Erik Swanson
Lawyer & Principal Software Engineer
- Role
- Cloud Engineer at Consilio LLC
- Location
- Woodbridge, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Swanson
CEO & Senior Site Reliability Engineer | AWS Expert | AI & LLM Professional | Attorney | Security AdvocateAs the CEO of Swanson Consulting, Lawyer, and a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with over 12 years of experience, I specialize in designing and managing cloud solutions focused on AI and LLM (Large Language Model) applications. My background as a licensed attorney enhances my ability to navigate regulatory standards and security protocols, ensuring comprehensive compliance. Core Skills:Cloud Architecture & Security: Expert in designing and maintaining secure, high-availability AWS infrastructures (EC2, S3, Lambda). Skilled in applying defense-in-depth principles for robust security.AI & LLM Integration: Professional experience deploying AI and LLM technologies to streamline operations and drive innovation.Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Strong background in ensuring adherence to data protection standards and navigating complex regulatory frameworks.Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Proficient in Terraform and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab) for efficient resource management. Experienced in Python, Ruby, and shell scripting for automation.Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Experienced with tools like Grafana and Splunk, adept at addressing production issues for optimal system performance.Continuous Improvement: Passionate about fostering a culture of learning and driving process improvements that deliver significant benefits. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical and legal expertise to drive meaningful change. Let’s connect to discuss opportunities in cloud security, AI advancements, and regulatory compliance. Reach out! I’m eager to talk about cloud solutions, security strategies, AI deployments, and potential collaborations!
Experience
Cloud Engineer
May 2025 — Present
Education
Abington Heights
High School, HS Diploma
1992 — 1995
Penn State University
IST, Information Sciences and Technology: Dual degrees in Integration and System Development
2001 — 2004
University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law)
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
2017 — 2021
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