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I'm a hands-on fractional CTO/CIO who doesn't just advise. I build. I help companies fix the expensive technology and operations problems slowing them down: writing the software, standing up the AI, re-engineering the broken process, and steering the strategy. Startups to Fortune 500, on time and on budget. A few recent results: • Designed and shipped custom software end-to-end, including the world's first open-source brewery production management system. • Built an optimization engine for a translation service provider, saved $16.4m/year, in a $104K, 696-hour engagement. • Architected a knowledge-graph database for an ML initiative. Client: "clearly an expert at what he does." • Served as virtual CIO/CISO through a high-stakes situation. Client: "We will hire Blake every single day of the week." Where I create value: • Hands-on software development. I write production code, not just specs • Fractional tech leadership (CIO/CTO/CISO): strategy, roadmaps, cost reduction • AI/ML strategy, knowledge graphs, model evaluation • Optimization & process engineering: Lean, SPC, mathematical modeling • Enterprise architecture & systems modernization Background: 15+ years building for startups to the Fortune 500, always with my hands on the keyboard. Expert-Vetted and Top Rated Plus. Flexible on scope and budget for the right fit. If you've got a problem, let's talk about whether I can solve it.

A seasoned IT professional with over 25 years in the technology industry with deep expertise in network infrastructure, systems integration, and project delivery. I bring not only technical skills, but also strong project and program management experience, ensuring that complex initiatives stay on track, within scope, and aligned with your goals. Whether you’re looking to stabilize an aging network, roll out a new infrastructure plan, or coordinate multiple stakeholders across a technical rollout, I deliver end-to-end support with clarity and calm. What I Can Help With: - Network design, configuration & optimization - Multi-vendor environment management - Virtualization & server infrastructure - Infrastructure migrations - Project/Program management - Cross-functional coordination between IT, vendors, and leadership My clients appreciate my ability to translate technical complexity into straightforward action plans and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you're looking for a partner who can both architect the solution and manage its delivery let's connect.

> Experienced IT leader with a strong background in Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy and Execution, Project Management, Cloud Engineering, Digital Transformation and Service Delivery Governance. > Successfully established the EA practice at Whirlpool, delivering significant cost savings and spearheading global DevSecOps initiatives. Led large scale transformations in HR as a technical lead. Established a AI framerwork and practice at Whirlpool. > Author and published cloud architecture and AI framerworks at CIO.org. Writing AI chapter for IASA Architecture community. > IT Transformation Leader having the expertise to standup AI practice, establish Northstar vision for AI, business adoption for companies struggling to transform and scale up the practice in their organization with robust change management, CoE practice. > Certifed AI Ethics and Governance professinal accredited by NICCS.CISA.Gov (US). Experienced as advisory consultant for C-suite for Technology Transformation, AI Business adoption and robust change management in execution. > 20+ years of IT Consulting, EA Strategy and Execution, Technology proposals, Application development, Middleware, ITIL, Service Operations and Delivery. Technology Transformation is no longer a buzz word - it is need of the hour for companies to stay relevant or get consumed by competitors. Customers are asking for more in today's world of rapid disruption and technology revolution.

I have the following IT certifications: * AWS Solutions Architect Associate * AWS Certified Developer Associate * CompTIA Security+ * CompTIA Network+ * CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ * AWS Cloud Practitioner * LPI Linux Essentials Are you tired of working with so-called tech writers who don’t know tech? I bring 15 years of international experience as a network engineer to the table, plus 5 years solely as a technology writer. I worked onsite with telecommunications vendors and providers in the US, Germany, Austria, and the UK. Contact me if you’re looking for someone who can: Bring dry and tedious technical issues to life Credit sources while writing fresh, original content Develop and implement structured and logical writing Be frank and honest about strengths and weaknesses Meet deadlines and work to fulfil client expectations Thoroughly research unfamiliar topics before attempting to write about them Understand IT contracting issues, particularly in Europe As a technology writer on Upwork (and independently), I have covered these topics/projects and more: Network troubleshooting tools and methods Data center operations and security Web application security Cloud computing eBook Technology certification guides 5G Rollout History of Computing IT articles on a wide variety of topics If you are interested in effective writing for your technology project, please contact me as soon as possible.