Glenn Gray
Solution Architect
Glenn Gray
About Me
I’m an IT Professional and US Navy Veteran with over 20 years of experience in the field. I specialize in infrastructure, security and operations from an application lifecycle and developer centric perspective. My super powers include enabling software development teams to achieve optimal performance. My core skillsets include standardization by design, system orchestration, config management, and deployment automation.
I am passionate about helping teams adopt modern software development and infrastructure management practices through intelligent design and security awareness. I believe that by providing teams with the tool combinations and resources they need, they can produce productized services, be more productive and efficient, and ultimately deliver better products to their consumers.
- LocationDenver, CO
- Phone+1 720 443 3385
- e-mailtallgray1@gmail.com
What I Do
Testimonials
'Glenn has a wide depth of knowledge ' . . . . ' whether that is troubleshooting a customers issues beyond the network level up the OSI stack to ensure that their problem is resolved or ensuring a Project is delivered on time and to the highest level.'
'Glenn was a vital part of our sales team. He could always be counted on to follow up with the customer and was looking for ways to increase our impact in accounts.'
Resume
Certificates
Education
2021
University of MichiganPython Coding
โข Python Data Structures โข Using Python to Access Web Data โข Using Databases with Python โข Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python.
1998
San Diego Community CollegeComputer Science
Pioneering tech early, I completed 63 units toward Computer Science BS at San Diego Community College. Opting for the workforce amid the tech boom, hands-on experience became my degree.
Work History
Apr 2025 - Oct 2025
CloudelligentSenior Solutions Architect
Lead AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews, identifying and remediating High-Risk Issues (HRIs) for enterprise clients. Architect secure, multi-account AWS landing zones with NIST 800-171 controls and zero-trust principles.
Feb 2024 - Mar 2025
Trace3 (General Atomics)Cloud Architect & Network Engineer
Designed and secured AWS GovCloud infrastructure for the TSIS-2 aerospace mission, ensuring compliance with STIG and NIST frameworks. Implemented Kubernetes (EKS) clusters with observability stacks and IAM least-privilege controls.
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024
Solution SenseiIndependent Cloud & DevOps Consultant
Subcontracted with PwC to deliver AWS cloud migration consulting for high-compliance clients. Provided security assessments ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST standards. Completed AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
Dell TechnologiesSolution Architect โ DevOps
Architected hybrid-cloud solutions integrating VMware, Kubernetes, and AWS services. Automated provisioning and configuration using Python, Terraform, and Ansible. Developed security frameworks aligned with cloud governance policies.
Nov 2018 - Sep 2022
AppViewX IncSenior Solutions Architect โ PKI Security
Led presales and technical delivery for enterprise PKI automation and security solutions. Integrated AppViewX with AWS to improve certificate lifecycle management and crypto-agility. Designed orchestration workflows reducing ticket volumes by 40%.
Feb 2017 - Nov 2018
WorldpayPrincipal Cloud Engineer
Designed and implemented AWS infrastructure for global financial operations, ensuring PCI-DSS compliance. Integrated AWS Security Hub and Splunk for real-time SIEM visibility. Eliminated 300+ deprecated SSL certificates achieving 100% compliance.
2014 - 2017
ComcastSr Network Engineer
Pioneered automation with Python, Bash, and Ansible, streamlined load-balanced application deployment, managed data centers, and designed high-availability architecture with robust spine/leaf and firewall solutions.
Design Skills
Cloud Design (AWS)
Service Automation
Network Design
Infrastructure-as-Code
Coding Skills
Ansible/Terraform/CloudFormation
Python/JavaScript/Bash
CI/CD Orchestration
Docker/Kubernetes
Security Skills
Standards Compliance
Threat Detection & Response
RBAC Development
Security Best Practices
Knowledge
- DevOps Solutions
- AWS Cloud
- Infrastructure Automation
- Load Balancing
- Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Security and Compliance
- Application Lifecycle
Strengths
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Mentorship
