Saul Gonzalez Problem Solver

DevOps engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and automation.
Expert in AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Saul Gonzalez

About Me

DevOps engineer passionate about automation and cloud infrastructure

I'm a passionate DevOps engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. From AWS and Kubernetes to Docker and infrastructure as code, I specialize in building scalable, reliable, and automated systems that drive business value.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS 89%
GCP 79%
Kubernetes 70%
Docker 80%
Ansible 80%

Software Development

PHP 89%
JavaScript 89%
MySQL 90%

Hardware & Embedded

Arduino 92%
ESP8266 90%
IoT Systems 88%
10+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Completed
2
Certifications

Experience

My professional journey

DevOps Engineer

Polymer HQ 2022 - Present

Lead infrastructure automation and cloud operations, implementing CI/CD pipelines and establishing end‑to‑end monitoring with Zabbix. ●​ Designed and maintained Ansible playbooks and roles for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), reducing deployment and configuration errors by 90%. ●​ Managed AWS infrastructure — optimizing IAM, EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail — achieving 30%+ cost reductions. ●​ Administered Kubernetes clusters and streamlined Docker image delivery, cutting provisioning time by 50%. ●​ Integrated Zabbix for real‑time monitoring and configured Jenkins for automated CI/CD. ●​ Managed FreeIPA for secure directory access in a private VPC and integrated with Google Workspace, Sigma, and Snowflake. ●​ Led GCP projects across deployments, role‑based access control, API integrations, and cloud migrations.

AWS GCP Ansible Jenkins Zabbix Kubernetes Docker FreeIPA SOC2 CI/CD IaC Snowflake Sigma

Software Engineer & CEO

SmartDoor 2020 - 2022

Built an IoT access control system using ESP8266 and QR codes. Implemented OTA firmware updates and created a comprehensive web dashboard for access management.

ESP8266 Arduino PHP MySQL IoT

Software Engineer & CEO

Intellibasc 2018 - 2020

Developed a grain storage management system with real-time weight and moisture monitoring. Integrated ASUS Tinkerboard with custom sensors and web-based control interface.

ASUS Tinkerboard Sensors PHP Node.js Real-time Data

Software Engineer

Casas Mesil Private Access

Built backend API, admin frontend, and Android app for field employees to manage calendar, GPS location, encrypted database, on‑field tasks, custom DB sync, images and voice notes on tasks, and Google Maps integrations for all locations.

Android PHP MySQL Ubuntu Linux VPS

Software Engineer

Mesil

Built daily backup pipeline from dBase using a VB .NET desktop app to upload a zipped file to a VPS and migrate data to MySQL. Developed sales reports, charts, and monthly sales targets.

PHP MySQL JavaScript jQuery VB .NET Ubuntu Linux VPS

Software Engineer, DevOps, CEO

SpartanSoft Admin

Designed front and backend of an admin web service, e‑commerce with PrestaShop, invoicing, project management, employee management, expenses, inventory, and analytics. Achieved 90% reduction in time spent building projects with real‑time insights on expenses and net profit.

PHP MySQL JavaScript jQuery Ubuntu Linux VPS

Software Engineer, DevOps, CEO

Intelliwork

Built a field‑work Android app to create geo‑referenced polygons, manage on‑site tasks, constrain access to designated areas, capture photos and voice notes, maintain a visit calendar, and generate field technician routes.

Android PHP MySQL Ubuntu Linux VPS

Portfolio

DevOps and cloud infrastructure solutions

Intellibasc - Grain Management System

ERP platform for agricultural produce and business management, including scale and moisture data.

Linux PHP MySQL Apache Cloud Android Sync

Intellibasc - Grain Management System

ERP platform for agricultural produce and business management, including scale and moisture data.

Linux PHP MySQL Apache Cloud Android Sync

Smartdoor - Promo video

IoT solution for access control.

Arduino ESP8266 Cloud Analytics IoT Linux PHP MySQL Apache Cloud Android Firmware OTA Updates

Smartdoor - Promo video

IoT solution for access control.

Arduino ESP8266 Cloud Analytics IoT Linux PHP MySQL Apache Cloud Android Firmware OTA Updates
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Get In Touch

Let's build something amazing together

Email

me@saulgonzalez.dev

Location

Austin, TX, USA