Ryan Raines

Sr Director of Devops @Privateer

Bristol, VA, US
EMAILS
r••••••••@privateer.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+12•••••••45

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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2025 — Present

Sr Director of Devops @Privateer

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US

Drive the strategic vision for DevOps across secure cloud and air-gapped environments, enabling scalable, resilient infrastructureOversee end-to-end CI/CD automation, GitOps workflows, and compliance with DoD ATO and regulatory frameworksLead customer-facing architecture sessions and engineering engagements to align platform capabilities with partner needsProvide thought leadership in DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, and space-ground system integrationManage and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, excellence, and innovationDrive cloud cost optimization, reliability engineering, and incident response across AWS, Kubernetes (EKS & microk8s), and on-prem platformsImplement modern infrastructure tooling like Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, and Zarf to deliver secure, efficient, mission-critical softwareLead the internal engineering organization, aligning DevOps, SRE, and platform teams with mission and product goals

EDUCATION

2010 — 2015

Southwest Virginia Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

SKILLS

Enterprise ArchitectureUnixRequirements AnalysisIntegrationSolution Architecture

ABOUT RYAN RAINES

I am a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer with a passion for delivering mission-critical solutions to the dynamic and demanding landscapes of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). With a wealth of experience spanning several years, I have honed my expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methodologies, enabling organizations to accelerate software delivery while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability. My deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies, has empowered me to design and implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions, aligning perfectly with the evolving needs of these complex environments. I am also well-versed in Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of adaptability and collaboration that optimizes workflows and drives innovation. I take immense pride in my ability to bridge the gap between development and operations, facilitating seamless transitions between agile development cycles and deployment pipelines. I am driven by a commitment to excellence, security, and innovation, and I am dedicated to applying my skills to tackle the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the DoD and IC communities.

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