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Technical Consulting & Advisory Services

Cloud Architecture | Intelligent Automation | Embedded Systems

Leveraging over 15 years of end-to-end engineering, systems architecture, and executive product leadership. From multi-cloud governance and Salesforce integration to advanced residential/commercial automation and custom PCB hardware design, I deliver outcome-driven technical solutions tailored for scaling businesses and sophisticated environments.

1. Enterprise Cloud, AI & Security Compliance

Multi-Cloud Deployment & Architecture

Designing, migrating, and optimizing native & hybrid cloud environments across AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure with high availability and fault tolerance.

FinOps & AI Workflow Agents

Deploying predictive AI agents and custom cloud telemetry analysis to monitor consumption run-rates, prevent budget exhaustion, and optimize SaaS cost structures.

Cloud Security & Compliance Frameworks

Aligning platform architectures with enterprise security controls, including FedRAMP, GovRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, and CMMC 2.0 readiness.

2. Intelligent Automation & Systems Integration

Residential & Commercial Automation

Architecting custom Home Assistant & Zigbee/Z-Wave environments. Specialized in wall-mounted kiosk dashboards, smart mirror configurations, automated lighting scenes, motorized access control, and HVAC zone optimization.

Salesforce & iPaaS Workflow Integration

Engineering backend Salesforce custom objects, decoupled API integrations, and iPaaS pipelines connecting document workflows directly with QuickBooks, Google Workspaces, and ERPs.

Enterprise CI/CD & Agile Pipeline Delivery

Establishing automated build/release pipelines, continuous integration models, and Scaled Agile (SAFe) governance to accelerate product deployment cycles.

3. Hardware Design, Embedded IoT & ECAD

Schematic Capture & PCB Design

Full-cycle electronic engineering, multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) layout, high-speed signal integrity analysis, and component selection for prototype and production runs.

Embedded Systems & Sensor Networks

Designing micro-controller architectures (Raspberry Pi, ESP32, FPGA), PoE gigabit network racks, and low-power wireless sensor networks for real-time telemetry.

MCAD/ECAD Co-Design & USPTO Patent Support

Delivering 2D/3D solid model renderings, hardware enclosures, structured patent claim writing, and end-to-end guidance for USPTO filings.

Ready to Engineer Your Solution?

Whether you require strategic cloud oversight, custom hardware development, or a full smart automation installation, let's discuss your project scope.

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