About Me
Building and operating infrastructure at scale for global enterprises
Building AI/ML Platforms at Planetary Scale
I'm a Distinguished Cloud AI Architect and Platform Engineering Leader with 18+ years of experience transforming how enterprises build and operate infrastructure.
My career spans the full evolution of cloud computing — from bare-metal data centers to multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments to GPU-accelerated AI/ML platforms. I've led infrastructure initiatives at Fortune 500 companies including work with ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, CNA Insurance, PwC, and Verizon.
Currently at Trackonomy Systems, I serve as Distinguished AI Architect where I designed and built the company's Slurm-based GPU compute platform from the ground up — 65 GPUs across 8 nodes delivering 99.97% uptime for enterprise AI inference and training workloads.
I'm passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges: reducing cloud costs by 73% ($10M to $2.7M annually), achieving enterprise compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, HITRUST), and building self-service platforms that accelerate developer velocity while maintaining security and governance.
I lead global teams of 13+ engineers across Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and DevOps, with experience managing $15M+ budgets and delivering $8M+ in documented cost savings.
My Approach
Guiding principles that drive how I build and lead infrastructure teams
Cost-Conscious Architecture
Every architectural decision considers TCO. I've driven 73% cost reductions through right-sizing, spot instances, reserved capacity, and vendor consolidation without sacrificing reliability.
Security as Foundation
Security isn't an afterthought — it's built into every layer. From zero-trust networking to DevSecOps pipelines, I ensure compliance with SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and HITRUST from day one.
Developer Velocity
Great infrastructure is invisible to developers. I build self-service platforms with golden paths that accelerate delivery — reducing deployment times by 95% while maintaining governance.
Observability First
You can't improve what you can't measure. I implement comprehensive monitoring, tracing, and alerting that enables data-driven decisions and rapid incident response.
Infrastructure as Code
All infrastructure should be version-controlled, reviewed, and reproducible. I've created 50+ Terraform modules and established GitOps workflows that ensure consistency at scale.
Team Empowerment
Technology is only as good as the team operating it. I focus on building high-performing teams through mentorship, clear ownership, and creating environments where engineers thrive.
Let's Connect
Currently exploring Cloud AI Architect and platform engineering leadership roles. Open to both full-time positions and consulting engagements.