 technical operations teams* Infrastructure design and implementation* Hybrid cloud architecture and data center operations* Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices* Service reliability and incident management* Security and compliance in complex environmentsI'm passionate about solving complex technical challenges while mentoring the next generation of engineers. I excel at bridging traditional infrastructure with modern cloud platforms to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technical operations.
