Jason Droz

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• Employ Spec Driven Development (SDD) processes with GitHub Copilot and MCP integrations (Jira, AWS, Kubernetes) to develop/deploy custom AI-integrated developer platform for VA's largest software factory
• Design and implement custom framework, enabling scalable deployment of ML/AI solutions through an integrated developer platform serving 64 tenant teams
• Deliver point-and-click, self-service deployment of AWS Bedrock agents, inference profiles, and SageMaker domains in 5 minutes with FinOps cost tracking and metrics preconfigured out of the box
• Develop FastAPI-based system supporting AWS SageMaker environment using a zero-trust architecture and multi-tenant design
• Secure and network platform with Istio service mesh/gateway, OAuth2, and Entra ID; scan workloads with Twistlock
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with industry standard practices supporting Agile SCRUM framework software development
• Build scalable and reliable cloud-native solutions with AWS, Kubernetes, Crossplane, Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, GitHub Actions, Harness, Jenkins, and more DevOps/CI/CD tools
• Subject matter expert on Crossplane; leverage skills to deploy platform framework supporting multi-tenant self-service of cloud resources
• Perform analysis of alternatives (AoA) and provide guidance and recommendations to developers and clients
• Author documentation and proposals to align client's needs with practical and cost-effective solutions
• Mentor and technical advisor to new Hiring Our Heroes fellows learning DevOps and developer principles

• Dedicated 12 weeks to Cloud DevOps training and practical experience with SCRUM Team
• Studied and applied practical skills in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and other DevOps tools
• Completed AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification and built a solid foundation of DevOps skills
• Designed and deployed software development pipeline and delivered an application using CI/CD tools
• Authored design document and diagrams to deliver a proposal on the system to the customer
• Built a repository of documents to streamline and enhance capstone goals for future fellows with Booz Allen

• Led team of 58 communications maintenance personnel maintaining a $64 million IT system
• Mentored team members on technical skills and leadership facilitating 17 awards and 10 promotions within the team
• Steered major software upgrade securing the first automatic take-off and landing of the MQ-9
• Identified software flaws and guided fixes leading to deployment of 2,000 assets and a $9.2 billion test without delay
• Leveraged IT knowledge and skills to plan $1.2 million RF antenna upgrade securing congressional project approval enhancing launch capabilities and reducing outages by 30%

• Choreographed $2.5 million DoD network upgrade expanding 10-gig to 100-gig and securing redundancy for 22 space mission partners across 5 launch centers 2 months ahead of schedule
• Authored security SOPs enhancing material handling and resulting in 4 consecutive flawless inspections
• Directed support for 1,400 circuits and the largest stateside USAF long-haul communications facility valued $458 million
• Overhauled cable plant and network diagrams standardizing over 1,600 circuit records by implementing industry best practices which cut average troubleshooting time by 50%

• Led engineering and deployment of network upgrades for locations around the globe as lead of 8 person team
• Managed infrastructure upgrade saving $1.2 million in contract costs and deploying 10 months sooner to 147 sites
• Automated major Cisco/Juniper OS upgrades on 7,100 network devices around the globe
• Directed $2.7 million datacenter relocation and restoral in under 6 hours limiting impact to 23 US and allied partners
• Performed software acceptance testing identifying major security flaw and preventing wide-scale deployment

• Led 5-person network team performing network installations and maintenance of 27 networks, guaranteeing Air Force Space Operations and 24/7 missile warning defense
• Migrated 920 satellite circuits from a purpose-built multiplexer to Red Hat Linux-based IP system with VMware controllers enhancing satellite control reliability, redundancy, security, and paving the way for next-gen USAF satellite control systems
• Spearheaded $1.6-million IT facility renovation including installation/configuration of 320 equipment items resulting in the modernization of launch operations for 15 satellites

• Led network install for 245 new network assets resulting in 10% training capacity increase and reached project completion 6 weeks ahead of schedule
• Managed multiple installs and repair actions of network and server infrastructure across 2 deployments