I specialize in building and optimizing distributed systems, with deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and database scaling. Over 20 years of experience spanning from hands-on engineering to technical consulting.
Current Focus
- Kubernetes & Cloud Infrastructure: Cost optimization, scalability, and reliability
- Distributed Databases: GPU-accelerated systems, performance tuning
- DevOps & Automation: Infrastructure as code, monitoring, CI/CD
- Technical Consulting: 13,000+ hours via Upwork, helping startups and enterprises
Recent Work
- Optimized Kubernetes costs by 60%+ for multiple clients
- Built distributed GPU database solutions
- Designed SaaS platforms handling enterprise compliance
- Created monitoring frameworks for financial institutions
Background
From building Java platforms at Sun Microsystems to scaling distributed systems for fintech companies, I’ve consistently focused on solving complex technical challenges. My experience spans multiple domains - from telecommunications to financial services to AI infrastructure.
Papers
Posts
Available for technical consulting and writing projects. View my consulting profile.
Recent Posts
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A practical guide to integrating existing LDAP directories with Keycloak for seamless SSO, including OpenLDAP setup, user synchronization, and role-based acc...
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A practical comparison of client-side and server-side authentication patterns in a single Keycloak implementation, exploring when to use each approach.
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A detailed walkthrough of implementing client-side OpenID Connect authentication using oidc-client-ts, including token management, logout handling, and produ...
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Deep dive into implementing server-side OpenID Connect authentication using Flask and Authlib, including session management, authorization middleware, and en...
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A hands-on comparison of deploying LatentSync on Paperspace Gradient vs Google Cloud Platform, including platform limitations, workarounds, and cost analysis.
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How I built a production-ready MLOps pipeline for ByteDance’s LatentSync lip-sync model using Terraform, Cloud Run, and Google Cloud Storage for scalable vid...
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How I built a custom Kubernetes operator to automate common cluster components like external-dns, cert-manager, and autoscaling across multiple EKS clusters.
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How I built a lightweight logging solution for EKS Fargate workloads using Loki, addressing the limitations of serverless Kubernetes logging before AWS Firel...
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How I developed a Python-based motion detection system to filter surveillance video footage, reducing storage requirements and improving analysis efficiency ...
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A research project exploring patent similarity search using USPTO data and Python, investigating approaches for automated prior art discovery and patent land...