RODRIGO ALEMÁN GAMBOA
Systems & DevOps Engineer | AI/HPC Platform Specialist
Remote, US.About
Highly accomplished Systems and DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of experience specializing in platform engineering for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads. Expert in Kubernetes, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, and AWS infrastructure, I drive high-performance software development and optimize complex systems with over 99.9% availability. Eager to leverage deep technical expertise and proven mentoring abilities to innovate within a forward-thinking organization and contribute to developing future technology professionals.
Work
TekDatum (Acquired by Bodo.ai)
|DevOps Engineer & Full-Stack Developer
Remote, US
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Summary
Led the evolution of development infrastructure, transitioning from a Full-Stack focus to specialized DevOps and High-Performance Platforms following the acquisition by Bodo.ai.
Highlights
Implemented and managed Kubernetes clusters using Helm and ArgoCD (GitOps) for declarative deployment and management of AI applications, ensuring availability exceeding 99.9%.
Collaborated directly with Data Science teams to design and optimize AWS compute infrastructure, including EKS, to handle large-scale Artificial Intelligence and data processing workloads.
Designed and optimized Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by an estimated 30% through automation and process improvements.
Managed advanced AWS services (EC2, RDS, VPC, S3, CloudWatch) and Google Cloud Platform, applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for robust cloud infrastructure.
Built and optimized RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework, enhancing service performance and security for critical backend systems.
Developed automated test suites with Playwright and Cypress to ensure high application quality, minimize regressions, and streamline QA processes.
University of Chicago
|Research Project (Exclusive DevOps Role)
Chicago, IL, US
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Summary
Assumed full responsibility for the stability, efficiency, and application lifecycle of a critical research project, leveraging advanced DevOps practices.
Highlights
Oversaw end-to-end application lifecycle management for a critical research project, ensuring system stability and operational efficiency.
Implemented and maintained container orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker, alongside CI/CD automation with GitHub Actions, for seamless project deployment.
Continuously optimized AWS cloud infrastructure, achieving high availability and cost efficiency for research-specific computing resources.
Volunteer
Independent Tutor and Mentor
|Tutor and Mentor
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Summary
Provided technical tutoring and mentorship to diverse student groups, demonstrating strong pedagogical adaptability and knowledge transmission skills.
Highlights
Designed and delivered comprehensive technical courses and personalized tutoring in Programming (Python, Java), Web Development (Frontend/Backend), Databases, and Electronics/Robotics (Arduino).
Successfully mentored diverse student groups, from high school beginners to university-level students, fostering deeper understanding and practical application of complex concepts.
Cultivated pedagogical adaptability and effective communication strategies to transmit technical knowledge across various learning styles and proficiency levels.
Education
National University of Costa Rica
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Bachelor's Degree
Computer Systems Engineering
National University of Costa Rica
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Diploma
Computer Application Programming
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Intermediate)
Skills
DevOps & Orchestration
Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, Docker, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
CI/CD
GitHub Actions, CI/CD Pipelines.
Cloud Computing
AWS (EC2, RDS, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, EKS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Web Development - Backend
Django, Node.js, Express.js.
Web Development - Frontend
Angular, React, Ionic, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript.
QA & Automation
Playwright, Cypress, Postman, Test Case Design, Requirement Analysis, qTest, Regression Testing.
Programming Languages
Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript.
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB.
Tools and Systems
Git, GitHub, Linux/Windows, Nginx, Gunicorn, Arduino.
Soft Skills
Technical Leadership and Mentoring, Pedagogical Communication and Adaptability, Complex Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Team Collaboration.