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Payback159/README.md

Hi there, I'm Alex! πŸ‘‹

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Platform Engineer | Kubernetes Specialist | Cloud Native Enthusiast

Building robust, scalable platforms that empower teams and drive innovation

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πŸš€ About Me

I'm a dedicated Platform Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. My journey began with a curiosity for Linux and open source, but it was Kubernetes that truly ignited my passion for innovative deployment methodologies and scalable infrastructure.

What drives me:

  • πŸ”§ Building robust, scalable platforms that enable teams to ship faster
  • 🧩 Solving complex infrastructure puzzles (it's like a new challenge every day!)
  • πŸ“š Continuous learning and staying ahead of cloud-native trends
  • 🌱 Mentoring others and sharing knowledge within the community

πŸ› οΈ Technical Expertise

Infrastructure & Orchestration

kubernetes:
  experience: "3+ years"
  focus: "Production clusters, GitOps, Service Mesh"
  
container_orchestration:
  - Docker & Containerization
  - Helm Charts
  - ArgoCD / Flux

Kubernetes Docker Helm

Infrastructure/Configuration as Code

Terraform Ansible Github Actions

Backend & Scripting

// Daily tools for automation
languages := []string{
    "Go",      // Microservices & CLI tools
    "Python",  // Automation & Data processing
    "Bash",    // System administration
}

Go Python Bash

Frontend & Web

Vue.js JavaScript HTML5 CSS3

Cloud Platforms & Services

GoogleCloud OpenStack

Operating Systems

Ubuntu Debian RaspberryPi


πŸ’‘ Core Competencies

🎯 Platform Engineering ☁️ Cloud Native πŸ”§ DevOps & Automation πŸš€ Development
Kubernetes Architecture Hybrid-Cloud Strategy CI/CD Pipelines Microservices
Internal Developer Platforms Container Orchestration Infrastructure as Code API Development
GitOps Workflows Cloud Migration Configuration Management Full-Stack Web Apps
Observability Cost Optimization Automation Scripts Vue.js Dashboards

🎯 Current Focus & Interests

πŸ”­ Currently Working On:

  • Advanced Kubernetes patterns & operators
  • Platform engineering best practices
  • Internal developer platforms (IDPs)

🌱 Currently Learning:

  • eBPF for observability & security
  • Backstage.io & developer portals
  • Advanced Go patterns

πŸ‘― Open To Collaborate On:

  • Open-source Kubernetes operators
  • Platform engineering tools
  • DevOps automation projects
  • Cloud-native applications

πŸ’¬ Ask Me About:

  • Kubernetes architecture & best practices
  • Platform engineering strategies
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Cloud-native ecosystem

πŸ† Highlights & Achievements

graph LR
    A[🎯 Platform Engineer & Developer] --> B[7+ Years K8s Experience]
    A --> C[Production Clusters]
    A --> D[IaC Expertise]
    A --> E[Full-Stack Development]
    B --> F[Multi-Cluster Management]
    C --> G[High Availability Design]
    D --> H[Terraform & Ansible]
    E --> I[Go & Python Services]
    E --> J[Vue.js Applications]
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  • πŸš€ Deployed & Managed production-grade Kubernetes clusters serving thousands of users
  • πŸ”’ Implemented security best practices and compliance standards
  • πŸ“ˆ Improved platform reliability and observability metrics
  • πŸŽ“ Continuous learner staying current with cloud-native technologies

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πŸ“ˆ Contribution Activity

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πŸ… Trophies

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🀝 Let's Connect!

I'm always open to interesting conversations and opportunities

Whether you're looking to collaborate on a project, want to exchange insights on platform engineering,
or just want to discuss the latest in cloud-native technologies - feel free to reach out!


πŸ’Ό Professional

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πŸ”— Network

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πŸ’¬ Socials

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