IT Systems Engineer
Part-Time Technical Leadership for Small to Medium Businesses
Expert infrastructure and security guidance for small businesses, startups, and growing e-commerce companies—without the full-time cost.
I'm an infrastructure engineer with over 10 years of experience building and managing technology for growing businesses. I hold a Master's degree in Information and Cybersecurity from UC Berkeley and specialize in making complex technology understandable and actionable.
My strength is being the "human bridge"—translating technical complexity into business outcomes. I've led large-scale infrastructure deployments (including 144,000 and 96,000 square-foot facilities supporting 200+ users), managed multi-cloud environments, and built secure, scalable systems for e-commerce companies.
I work best with small to medium businesses—from small companies to startups to growing organizations. If your project is too big for my scope, I'm happy to help you navigate conversations with larger vendors and make sure you're asking the right questions. I want you to get the right help, even if that's not me.
Currently, I provide part-time technical leadership to an e-commerce business while working full-time as an infrastructure engineer. I understand what small and medium businesses need because I've been doing this work for over a decade—and I know how to make technology serve your business, not the other way around.
Design and manage multi-cloud environments using AWS, Google Cloud, and Cloudflare. Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Kubernetes.
Shopify platform management, integrations (ShipStation, payment systems), and technical optimization for online retail operations.
Security policies, data privacy compliance, access management, and cybersecurity strategy informed by UC Berkeley training.
Greenfield network infrastructure for new facilities, from design through implementation and team training.
Cut through the hype and understand what AI can actually do for your business. Practical guidance on where it makes sense—and where it doesn't.
Technology roadmapping, vendor management, and translating business needs into technical solutions.
You keep hearing about what AI can do for your business — but nobody takes the time to explain what's actually happening or how it applies to you specifically.
Vendors keep bombarding you with tools and solutions — they promise everything will be easier, but you're not sure what you actually need versus what they're just trying to sell you.
Your tech setup isn't keeping up with your growth — systems that worked fine at the start are now holding you back.
You're worried about security but don't know where to start — the headlines are scary and you know you should be doing more.
You need technical expertise but can't justify a full-time hire — hiring someone full-time is expensive and feels like overkill.
You're the one handling all the tech issues — and you'd rather be focusing on your actual business.
10+ years in IT infrastructure and systems engineering
Led large-scale infrastructure deployments supporting 200+ users across multiple locations
Managed multi-cloud environments for e-commerce operations at scale
Currently providing part-time technical leadership while maintaining full-time infrastructure engineering role
I work with businesses on a flexible, part-time basis—typically starting with just a few hours per week. No long-term contracts, no huge commitments. You get access to experienced technical leadership without the full-time cost.
We'll start with a free initial consultation to talk about your business, your challenges, and your goals. I'll help you understand your options in plain language—no jargon, no vendor speak. Technology should serve your business, not complicate it.
I will never try to sell you something you don't need. My job is to meet you where you are, understand what actually matters for your business right now, and help you make smart decisions. Sometimes that means doing less, not more. Sometimes it means using what you already have better.
My focus is on practical business outcomes, not just implementing technology for its own sake. Whether you need strategic planning, hands-on implementation, or ongoing support, I'll help you make decisions that make sense for where you are right now.
Flexible engagement: Month-to-month arrangements. Scale up or down based on your needs. Start small and grow the relationship as it makes sense for your business.
Free 30-minute consultation — no obligation, no sales pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about your business and how I might be able to help.
Flexible pricing based on your needs. More affordable than a full-time hire, with the expertise you need.