Kubernetes Monitor

Octopus Deploy | 2025

Primary contributor to Kubernetes Monitor tooling for Octopus Deploy

Achievements:

  • Architected Kubernetes native solution to monitor deployed objects
  • Built Go and gRPC foundation to monitor Kubernetes workloads in-cluster
  • Worked cross-team to ensure implementation suited future teams
  • Completed RFCs and other technical documentation
  • Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks before customer impact

Impact: Shipped tooling to all new installations of the Kubernetes Agent in Octopus Deploy

Tech Stack: Kubernetes, Go, Dotnet, OpenTelemetry, eBPF, Pixie, Pyroscope

Kubernetes Cluster Cost Optimization

Codafication | 2020-2021

Redesigned Kubernetes cluster architecture to achieve massive cost savings while improving performance.

Achievements:

  • Reduced per-cluster costs from $680 to $200 monthly (70% reduction)
  • Implemented spot instance strategy with taints/tolerations
  • Built Terraform modules for reproducible EKS deployments
  • Designed separation of stateful (on-demand) and stateless (spot) workloads
  • Scaled solution across 40+ production clusters

Impact: Saved $19,000 per month while providing more powerful machines and growth headroom

Tech Stack: Terraform, AWS EKS, Kubernetes, Spot Instances, Go

CI/CD Pipeline Modernization

Codafication | 2021

Transformed manual deployment processes into fully automated GitOps-based continuous delivery.

Achievements:

  • Migrated from Semaphore to Jenkins-as-Code architecture
  • Implemented automated validation and promotion across environments
  • Built slow and fast ring deployment strategies
  • Integrated Helm Charts for standardized deployments
  • Created GitOps workflows for declarative infrastructure

Impact: Reduced deployment time by 80% and eliminated manual deployment errors

Tech Stack: Jenkins, Helm, GitOps, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, Groovy

OpenStack Private Cloud Deployment

Vision6 | 2019-2020

Led deployment of OpenStack to replace aging oVirt infrastructure during datacenter migration.

Achievements:

  • Deployed all major OpenSatck components from scratch
  • Built automation scripts for 10-minute compute node provisioning
  • Implemented GTID master-master replicated MySQL with PerconaDB
  • Created disaster recovery and backup procedures
  • Designed messaging queue systems for microservices

Impact: Successfully migrated entire virtualization platform with zero downtime

Tech Stack: OpenStack, PerconaDB, MySQL, Python, Bash, CentOS 7

Ceph Object Storage Cluster

Vision6 | 2019

Designed and deployed production Ceph cluster for microservices object storage.

Achievements:

  • Built proof of concept using Docker and configuration management
  • Automated deployment of Monitor, Metadata, RADOS Gateway, and OSD devices
  • Created configuration management tools for easy node provisioning
  • Completed PG provisioning and capacity planning
  • Performed security audits on all cluster nodes

Impact: Provided scalable object storage for microservices and transactional email attachments

Tech Stack: Ceph, Docker, Python, Ansible, CentOS

Datacenter Hardware Refresh

Vision6 | 2018-2019

Complete replacement of datacenter equipment with zero downtime.

Achievements:

  • Designed full network topology with complete redundancy
  • Configured BGP advertising and routing
  • Implemented network ACLs and security policies
  • Automated server provisioning with custom PHP tools
  • Executed seamless cutover of internet links

Impact: Modernized entire datacenter infrastructure without any service interruption

Tech Stack: BGP, BIRD, Cisco/Dell/HPE networking, PHP, Bash, Linux

School Network Infrastructure Modernization

Fawmatt IT Systems | 2016-2017

Led infrastructure upgrades across 15+ educational institutions.

Achievements:

  • Deployed Cisco switching and routing equipment
  • Implemented bandwidth prioritization for educational applications
  • Completed all upgrades within strict downtime windows
  • Created comprehensive network documentation
  • Trained on-site IT staff on new systems

Impact: Modernized network infrastructure for thousands of students and staff

Tech Stack: Cisco IOS, VMware, Windows Server, PowerShell

VMware AirWatch MDM Rollout

Fawmatt IT Systems | 2016-2017

Managed mobile device management platform migration for multiple schools.

Achievements:

  • Created automated migration tools for faster deployment
  • Developed technical documentation for IT staff
  • Configured device policies and compliance rules
  • Integrated with existing Active Directory infrastructure
  • Provided training and support during transition

Impact: Successfully migrated thousands of devices to centralized management

Tech Stack: VMware AirWatch, PowerShell, Active Directory, iOS, Windows

Office 365 Education Deployments

Fawmatt IT Systems | 2015-2016

Deployed Office 365 for multiple independent schools across Southeast Queensland.

Achievements:

  • Completed email migration from on-premises Exchange
  • Designed SharePoint collaboration sites
  • Implemented Azure AD with domain trusts
  • Configured IP telephony integration
  • Provided comprehensive user training

Impact: Modernized collaboration tools for entire school communities

Tech Stack: Office 365, Azure AD, SharePoint, Exchange Online, PowerShell