Independent Contractor

Infrastructure.
Automation.
Backend.

I help companies design, build, and operate cloud infrastructure — from Kubernetes clusters and CI/CD pipelines to backend services and automation tooling. Reliable delivery, clean systems, no overhead.

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What I Do

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Cloud Architecture
Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS. From initial architecture to production-ready deployments with cost, reliability, and security in mind.
  • AWS infrastructure design & implementation
  • S3, CloudFront, Lambda, DynamoDB
  • IAM, ACM, VPC networking
  • Cost optimization & right-sizing
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Automation & Tooling
Replace manual processes with reliable, repeatable automation. Configuration management, provisioning pipelines, and custom tooling your team can actually maintain.
  • Ansible playbooks & roles
  • CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Custom CLI tooling in Go or Python
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Infrastructure & DevOps
Kubernetes cluster management, secrets handling, monitoring, and security tooling. Operational infrastructure that stays up and alerts you before things break.
  • Kubernetes deployment & operations
  • HashiCorp Vault secrets management
  • Monitoring with Zabbix & alerting
  • OpenStack private cloud management
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Backend Development
Build backend services, APIs, and automation systems in Go or Python. Pragmatic, well-structured code written by someone who also has to operate it.
  • REST API design & implementation
  • Go services & CLI applications
  • Python automation & scripting
  • Event-driven & scheduled systems
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Recent Work

Self-Hosted Infrastructure Stack
Designed and operated a full Kubernetes-based infrastructure stack including secrets management with HashiCorp Vault, configuration automation with Ansible, self-hosted CI/CD runners, and monitoring integration with Zabbix and Ceph MGR.
KubernetesAnsibleVaultGitHub ActionsZabbixCeph
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Go CLI Tooling Suite
Built a suite of CLI tools in Go including a persistent task manager with JSON storage and a terminal UI application using Bubble Tea and Lip Gloss with multi-page navigation, blinking cursor animations, and fully centered layouts.
GoBubble TeaLip GlossTUI
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Discord Automation Platform
Built a Python automation system integrating a Discord bot with a Minecraft activity monitor. Features scheduled jobs via APScheduler, interactive Discord UI components, and runs as a persistent background service with a GitHub Actions deployment workflow.
PythonDiscord APIAPSchedulerGitHub Actions
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AWS Static Site Architecture
Architected and deployed a production static site using S3 for storage, CloudFront for global CDN and HTTPS termination, ACM for SSL certificates, and Cloudflare for DNS — deployed automatically on every git push.
AWS S3CloudFrontACMCloudflareGitHub Actions
This site ↗
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Tech Stack

Languages
GoPythonBashCHCL
Cloud & Infra
AWSKubernetesOpenStackTerraformCloudflare
Automation
AnsibleGitHub ActionsVaultDockerLinux
Monitoring
ZabbixWazuhHealthchecks.ioClamAVCeph MGR
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How I Work

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Scoping
We align on requirements, constraints, and deliverables before any work begins. No surprises.
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Design
I propose an architecture or implementation plan for your review and feedback before building.
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Delivery
Clean, documented work delivered iteratively. You stay informed at every stage.
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Handoff
Full documentation, knowledge transfer, and support so your team can own it going forward.
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Work Together

Let's build something reliable.

I'm available for contract engagements — infrastructure projects, automation work, cloud architecture, or backend development. Short-term or ongoing.

Reach out with a brief description of what you're working on and I'll get back to you within one business day.

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Email [email protected] GitHub github.com/RyanMConstable LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ryanconstable
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