Technical Focus
- Platform Engineering: Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Talos Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, Networking, Fortinet, Cisco
- Cloud & Identity: Microsoft Azure, GCP, Linode, Cloudflare, Azure IaaS, Azure AD / Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access
- DevOps & Automation: GitOps, Flux CD, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Helm, Bash, Python, Automation
- Development: PostgreSQL, REST APIs, SQL, React, Claris Filemaker, PHP, Microsoft 365
Experience
LS Tractor USA · IT Manager — Platform Engineering
North American operations of LS Mtron — a global tractor manufacturer (LS Group, Korea) sold in the US under both LS and New Holland Agriculture Tractors.
- Lead platform engineering initiatives supporting manufacturing systems, dealer platforms, cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and cybersecurity across North American operations.
- Design and operate production Kubernetes platforms supporting internal and dealer-facing applications, including CI/CD workflows, containerized deployments, backup strategies, and disaster recovery.
- Modernized enterprise identity by migrating 200+ users from on-prem Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID with Azure AD Connect, MFA, Conditional Access, and OneDrive adoption.
- Designed and deployed complete infrastructure for new manufacturing facilities in Texas and North Carolina, including networking, compute, security, identity, and secure remote access.
- Build internal platforms and automation that streamline dealer operations, employee training, and corporate workflows.
- Build and mentor a cross-functional engineering team across infrastructure, applications, and security.
Stack: Kubernetes · Linode · Azure · Docker · GCP · GitHub Actions · React · PostgreSQL · Fortinet · Cloudflare
Interamerican Foods Corp. / La Moderna USA · IT Manager — Cloud Infrastructure
US arm of Grupo La Moderna — the leading pasta brand in Mexico and one of the largest pasta manufacturers in Latin America. Flagship US plant produces private-label pasta for Walmart (Great Value), Campbell's, and Goya.
- Stood up the entire IT and infrastructure stack for a 24/7 automated manufacturing facility from greenfield — networking, compute, storage, identity, and OT/IT integration.
- Designed and deployed the company's US web platform (lamodernausa.com) on Azure IaaS, including DNS, TLS, and supporting infrastructure.
- Built and implemented a multi-tier cloud backup and disaster recovery system to protect multiple 24/7 production and packaging line servers, with automated validation and failover testing, reducing recovery time from over 1 hour to under 10 minutes.
- Hardened the perimeter with next-gen firewalls, Cloudflare DNS/WAF, WireGuard VPN, and network segmentation across distributed sites.
- Led Cisco Meraki rollout (networking, wireless, security cameras) across all US locations with zero production downtime.
- Rolled out FreshService ITSM across 27 sites in the US, Mexico, and Guatemala — 2,500+ users, with SLA tracking and automated workflows.
Stack: Azure · VMware · HPE SimpliVity · Cisco Meraki · Fortinet · Cloudflare · WireGuard · Microsoft 365 · FreshService
SR Traffic Service Inc. · Software Engineer
Cross-border logistics operator running four distribution facilities between the US and Mexico.
- Built a Warehouse Management System from scratch — barcode generation, handheld scanner integration, mobile and desktop clients, real-time inventory, customs documentation, and client-facing reporting. Served 20+ international clients across 4 facilities.
- Designed REST APIs and SQL-backed workflows powering inventory, dispatch, customs paperwork, and customer portals.
- Automated build, test, and deployment processes; migrated workloads to cloud infrastructure for scalability and cost control.
- Ran regular security audits and led remediation work across business-critical systems.
Stack: JavaScript · PHP · SQL · REST APIs · BASH · Filemaker Claris · Cloud Infrastructure · CI/CD Foundations
Projects
Start Blue — Production Quote Platform
Design and operate a production 3-node Kubernetes platform serving more than 350 dealers across the US and Canada. Built the React + PostgreSQL application, deployment pipelines, backup strategy, and disaster recovery. Two years in production with no major incidents and more than 2,000 quotes processed.
Stack: Kubernetes · Linode · React · PostgreSQL · Docker · GitHub Actions
LS Academy — Learning Platform (in progress)
Designing a Kubernetes-hosted learning platform for more than 500 users using GitOps, Argo CD, and GitHub Actions to standardize deployments and application lifecycle management.
Stack: Kubernetes · Argo CD · GitHub Actions · GitOps
Azure AD / Entra ID Migration
Modernized enterprise identity by migrating more than 200 users from on-prem Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID with Azure AD Connect, MFA, Conditional Access, GPO modernization, and NAS-to-OneDrive migration.
Stack: Azure AD / Entra ID · Azure AD Connect · Microsoft 365 · PowerShell
Cybersecurity & Disaster Recovery
Designed and implemented a multi-layer backup and disaster recovery strategy, secured public-facing services with Cloudflare, deployed WireGuard VPN for secure remote access, and strengthened infrastructure security through network hardening and recovery validation.
Stack: Cloudflare · WireGuard · Linux · Backup & DR · Networking
Personal Developer Platform
Self-hosted platform running Talos Kubernetes, Proxmox, Docker, and Debian infrastructure. Uses GitOps workflows to automate service deployment, secrets management, monitoring, backups, DNS, and platform operations for continuous experimentation and infrastructure development.
Stack: Proxmox · Kubernetes · Docker · GitOps · Linux · Traefik · Talos · Flux CD · Helm
LS Tractor Dealer Recruitment Site
Corporate recruitment funnel for prospective LS Tractor dealers. Owned design, frontend build, deployment, DNS, and TLS on a corporate subdomain.
Stack: HTML/CSS/JS · DNS/TLS · Subdomain Provisioning
LibrAIry — AI-Powered File Organization
AI-assisted file organization pipeline combining local language models, metadata fingerprinting, and Bash automation to classify, analyze, and organize large file collections without relying on cloud services.
Stack: Bash · Local AI Models · Linux
Education and Certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — The Linux Foundation (In progress)
- B.S. Computer Systems Engineering — Universidad del Valle de México (2005 – 2010)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) — Microsoft (Mar 2022)
- Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions — Cisco Meraki (Sep 2021)
- HPE SimpliVity 380 System Administration (VMware) — HPE (Apr 2019)
Currently Learning
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — in progress
- Argo CD and advanced GitOps patterns (deploying with LS Academy)
- Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (next, post-CKA)
- Go Programming Language (for building Kubernetes tooling and automation) (on the roadmap)
- Building with AI developer tools (Claude Code, MCP, agentic workflows) for infrastructure automation and documentation
Languages
English and Spanish.