Byron Bogaert
byron@sftechguy.com | Infrastructure Engineer | Bay Area, CA
SUMMARY
Infrastructure Engineer with 15+ years architecting and automating secure, scalable systems for enterprise environments. Expert in cloud infrastructure (GCP), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible), and zero-trust security implementations. Proven track record of leading complex migrations, building hybrid cloud architectures, and implementing compliance frameworks. Passionate about eliminating manual processes through automation and building systems that scale.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Cloud & Infrastructure: GCP, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, VMware
- Languages & Tools: Python, Bash, Puppet, Ansible, GitHub Actions
- Security: Zero-trust, HashiCorp Vault, PCI-DSS, SOC2, IAM/OAuth
- Platforms: Linux, Windows Server, macOS, NetApp, Tailscale
EXPERIENCE
Verily (Alphabet/Google Life Sciences), South San Francisco
Systems Development Engineer
Nov 2018 – Apr 2025
- Led infrastructure components of “Flywheel” migration from Google Corp IT, including physical server moves, CrowdStrike endpoint migration (100+ machines), and GCP resource rebuilding with Terraform
- Architected hybrid cloud infrastructure spanning on-premises VMware and GCP, supporting critical science programs with 99.9% uptime
- Automated security operations using HashiCorp Vault for service account rotations and Puppet for endpoint management
- Deployed enterprise applications including SAS Viya on Kubernetes and NetApp storage consolidation (60% footprint reduction)
- Implemented zero-trust networking via Tailscale VPN for subsidiary access and OAuth/SSO integrations across multiple platforms
- Designed secure infrastructure for COVID-19 testing and Virtual Stainer programs, meeting strict security requirements
Taos (Consultant for Box, Inc.) – Bay Area
Systems Engineer
Jul 2018 – Nov 2018
- Automated vulnerability remediation across 5000+ production servers using Python and Puppet
- Enhanced infrastructure automation by developing reusable Puppet modules
- Achieved AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification through intensive DevOps bootcamp
Wikimedia Foundation, San Francisco
IT Systems Administrator
Apr 2015 – Jul 2018
- Designed core IT infrastructure from ground up, including Linux-based OpenVPN and Samba/LDAP integration
- Led office relocation project as technical lead, migrating 200+ users
- Automated software deployment using Munki and Deploy Studio for macOS endpoints
- Built Python-based tools for automated account provisioning and management
- Managed virtualization infrastructure on Citrix XenServer clusters
- Mentored junior engineers on Puppet automation and infrastructure best practices
On Time Tech, San Francisco
Senior IT Technician
Mar 2011 – Mar 2015
- Designed, implemented and maintained Level 1 PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure for merchant after security breach
- Designed multi-site networks with complex VLANs, routing, and enterprise wireless
- Built virtualization infrastructure reducing hardware costs by 70%
- Deployed log management and SIEM for security monitoring and compliance
PROJECTS
Condor-Enphase | Solar Monitoring Platform
github.com/byronicle/condor-enphase | 2024-Present
- Built end-to-end monitoring system using Python, Docker, InfluxDB, and Grafana
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform for GCP resource provisioning
- Designed CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions with self-hosted runners on Raspberry Pi
- Integrated GCP Secret Manager for secure credential management
- Created time-series data pipeline with automated API polling and visualization
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
DeVry University – Fremont, CA | 2007 – 2009
- GPA: 3.4, Award for Technical Achievement (Senior Project)
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2018)
- PCI-DSS Implementation and Compliance
- Ongoing: GCP Professional