Executive Summary

Senior technical consultant with 30+ years of experience architecting and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions. Proven expertise in cloud platforms, Kubernetes orchestration, and DevOps practices. Track record of leading technical teams and delivering mission-critical systems for financial services and enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Core Competencies

Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering

• Multi-cloud architecture design and implementation (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Kubernetes cluster management and orchestration at enterprise scale
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible

DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering

• CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Monitoring and observability systems (Prometheus, Datadog)
• Performance optimization and capacity planning

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Cross-functional team collaboration and knowledge transfer
• Architecture review and security assessment
• Best practices development and documentation

Professional Certifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Demonstrates expertise in Kubernetes cluster administration, troubleshooting, and operations at enterprise scale.

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Validates proficiency in designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.

Technical Expertise

Programming & Scripting: Python, Go, Java, C, Node.js, PHP
Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EKS, EC2, VPC), Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Nagios
Networking: TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, VPN (IPSec, WireGuard)
Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS), Unix variants

Professional Links

• GitHub: github.com/rossigee
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ross-golder

Employment History

January 2024 to Present Independent Technical Consultant

Currently focused on strategic technical consulting projects while evaluating collaborative opportunities for 2025. Available for infrastructure modernization, Kubernetes implementations, and technical advisory roles.

June 2020 to December 2023 Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Omise/OPN (Financial Services)

Led infrastructure operations for a major Southeast Asian fintech company, managing hybrid cloud and bare-metal infrastructure across multiple data centers.

Key Achievements:

• Managed AWS EKS clusters supporting critical payment processing systems
• Designed and implemented data center monitoring and alerting systems
• Mentored engineering teams across multiple disciplines
• Led infrastructure security reviews and production deployment processes
• Modernized legacy applications through containerization and Kubernetes migration

October 2002 to June 2020 Technical Consultant | Agent Design Ltd (Channel Islands)

Long-term consulting engagement providing comprehensive infrastructure management and DevOps implementation for e-commerce platforms.

Key Achievements:

• Architected and managed multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Implemented comprehensive CI/CD pipelines improving deployment reliability and speed
• Developed Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and custom Python tooling
• Maintained 99.9%+ uptime for mission-critical e-commerce systems
• Led infrastructure security and monitoring strategy across multiple cloud providers

January 2007 to Present Managing Director | R.O.S.S. Golder Partnership Ltd (Thailand)

Established consultancy practice providing technical services to international clients. Maintains legal framework for remote consulting work while based in Thailand.

Earlier Career Highlights

1994-2006: Software Development & Systems Engineering Comprehensive experience in software development, network administration, and systems engineering across multiple organizations including CPD Ltd, VALE International Ltd, and Nildram Ltd. Progressive roles from trainee programmer to senior technical positions, establishing foundation in network protocols, database systems, and software architecture.

For complete employment history and detailed role descriptions, see the full resume.

Remote work experience since 1999 | Available for consulting engagements worldwide