Charlie Vetter
Cloud Infrastructure Architect & Engineer
Specializing in AWS solutions, automation, and data-driven optimization. Experienced in designing and managing scalable cloud environments, leveraging tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes. Based in San Diego, CA with 15+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and data science.
About Me
I'm a Cloud Infrastructure Architect & Engineer with a strong foundation in data science and machine learning. I specialize in designing and managing scalable cloud environments, leveraging tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes to deliver robust solutions.
With experience in real-time data processing and cloud-native AI/ML solutions, I bring a unique perspective to infrastructure challenges. I hold a Master of Data Science from UC Berkeley and have worked with diverse client bases to deliver tailored cloud solutions.
15+
Years Experience
5+
Cloud Certifications
50+
Clients Supported
Experience
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Booz Allen Hamilton
March 2024 - Present
- Assists in the design, definition, development, and testing of cloud solution components
- Serves as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure all infrastructure requirements are met
Cloud Engineer, Managed Services
Presidio
June 2023 - March 2024
- Provided L2 support for a diverse client base, ensuring availability and performance of AWS environments
- Worked closely with dozens of customers, establishing strong relationships and understanding unique requirements
- Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance on AWS best practices and solutions
- Leveraged ServiceNow, Datadog, and CloudHealth to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS resources
Cloud Engineer
ConvergeOne
May 2021 - April 2023
- Subject matter expert in Cloud technologies on the national practice team supporting strategic cloud engagements
- Automated deployments utilizing Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to improve team productivity
- Worked directly with customers to envision, develop and execute strategic cloud engagements
- Deployed EC2 instances, S3 buckets, configured IAM policies, and other cloud native tools
Satellite Operations Engineer
Northrop Grumman
January 2020 - May 2021
- Monitored and analyzed State-of-Health telemetry across satellites constellation
- Provided analysis of payload safety and presented statuses to internal and external customers
- Designed and developed analysis tools using MATLAB, bash scripts, and Excel
Systems Engineer
Raytheon
June 2019 - January 2020
- Supported the purchasing team by creating engineering drawing packages
- Developed training material for new Systems Engineers using MATLAB code for radar operation and design
Instrumentation Technician
California Steel Industries
February 2014 - June 2019
- Maintained instrumentation systems vital to operation and safety of mill systems
- Implemented process improvements for calibration and metering following ISO:9001 standards
- Achieved more on-time calibrations with less downtime
Reactor Operator / Electronics Technician
US Navy
February 2008 - February 2014
- Performed maintenance on hardware and software systems vital to nuclear reactor operation
- Responsible for operation, maintenance and administration of reactor and propulsion plant
Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
Programming & Data
Tools & Platforms
Featured Projects
Cloud Infrastructure Automation
Automated deployment solutions using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to improve team productivity and efficiency across multiple client environments.
Education & Certifications
Master of Data Science
University of California, Berkeley
Tools and skills include Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, TensorFlow, Git, PyTorch, Research Design, Tableau, Computer Vision, Neural Nets, and Quantization. Projects include Real-time Image Classification Pipeline, Model Comparisons, Graph Database design, Statistical analysis, Recommendation Engines, and Visualizations.
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Azusa Pacific University
Coursework includes: Control Systems, Statics, Risk Analysis, Electrical Circuits and Electronics labs as well as programming (Java, C++, and Python) and networking assignments.
Professional Certifications
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Let's work together
I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Feel free to reach out!