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Hi, I’m Johnny 👋 I build revenue-driving automations for enterprises, agencies, and now a $50MM ARR SaaS - skills I honed engineering AI at BlackRock. → AI support agents I designed now handle 80 % of routine questions instantly, saving thousands of staff hours → Lead-gen systems integrated with CRM can triple demo bookings in 90 days → Featured author on Medium.com and host of the “Simple Tech Talk” AI podcast (2.5 K subs) interviewing 7- & 8-figure CEOs Browse the mini case studies below, or skim simplifytech.ai to see my style. Excited to talk! ——— The longer, sit-down version: Pleasure to meet you! I’m Johnny. Clients stay because I translate tech into plain English, ship fast, and sweat the edge cases so they don’t have to. I founded Simplify Tech, an AI-automation studio that grew to 30 + devs and booked out months in advance before I shifted to selective, high-impact freelance builds. Deep-dive domains: - AI-first SaaS & fintech - Service businesses craving hands-off lead gen - Enterprise knowledge-base automation - Marketing & creative agencies - E-commerce ops & fulfillment - Coaching / education platforms When you work with me on Upwork, you get: - n8n / Zapier / Make blueprints that link every app in your stack - Autonomous chat & voice bots on web, Slack, Twilio, or phone - CRM pipelines (HubSpot, Salesforce, or custom) that never drop a lead - Python & TypeScript scripts that pull, clean, and sync data on autopilot I automate because I love watching teams reclaim their day. Expect clear Loom walk-throughs, rapid iterations, and solutions that keep working long after hand-off. I aim for long-term partnerships where both sides scale together. I'm looking forward to automating something fantastic for you. Shoot me a message if you have questions or need more details, and we’ll connect. Cheers, Johnny P.S. — If your niche isn’t listed above, reach out anyway. I enjoy ramping up on new domains and will jump in if it makes sense for both of us.

Highly experienced Devops professional, who has successfully migrated 3 companies from small startups to Fortune 10 companies to Kubernetes using industry standard tooling and amazing CI/CD for developers. I create easy to manage and maintain infrastructure that is budget friendly and highly reliable and resilient. Have worked in all areas in Cloud, Devops, SRE, Platforms, if there is something missing on my resume I usually have done it in this space. Also have a background in Software Engineering earlier in my career so I often roll up my sleeves to work on the code to optimize for the infrastructure when needed. Excellent project management skills, am self-sufficient and can manage a project from beginning to end ensuring its done as quick as possible to allow your business grow and adapt quickly to needs.

I’m a senior SRE consultant focused on helping teams build reliable, automated, and observable cloud systems. My background includes 8+ years in engineering, from healthcare enterprise systems to scaling global infrastructure for top-tier SaaS companies. I specialize in: • AWS architecture & cost-efficient scaling • EKS & Kubernetes platform engineering • CI/CD automation (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) • Observability (Datadog, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry) • High-availability, multi-region design • Performance tuning and incident response If you’re looking for someone who can analyze your system end-to-end, diagnose bottlenecks, and deliver production-ready solutions I'm your engineer.

As a seasoned Principal Cloud Architect with a deep specialization in cloud automation, I bring over a decade of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructures that align with both technical and financial objectives. My expertise spans across major cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, where I have successfully led large-scale cloud migrations, developed robust CI/CD pipelines, and automated complex workflows. My technical arsenal includes Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Terraform, enabling me to build scalable, resilient, and efficient cloud environments. Fluent in bash, PowerShell, and Python, I excel in automating cloud operations, ensuring seamless deployment processes, and maintaining high standards of infrastructure as code. I am passionate about bridging the gap between cloud technology and financial management, ensuring that my solutions not only meet performance requirements but are also cost-effective and sustainable. Whether you’re looking to migrate to the cloud, optimize your current setup, or implement advanced CI/CD practices, I’m here to deliver results that exceed expectations. Key Skills: Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean Cloud Architecture & Design: Multi-cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Microservices, Serverless FinOps: Cloud cost management, optimization, and financial governance Container Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible CI/CD Pipelines: ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Github Actions Automation: Scripting in bash, PowerShell, Python Cloud Migrations: Strategy, execution, and optimization Security & Compliance: IAM, VPC design, encryption, policy enforcement What I Offer: FinOps Strategies: Develop and implement financial operations strategies to optimize cloud spending and improve ROI. Cloud Architecture: Design and deploy scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions tailored to your business needs. CI/CD & Automation: Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline your development and deployment processes. Cloud Migrations: Seamless migration of on-premise applications to the cloud, with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. Kubernetes Mastery: Expert in Kubernetes setup, management, and optimization for containerized applications. Cross-Platform Expertise: Extensive experience with both AWS and GCP, ensuring the best tools and practices are applied. Let’s Work Together: If you’re seeking a cloud architect who not only understands the technical landscape but also how to optimize cloud resources for financial efficiency, let’s connect. I’m dedicated to delivering top-tier cloud solutions that drive business success. Rates: Flexible and negotiable based on project scope and complexity. Contact me to discuss your specific needs. Availability: Open to both short-term and long-term projects, remote or on-site. Let’s take your cloud strategy to the next level!

Results-driven Senior Cloud, DevOps, SRE, and DevSecOps Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing, automating, and securing modern cloud infrastructures across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Expert in Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD automation. Proven record of delivering 99.99% uptime, reducing deployment cycles by 70%, and cutting cloud costs by 30%. Passionate about operational excellence and cloud security, enabling teams to scale faster and deploy safer.