Gonzalo Ordas

Core Technologies: AWS, Linux, Puppet, Terraform, Pulumi, Packer, Vagrant, CICD, ElasticSearch, Grafana/Sensu, Cloudformation, Windows Server, MS Azure Active Directory, bash, shell scripting, batch, python, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile, Github/BitBucket, PowerShell, PostgreSQL, Mysql, ML/AI

Achievements: Gained a deep understanding of the complexities of a legacy project and contributed to its modernization by re-architecting key components

Responsabilities/Tasks:

• Infrastructure Optimization & Cost Savings – Redesigned infrastructure and implemented cost-saving strategies, optimizing cloud/on-prem environments.
• Cloud & DevOps – Expertise in IaC, automation, and hybrid cloud integration.
• Migrations & Security – Led infrastructure migrations, integrations, and cross-platform federation with Identity Providers.
• MLOps & AI – Supported ML/AI teams in deploying models and Aiding on MLOps infrastructure.
• Leadership & Technical Management – Guided teams, introduced new technology stacks, and provided training on DevOps best practices. C
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Maintained system documentation and contributed insights as a blogger and technical writer.
• Implemented robust monitoring systems to provide real-time insights into system health.
• Designed cloud-native solutions to improve the scalability and resilience of applications.

Core Technologies: AWS, Linux, Ansible, puppet, Terraform, Packer, Vagrant, Cloudformation, Windows Server, bash, shell scripting, batch, python, Ruby, Docker, Mysql, Agile, git, csv, SSSD/LDAP, Active Directory, PowerShell

Achievement: Designed and implemented a comprehensive AWS SageMaker development farm, including a full toolkit for data scientists integrated with a DataLake, driving the client's company modernization.

Responsabilities/Tasks:

• Expertise in DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Provided technical leadership, mentoring engineers and guiding teams on DevOps best practices.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation, ensuring knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Collaborated on cross-functional teams, contributing expert knowledge in systems engineering.
• Strong experience in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and integration across multi-cloud environments.
• Proficient in code repositories and version control (Git, GitHub, CSV).
• Designed and implemented monitoring solutions for cloud environments.
• Led migrations, modernizations, and identity integrations (AWS, AD ADFS, PowerBI Gateway).
• Researched and integrated new technologies to optimize infrastructure and operations.
• Maintained technical documentation for systems, applications, and best practices.

Core Technologies: Apache Server, NGINX, Apache Tomcat, Linux, Jenkins, KVM, AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, vault, Windows Server, Windows Active Directory, bash, shell scripting, batch, python, Docker, Agile

Other Technologies: graylog2, sensu, Docker, git, csv, SSSD/LDAP, elasticsearch, kibana, graphite/grafana, graylog2, Active Directory, powershell, FreeAPI.

Achievements: Architectural design and implementation of a cloud agnostic Independent Server Solution

Responsabilities/Tasks:

• Expertise in DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and integration across multi-cloud environments.
• Proficient in code review, repositories, and version control (Git, GitHub, CSV).
• Designed and implemented automated workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and end-to-end image creation processes for VM deployment.
• Led migrations, integrations, and KVM management using agnostic cloud solutions.
• Developed custom tools to enhance system efficiency, monitoring, and deployment.
• Provided technical leadership, mentoring teams and supporting recruitment and interview processes.
• Led full design and architectural implementation of cloud solutions, from racking to deployment.
• Researched and integrated new products and services, driving innovation and optimization.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Managed projects end-to-end, coordinating teams and ensuring timely delivery.

Core Technologies: Apache Server, NGINX, Apache Tomcat, Linux, Jenkins, Amazon AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, graphite/grafana, Windows Server, Windows Active Directory, python/django, boto/boto3, bash, agile.

Other Technologies: Sensu, NewRelic, splunk, Docker, git, CSV, SSSD/LDAP, elasticsearch, kibana, confluence, jira.

Achievements:

• Consolidated, integrated, and centralized AWS accounts using an Assume Roles schema, enabling secure access to over 100 accounts with a single set of credentials-pre-dating AWS Organizations
• Led and managed multiple cross-functional projects across the team, ensuring seamless collaboration and project execution.

Core Technologies: Windows 2012 Server, AD, Apache Server, NGINX, Apache Tomcat, Linux, Jenkins, Amazon AWS, Ansible/Chef, Akamai, Terraform, Packer, graphite/grafana

Other Technologies: Graphite, Sensu, NewRelic, SSL certificates, Docker, git, gerrit, FreeIPA, 389-ds, SSSD/LDAP, elasticsearch, kibana

Achievements:

• Successfully implemented full SOC 2 compliance in a cross-platform environment, integrating Active Directory and HR-owned internal databases with AWS, resulting in SOC 2 certification

Core Technologies: Windows 2012 Server, Active Directory, Apache Server, NGINX, Apache Tomcat, Linux CentOS/Ubuntu, Jenkins, Amazon AWS, Ansible/Chef, Akamai, Terraform, Packer, graphite/grafana

Other Technologies: Graphite, Sensu, NewRelic, SSL certificates, Docker, git, gerrit, FreeIPA, 389-ds, SSSD/LDAP, elasticsearch, kibana

Achievements:

• Led the first full AWS implementation across multiple regions and introduced Docker to enhance the company's environments
• LDAP/SSSD/Microsoft AD identity integration across platforms.

Core Technologies: Chef, git, cvs, svn, dns, dhcp, python, PostgreSQL, Mysql, JBoss, Linux CentOS, Jenkins, VMware 5, KVM, Apache, squid, Nagios, Cacti

Other Technologies: bash/ksh shell scripting, perl, python, ANT in a linux and Java Environment

Core Technologies: MQ, IBM HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere Application Server v6.x and v7.x, WebSphere Commerce v6.x and v7.x, MySQL, DB2 v8.4, 9.5, v9.7, DB2 HADR, Linux RedHat/CentOS, jenkins, JBoss, VMware 4-5

Other Technologies: Apache Solr, Bazaarvoice, QAS, Hyperic, Apache MOD_REWRITE, SSL certificates, Redhat/Centos/Debian Linux, RRDTOOLS, SVN Content Management, Java Eclipse (IBM Rational), Shell scripting Unix: bash/ksh Windows: batch, ANT, Jython, Perl on: RedHat and Windows in a Java Environment

Live Clients: JD, TheWorks, Debenhams, AnnSummers, Waitrose, Timberland, Equestrian Clearance, Dunelm Mill, Tally Weijl

Core Technologies: IBM HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere Application Server v6.x and v7.x, WebSphere Commerce v6.x and v7.x, MySQL, DB2 v8.4, 9.5, v9.7 and Oracle, Linux, AIX Unix, Hudson/Jenkins.

Other Technologies: IBM HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere Application Server v6.x and v7.x, WebSphere Commerce v6.x and v7.x, MySQL, DB2 v8.4, 9.5, v9.7 and Oracle, Linux, AIX Unix, Hudson/Jenkins., Shell scripting Unix: bash/ksh Windows:batch, ANT, Jython, Perl for AIX, RedHat and Windows in a Java Environment.

Live Clients: HRG (Argos/Homebase), Boots, Halfords, Selfridges, GAME, ICI Paints (Dulux), Kiddicare, Lloyds Pharmacy, Pets at Home, Dunelm, Barratts, Hotter, Jacques Vert, Regatta, Wolseley, City Beach (Australia), Sleepys (USA), Scotts of Stow.

Core Technologies: AIX Unix, RedHat Linux, Tomcat, Jboss, Apache, Windows Servers, Faircom, DB2 8.4, WAS 5 and 6, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) in a Java Environment, PerForce, Virtualization XEN, Java Eclipse, hell Scripting, Unix:bash/ksh, Windows: batch, Perl, ANT

Achievements:

• Created and implemented over forty UNIX, DB2, WINDOWS based three tier client server gaming application environments to include Development, Test and Production (Enterprise Suite applications -supplied by a third party vendor GTECH based on JBoss and Websphere architectures, Faircom between others)