DevOps Lead & Platform Engineer.
I'm passionate about building and leading teams to create rock-solid platforms, helping everyone ship with confidence!
Built to Last
Every role I've held has been defined by deep ownership — not just shipping features, but shaping the systems, processes, and culture that make sustainable delivery possible at scale.
Senior Tech Leadership
"Nelson doesn't just write code; he builds the systems and culture that make code sustainable."
Tech Lead / Partner
MIEW • 2015 — Present
- check_circleEnd-to-End Ownership: Architecting and delivering full-stack platforms from infrastructure to product — shipping with reliability and intent.
- groupsTeam Leadership: Building and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams, cultivating a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- architecturePlatform Strategy: Defining technical roadmaps and DevOps practices that scale with business growth and operational demands.
Managed Audio/Voice QR Platform
Leading infrastructure and development for a managed audio/voice QR platform, handling end-to-end architecture from cloud infrastructure to backoffice sprint delivery.
- cloudCloud Infrastructure: AWS S3/CloudFront CDN, Docker Swarm with Traefik, Cloudflare Tunnel routing
- monitoringDatabase & Monitoring: PostgreSQL 18, Uptime Kuma monitoring, self-hosted observability with SigNoz
- codeBackoffice Development: Sprint-based UI development with accessibility focus and full stack delivery
AI-Powered Dev Activity Analysis System
Architected a multi-agent system for analyzing and reporting development activity across the organization's GitHub, with automated issue detection and Jira integration.
- hubMulti-Agent Architecture: Collector, Analyzer, and Judge agents working in concert for comprehensive analysis
- flagAutomated Reporting: Red flag detection with automated Jira issue creation for actionable insights
- rate_reviewAI-Powered Code Review: Built PR code review agent spec for automated quality gates
World-Wide Government Humanitarian Mission Platform
Led infrastructure and development for a critical platform focused on discovering and connecting organizations to support humanitarian missions and efforts.
- deployed_codeKubernetes Infrastructure & CI/CD: Architected GitOps and DevOps pipelines for seamless deployments
- stacksFull Stack Development: Built frontend with NextJS and backend services with NodeJS
- searchSearch Implementation: Integrated ElasticSearch for powerful organization discovery capabilities
Blockchain Platform Leadership
Leading the development and architecture of innovative blockchain-based solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and real-world applications.
- contractSmart Contract Development: Designing and implementing secure, efficient smart contracts
- tokenEIP/ERC Standards: Implementing ERC-20 tokens, ERC-721 NFTs, voting mechanisms, and governance protocols
- precision_manufacturingInfrastructure Automation: Deploying blockchain nodes with automated monitoring and scaling
The “Pragmatic” Philosophy
I value concise, actionable answers over walls of abstract theory. Leading is about removing roadblocks, not creating new ones.
Pragmatic Problem Solver
Technology is a tool for business outcomes. I focus on solutions that are robust today and maintainable tomorrow, avoiding "gold-plating" for its own sake.
Team Catalyst
A lead is only as good as their team's velocity. I prioritize developer experience, mentorship, and clear communication to empower everyone to ship with confidence.
Architectural Stability
Foundations matter. I advocate for clear patterns and automated safeguards that allow teams to move fast without breaking things.
Strategic Capabilities
Core Infrastructure
Building the rails that allow products to scale globally. Expert in cloud orchestration, CI/CD automation, and high-availability systems.
AI & Automation
Leveraging modern LLMs and automation tools to streamline internal workflows and enhance product features.
Product Delivery
Security & Privacy
Technical Expertise
Infrastructure & DevOps
- Docker Swarm, Traefik v3, Kubernetes (GKE)
- AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront, IAM, EIP)
- GCP, Cloudflare (Tunnels, DNS)
- Proxmox, Hyper-V, OPNsense
- Monitoring: SigNoz, Uptime Kuma, Grafana
- GitOps with ArgoCD, Portainer
CI/CD & Automation
- GitHub Actions pipelines
- Automated testing & SAST
- Linux scripting
- TeamCity integration
- Backup automation & monitoring
Backend Development
- C# and .NET Core
- Advanced Node.js
- API design & integration
- Microservices architecture
- ERP system integration
Frontend & CMS
- React & Next.js
- WordPress integration
- Strapi headless CMS
- Performance optimization
AI & Automation
- Claude Code & GitHub Copilot (CLI tools)
- Agent Skills & Hooks
- CI/CD pipelines with code review & audit
- Prompt engineering & context management
- AI data privacy practices
Database Management
- PostgreSQL (up to v18)
- MySQL / MariaDB
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Elasticsearch
- Vector databases & search
Project Management
- Agile methodologies
- Jira administration
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Stakeholder communication
Workflow & Version Control
- Gitflow with dev, staging, main branches
- Feature branches, bug fixes, hotfixes
- Conventional commits
- Pull request reviews & quality gates
- Automated versioning & releases
Beyond the Screen
Community Leadership
Managing my building condominium isn't just about maintenance—it's about applying the same pragmatic leadership and conflict resolution I use in tech to my real-world community.
The Tinkerer's Mindset
My "homelab" isn't a museum; it's a sandbox. It's where I break things to understand how they work, from self-hosted automation to experimental networking protocols.
Ready to build something
rock-solid?
Whether you're looking for leadership, architectural advice, or a partner to scale your engineering team, I'm just a message away.