Vladyslav R

Senior DevOps Engineer

Siemens Energy

Feb 2026 - Present • 8 mos

Pioneering Kubernetes and ArgoCD GitOps platforms for industrial edge devices (gas turbines, wind generators), enabling consistent, secure, and automated deployments across distributed environments. Advancing CI/CD practices to accelerate delivery, strengthen automated testing, and improve release reliability for engineering teams. Developing a unified observability stack for edge Kubernetes clusters and applications, enhancing operational visibility and reliability across the fleet.

Cloud Platform Consultant

Ratslav Cloud Consulting • Self-employed

Feb 2026 - Present • 8 mos

Experienced DevOps / SRE consultant offering freelance services from 12/2025, focused on GitOps migrations, IaC design, cost optimization, and reliability engineering for SaaS and enterprise clients. Combines hands‑on implementation with strategic roadmaps to deliver measurable outcomes and rapid operational improvements. Core Services: - GitOps & CI/CD migrations: design and implement GitOps workflows (ArgoCD), migrate pipelines to GitHub, and reduce release risk and lead time. - Infrastructure as Code: author and refactor Terraform/OpenTofu modules, Ansible automation, and reusable IaC patterns for repeatable, auditable infrastructure. - Kubernetes reliability: EKS architecture, multi‑region cluster planning, failover, and service mesh guidance. - Cost optimization: rightsizing, autoscaling, reserved instance strategies, and storage tiering to reduce cloud spend with clear ROI. - Observability & SLOs: implement Prometheus/Grafana/Datadog stacks, design SLOs, runbooks, and postmortem processes to lower MTTR. - Incident readiness & SRE practices: on‑call rotation setup, incident command playbooks, chaos engineering experiments, and team training. - Fractional leadership & mentoring: interim DevOps leadership, team upskilling workshops, and career path frameworks.

Consultant / Expert Advisor

GLG • Part-time

Oct 2025 - Present • 1 yr

- Provide on‑demand expert insights to global consulting firms, investors, and corporates through GLG. Deliver high‑impact 30-60 minute advisory calls on DevOps, SRE, Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, and MLOps. - Selected as a GLG expert based on niche technical leadership and consulting experience. - Support due‑diligence, market analysis, product evaluations, and technical deep-dives for international clients. - Recognized for clear communication, structured reasoning, and actionable technical guidance. - Completed multiple paid consultations over 6+ months with consistently positive client feedback.