Ryan Raines
Sr Director of Devops @Privateer
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Director of Devops @Privateer
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
Southwest Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
SKILLS
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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