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Author: Andrew Kesterson <andrew@aklabs.net>
Date:   Sun Jan 5 10:39:06 2025 -0500

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<h2 id="Family"><a href="#Family" class="headerlink" title="Family"></a>Family</h2><p>I grew up in the Ozark mountains of southwestern Missouri. Born to hard working middle class parents from an agricultural background, I am the youngest of six sons.</p>
<h2 id="Family"><a href="#Family" class="headerlink" title="Family"></a>Family</h2><p>I grew up in the Ozark mountains of southwestern Missouri. Born to hard working middle class parents from an agricultural background, I am the youngest of six sons. (That’s me in the bottom right with the sword T-Shirt. It’s an old photo, but it checks out.)</p>
<center><img alt="Andrew and His Extended Family" width=50% src="/images/brothersandfamily.jpg"><img alt="Andrew and His Brothers" width=50% src="/images/brothersdisco.JPG"></center>
<p>I met my wife Cameron online in the mid 1990s, when the internet was a very different place. (Alas - the internet we knew back then is dead and buried - but I digress.) After having met Cameron, I moved to Georgia to live with her in 2002. Cameron made me the happiest man ever by agreeing to marry me in February 2004. Together we have bounced around the continental United States several times, and currently live in Georgia, near Cameron’s family. Cameron and I have three children: Annastasia (2005), Gabriel (2008), and Catherine (2010).</p>
<p>I met my wife Cameron online in the mid 1990s, when the internet was a very different place. (Alas - the internet culture we knew back then is dead and buried - but I digress.) After having met Cameron, I moved to Georgia to live with her in 2002. Cameron made me the happiest man ever by agreeing to marry me in February 2004. Together we have bounced around the continental United States several times, and currently live in Georgia, near Cameron’s family. Cameron and I have three children: Annastasia (2005), Gabriel (2008), and Catherine (2010).</p>
<center><img alt="Andrew and His Family" width=50% src="/images/lineupfamily.jpg"><img alt="Andrew's wife Cameron" width=50% src="/images/cameron.jpg">
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<p>I have dedicated my life to the service of my family, and put them first at all times. Only my dedication to my God can come before them.</p>
<h2 id="Technology-Leadership"><a href="#Technology-Leadership" class="headerlink" title="Technology Leadership"></a>Technology Leadership</h2><h1 id="Infrastructure-amp-Cloud-Engineering-Manager"><a href="#Infrastructure-amp-Cloud-Engineering-Manager" class="headerlink" title="Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineering Manager"></a>Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineering Manager</h1><p><em>Wiser Solutions, Inc.</em> <em>4&#x2F;2022–2&#x2F;2024</em></p>
<h2 id="Hacker-and-Technology-Leader"><a href="#Hacker-and-Technology-Leader" class="headerlink" title="Hacker and Technology Leader"></a>Hacker and Technology Leader</h2><h1 id="Senior-Engineer"><a href="#Senior-Engineer" class="headerlink" title="Senior Engineer"></a>Senior Engineer</h1><p><em>Bridgephase, LLC</em> <em>4&#x2F;2024–Current</em></p>
<p>Working on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://p1.dso.mil/services/big-bang">PlatformOne Big Bang</a> project, performing a variety of roles and functions as a Sr Engineer.</p>
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<li>Writing automation code in bash and python to drive development pipelines</li>
<li>Writing internal and user-facing tools in golang and bash</li>
<li>Writing and maintaining kubernetes manifests, focusing on Helm and Flux</li>
<li>Writing terraform code for infrastructure and maintaining that infrastructure</li>
<li>Writing and reviewing architectural proposals, negotiating technical commitments</li>
<li>Planning managing and executing sprints at the team level</li>
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<h1 id="Infrastructure-amp-Cloud-Engineering-Manager"><a href="#Infrastructure-amp-Cloud-Engineering-Manager" class="headerlink" title="Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineering Manager"></a>Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineering Manager</h1><p><em>Wiser Solutions, Inc.</em> <em>4&#x2F;2022–2&#x2F;2024</em></p>
<p>Directed engineering of Cloud and hybrid infrastructures to align with business goals and empower teams across enterprise to achieve growth and scale objectives. Built relationships with colleagues and leaders, leveraging relationships to guide decision-making, strategic planning, and vision for future initiatives. Championed automation to streamline processes and engage teams in higher-level projects. Managed performance from a fully remote environment.</p>
<h1 id="IT-Manager"><a href="#IT-Manager" class="headerlink" title="IT Manager"></a>IT Manager</h1><p><em>Nintendo of America</em> <em>2&#x2F;2014–4&#x2F;2022</em></p>
<p>Managed complexity of multiple functions spanning reliability engineering, IT operations, hosting, build &amp; delivery functions, and enterprise IT for Nintendo of America and Nintendo Technology Development. Monitored performance of multimillion-dollar portfolio encompassing dozens of platforms, including eCommerce solutions, internal tools, B2B integrations, and other key systems. Defined engineering standards, including creating measures and metrics for assessing designs, products, and solutions in terms of alignment with said standards. Collaborated with global Nintendo on strategic planning and process development. Served as part of Product Support Team for critical platforms and products.</p>
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<li>Joined both departments in March 2022.</li>
<li>Completed Firefighter 1 certification July 2022, training with Flint Hill Fire Dept, Georgia.</li>
<li>Elected Treasurer of Geneva Fire Dept Sep 2022</li>
<li>Elected Treasurer of Geneva Fire Dept Sep 2022, retired from the position in December 2024</li>
<li>Elected Chief of Fort Perry VFD in July 2024, currently serving. Managing all aspects of training and operations for volunteer fire department running approx 100 calls per year.</li>
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<h1 id="Knight"><a href="#Knight" class="headerlink" title="Knight"></a>Knight</h1><p><em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://christianknights.com/">Order of Christian Knights</a></em> <em>2019 - 06&#x2F;2023</em></p>
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<ol class="toc"><li class="toc-item toc-level-2"><a class="toc-link" href="#Family"><span class="toc-text">Family</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-2"><a class="toc-link" href="#Technology-Leadership"><span class="toc-text">Technology Leadership</span></a></li></ol></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Infrastructure-amp-Cloud-Engineering-Manager"><span class="toc-text">Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineering Manager</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#IT-Manager"><span class="toc-text">IT Manager</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Automation-Team-Manager"><span class="toc-text">Automation Team Manager</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#DevOps-Team-Leader"><span class="toc-text">DevOps Team Leader</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Miscellanious"><span class="toc-text">Miscellanious</span></a><ol class="toc-child"><li class="toc-item toc-level-2"><a class="toc-link" href="#Civil-Service"><span class="toc-text">Civil Service</span></a></li></ol></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Infantry-Soldier"><span class="toc-text">Infantry Soldier</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Volunteer-Firefighter"><span class="toc-text">Volunteer Firefighter</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Knight"><span class="toc-text">Knight</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Search-and-Rescue-Technician"><span class="toc-text">Search and Rescue Technician</span></a>
<ol class="toc"><li class="toc-item toc-level-2"><a class="toc-link" href="#Family"><span class="toc-text">Family</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-2"><a class="toc-link" href="#Hacker-and-Technology-Leader"><span class="toc-text">Hacker and Technology Leader</span></a></li></ol></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Senior-Engineer"><span class="toc-text">Senior Engineer</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Infrastructure-amp-Cloud-Engineering-Manager"><span class="toc-text">Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineering Manager</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#IT-Manager"><span class="toc-text">IT Manager</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Automation-Team-Manager"><span class="toc-text">Automation Team Manager</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#DevOps-Team-Leader"><span class="toc-text">DevOps Team Leader</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Miscellanious"><span class="toc-text">Miscellanious</span></a><ol class="toc-child"><li class="toc-item toc-level-2"><a class="toc-link" href="#Civil-Service"><span class="toc-text">Civil Service</span></a></li></ol></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Infantry-Soldier"><span class="toc-text">Infantry Soldier</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Volunteer-Firefighter"><span class="toc-text">Volunteer Firefighter</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Knight"><span class="toc-text">Knight</span></a></li><li class="toc-item toc-level-1"><a class="toc-link" href="#Search-and-Rescue-Technician"><span class="toc-text">Search and Rescue Technician</span></a>
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