Technology veteran with 25+ years of experience across networking, security, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. My expertise spans from designing resilient network infrastructures to implementing advanced security frameworks and developing cutting-edge AI solutions.
- Large Language Models (LLMs) - Implementation, fine-tuning, and enterprise integration
- Transformer Architectures - Deep expertise in attention mechanisms and model optimization
- Agentic AI Systems - Building autonomous AI agents for complex business tasks
- Deep Learning & Neural Networks - Architecture design for computer vision and NLP tasks
- AI Infrastructure Design - Scalable compute environments for training and inference
- Zero Trust Architecture - Design and implementation for modern enterprises
- Next-gen Firewalls - Advanced configuration and policy management
- IDS/IPS Systems - Deployment, tuning, and threat detection strategies
- Threat Intelligence - Integration and operationalization across security stacks
- Security Architecture - Comprehensive frameworks for enterprise environments
- Vulnerability Management - Automated scanning, prioritization, and remediation processes
- Routing Protocols - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP implementation and troubleshooting at scale
- SD-WAN - Design, deployment, and optimization for global networks
- Network Automation - Programmatic approaches to network management
- Multi-cloud Connectivity - Secure, efficient cloud interconnection architectures
- MPLS & VPN Technologies - Enterprise-grade secure communication channels
- Enterprise Network Design - Resilient, scalable network infrastructures
- Multi-cloud Architecture - Strategic design across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates
- Serverless Computing - Event-driven architectures and microservices
- Containerization - Kubernetes orchestration and Docker-based deployments
- Cloud Security & Compliance - Governance frameworks and security controls
- Virtualization Platforms - VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM environments
- High-availability Design - Resilient system architectures with minimal downtime
- Enterprise Storage Solutions - SAN, NAS, and software-defined storage implementations
- Disaster Recovery - Comprehensive strategies and implementation
- Legacy Systems Integration - Bridging traditional infrastructure with modern solutions
- Scripting & Programming - Python, Bash, PowerShell for infrastructure automation
- CI/CD Pipelines - Automated deployment and testing frameworks
- API Integration - RESTful and GraphQL interfaces for system interoperability
- Network Programmability - Leveraging APIs for network device management
- DevOps Methodologies - Implementing collaborative approaches to IT operations
- Designing enterprise-grade agentic AI systems with RAG capabilities
- Implementing zero trust security architectures for multi-cloud environments
- Developing network automation frameworks using modern orchestration tools
- Optimizing large-scale infrastructure for AI/ML workloads
- Creating comprehensive cloud security governance frameworks
- Fine-tuning techniques for domain-specific Large Language Models
- Multi-agent AI systems for complex business process automation
- Next-generation network architectures for edge computing
- Advanced cloud-native security posture management
- Integration patterns for legacy systems with modern AI capabilities
- Building enterprise AI strategies that deliver measurable value
- Designing resilient, scalable network infrastructures
- Implementing comprehensive security frameworks in complex environments
- Optimizing cloud architectures for performance and cost-efficiency
- Navigating the technical and organizational challenges of digital transformation
⭐️ From Scott Thornton