Alejandro Palumbo

About Alejandro Palumbo

Opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent IBM.Passionate about helping enterprises modernize with IBM Automation, AI, and Hybrid Cloud platforms.Platform Engineer and Client Technical Advisor focused on modernizing integration, operations, and cloud‑native applications using IBM Automation, Red Hat OpenShift, and AI‑driven architectures. I help organizations translate business goals into scalable architectures and modernization roadmaps, serving as a trusted advisor for container platforms, event‑driven systems, and API‑led integration across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.Core Technical FocusHybrid Cloud & Platform EngineeringDesign and optimization of enterprise platforms on OpenShift, Linux, and multi‑cloud (IBM Cloud, AWS, GCP, Azure), including containerized middleware, VM modernization, and production‑grade cluster operations.Integration, Messaging & Event StreamingBuilding secure, scalable integration and data architectures with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, webMethods, IBM MQ, App Connect Enterprise, API Connect, DataPower, and Aspera. Designing event‑driven systems with Apache Kafka, IBM Event Streams, and Confluent.DevOps, GitOps & AutomationDelivering secure, repeatable pipelines with Tekton, Argo CD, GitHub, Kustomize, Sealed Secrets, Ansible, and Terraform to support CI/CD and platform automation.Java Modernization & Cloud‑Native TransformationModernizing legacy Java applications by decomposing monoliths into microservices, refactoring domains, containerizing workloads, and applying cloud‑native and 12‑factor principles for scalable, API‑driven architectures.Observability & Reliability EngineeringImplementing monitoring, tracing, and performance strategies with Instana, Prometheus, Grafana, and Elastic.AI‑Powered Automation & Emerging TechAdvising clients on intelligent workflows using watsonx, AI‑assisted operations, and next‑generation automation patterns.FinOps & Cloud Cost OptimizationSupporting cost transparency and optimization using Apptio, Cloudability, and FinOps practices.What I Bring to Client Engagements• Lead engagements bridging architecture vision with hands‑on delivery• Guide Java and cloud‑native modernization initiatives• Drive platform standardization, automation, and vendor consolidation• Build reusable demo environments, PoCs, and production blueprints• Embed CI/CD, GitOps, security, and observability from day one• Deliver scalable, automated, secure‑by‑design platforms across hybrid cloud

Experience

1. Horizon Market Platform Engineer

   IBM

   Jan 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• Dougherty Valley Highschool

  Highschool Diploma

  2008 — 2012

• California State University Channel Islands

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• Diablo Valley College

  Associate's degree, Economics

  2012 — 2014

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2014 — 2016