Eric S.

About Eric S.

Hi, I’m Eric — a Cloud & Infrastructure Architect with deep experience designing and operating secure, scalable, multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes-based platforms.I specialize in modern cloud architectures and microservices, helping organizations move from legacy or fragmented systems into resilient, observable, and secure cloud-native platforms. My background blends infrastructure engineering, cloud security, and platform architecture, allowing me to design solutions that are not only scalable—but defensible, cost-aware, and production-ready. I hold a Master of Science in Information Technology & Management and maintain architect-level certifications in both AWS and Azure, along with Kubernetes Security (CKS)—reflecting a strong focus on container security, zero trust principles, and operational excellence in distributed systems. Throughout my career, I’ve led and contributed to initiatives involving: • Multi-cloud architecture & governance • Kubernetes platform design (AKS/EKS) • Microservices & service-to-service security • Infrastructure modernization & migration • CI/CD, GitOps, and platform standardization • Identity, networking, and cloud security controls Based in Austin, I’m driven by solving complex problems at scale and partnering with teams to build platforms that empower engineers, improve reliability, and accelerate delivery—all while maintaining strong security and compliance postures. I thrive in environments where architecture, engineering, and strategy intersect. Known for my ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, lead through influence, and continuously learn, I bring a pragmatic mindset focused on long-term sustainability over short-term fixes. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me indoor rock climbing or fueling up with a meticulously brewed cup of coffee.I’m currently focused on cloud infrastructure architecture and platform engineering, helping organizations navigate their cloud journeys with confidence—from foundation to scale.

Experience

1. Lead Technologist, Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   May 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Primary Responsibilities- Led the architecture, deployment, and operation of Kubernetes platforms in a multi-cloud environment, supporting microservices across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)- Implemented and governed GitOps workflows to manage Kubernetes configurations and application deployments, improving consistency, traceability, and release reliability- Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes for containerized applications- Defined and enforced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards to provision and manage cloud and Kubernetes resources in a repeatable, auditable manner- Established platform best practices for scalability, availability, security, and performance, ensuring production-grade Kubernetes environments- Collaborated with application, platform, and security teams to integrate networking, identity, and cloud-native services into a cohesive architecture.Secondary Responsibilities- Served as Cloud Owner for the Development Environment, providing architectural oversight across Azure and AWS- Defined cloud governance strategies, including resource standardization, cost optimization, and operational controls- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize cloud usage and align platform capabilities with business and engineering goals.Accomplishments- Implemented GitOps-driven deployment models that reduced production deployment errors by ~40% and decreased mean time to recovery by ~30%, improving overall operational stability- Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate AKS and EKS cluster deployments across NIPR and SIPR environments, cutting manual provisioning effort by 50%+ and accelerating environment readiness- Designed consolidated Ingress routing architectures, reducing load balancer usage by 25–30% and improving service routing reliability.

Education

• Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas

  Master's degree, Information Technology and Management

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Computer Networks and Cyber Security