12 Years of Uptime.
I am not just a developer; I am an IT veteran. For over a decade, I have managed the physical and virtual infrastructure that keeps businesses running. I have fixed servers at 3 AM, managed enterprise networks, and solved critical outages.
Now, I am applying that operational discipline to DevOps. I build systems that aren't just "cool"—they are resilient, scalable, and maintainable.
The Vessel Vision
Vessel is more than a portfolio; it is the holding company for my future ventures.
My goal is to integrate distinct verticals—Technology, Software Development, and Property Management—under one unified operational philosophy. Whether I am architecting a cloud environment or managing a physical asset, the principles remain the same: automation, efficiency, and reliability.
Operational History
Data Protection Engineer III
Conversant Group • 2022 — PresentSpecialized in high-stakes disaster recovery and data integrity strategies.
- ▹Designed and implemented enterprise data protection strategies using Veeam, Cohesity, and Nimble Storage.
- ▹Conducted regular restoration tests and capacity planning to ensure recoverability for mission-critical client systems.
- ▹Supported Mimecast email filtering and DLP policies for 60+ scale customers.
Managed Services Engineer
Conversant Group • 2016 — 2022- ▹Managed full-stack virtualization environments including VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
- ▹Led implementation and management of Citrix environments for remote workforce enablement.
- ▹Administered Microsoft 365, Azure, and Exchange infrastructure.
Support Engineer
Conversant Group • 2012 — 2016Foundational IT operations, technical troubleshooting, and frontline incident resolution.
Technical Arsenal
Modern DevOps
- Terraform & IaC
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Python Automation
- CI/CD & GitHub Actions
- Next.js & React
- AWS & Cloud Architecture
Core Infrastructure
- VMware & Virtualization
- Mimecast & DLP Security
- Citrix & VDI
- Nimble Storage & Cohesity
- Windows Server & Active Directory
- Disaster Recovery (Veeam)
"When I'm not configuring Mimecast policies or deploying containers, I'm analyzing Formula 1 telemetry or training for my next race."