Peyton Smith

About Peyton Smith

Professional problem solver with a passion for building scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. I specialize in architecting and delivering cloud-native applications that empower teams, enhance reliability, and drive operational efficiency.As a proven team leader and strong advocate for cross-functional collaboration, I actively work to break down silos and foster environments where innovation and shared ownership thrive. My experience spans a broad range of cloud platforms and tools, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Palo Alto Networks security solutions.I thrive in complex environments where I can combine technical knowledge with strategic thinking to deliver results that are aligned with business objectives. Whether leading infrastructure automation efforts or implementing cloud security best practices, I bring a solutions-focused mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.STRENGTHSCloud Architecture DevOps Infrastructure as Code CI/CD Docker Cloud SecurityCustomer ExperienceMotivating InnovationProblem Solving & TroubleshootingProject ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisTeam LeadershipWritten & Spoken CommunicationCERTIFICATIONSMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI FundamentalsMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)AWS Solutions Architect-AssociateAWS Certified Developer-AssociateAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Experience

1. Cloud Platform Engineer

   Kimley-Horn

   Jun 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Serving as one of the lead Cloud Platform Engineers and Cloud Architects at one of the fastest-growing and largest civil engineering firms in the United States. I work closely with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage both internal and external applications across our cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.Our team supports multiple software development groups, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient cloud operations. Responsibilities include cloud architecture and security, cloud networking, CI/CD pipeline implementation via Azure DevOps, and integration of Azure AI services along with a wide range of other DevOps and cloud-native technologies.

Education

• Marist University

  Bachelor's degree, Communications/Information Systems

  2016 — 2020