Cloud Platform Engineer

Roland St. Amand III

Building resilient cloud infrastructure and secure networks for enterprise environments. From data center floors to cloud-native platforms — engineering reliability at every layer.

Michigan
DevSecOps
Infrastructure
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About

Cloud Architecture

Designing and operating hybrid cloud environments for enterprise banking, with focus on AWS and Azure platforms.

Network Engineering

15+ years building and managing enterprise networks — from data center switching to cloud-native networking.

Security-First

Embedding security into every layer of the stack through DevSecOps practices and compliance-driven infrastructure.

Experience

Cloud Platform Engineer

Flagstar Bank

2023 – Present

Michigan

  • ▸Architect and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise banking operations across hybrid environments
  • ▸Lead migration initiatives from on-premises data centers to cloud-native platforms, improving reliability and reducing operational costs
  • ▸Implement infrastructure-as-code practices and CI/CD pipelines aligned with DevSecOps principles
  • ▸Manage container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker across development and production environments
  • ▸Serve as Solutions Architect for the Cloudflare platform, partnering with business stakeholders to identify and leverage capabilities such as Workers, R2, and edge services to deliver innovative solutions beyond traditional infrastructure use cases
  • ▸Provide senior-level escalation support and architectural guidance for F5 platform operations, including traffic management, load balancing, and application delivery
  • ▸Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and security standards
AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, SageMaker, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, RDS)AzureTerraformKubernetesCI/CDDevSecOpsCloudflareF5 AS3GitDockerCloudFormationPythonBashMonitoring & Observability

Senior Network Administrator

Flagstar Bank

2017 – 2023

Michigan

  • ▸Managed enterprise network infrastructure supporting banking operations across multiple locations
  • ▸Oversaw management and maintenance of the Jackson Data Center, ensuring high availability and operational continuity for critical banking systems
  • ▸Designed and implemented network architecture improvements for performance and security
  • ▸Led a multi-year migration of load balancing infrastructure from legacy platforms (Cisco ACE, CSS, and Citrix NetScaler) to F5, culminating in adoption of F5 AS3 for declarative infrastructure-as-code management
  • ▸Mentored junior network staff and established operational procedures and documentation
CiscoFirewall ManagementPalo Alto Firewall ManagementLoad BalancingNetwork MonitoringVLANF5 BigIPF5 BigIQCitrix NetScaler

Senior Network Engineer

AOS (American Office Solutions)

2011 – 2017

  • ▸Engineered network solutions for diverse client environments, from design through implementation
  • ▸Managed migration of on-premises Exchange servers to Microsoft 365 and ongoing M365 administration
  • ▸Administered and maintained database servers, Active Directory, and VMware virtualization environments
  • ▸Managed VOIP phone systems, Ubiquiti network equipment, structured cabling, and security camera installation and maintenance
  • ▸Designed and managed email infrastructure including self-hosted mail servers, Exchange, and M365, with security hardening via SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
  • ▸Architected and administered DNS environments, including zone management, record configuration, and domain lifecycle oversight
  • ▸Built, managed, and maintained RMM, PSA, and backup solutions to streamline service delivery and ensure client data protection
  • ▸Performed network assessments, capacity planning, and optimization for enterprise clients
  • ▸Provided support for complex network issues and outages
  • ▸Malware remediation and prevention
Network ArchitectureRouting & SwitchingWAN OptimizationExchange / M365Email Security (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)DNS ManagementActive DirectoryVMwareCiscoSMB & Enterprise Server InfrastructureRMM/PSA/Backup SolutionsCustomer ERP Software and SystemsDatabase ServersVOIPUbiquitiStructured CablingSecurity CamerasControl Wiring Planning and installation

Network Administrator

Borders Group

2000 – 2011

Ann Arbor, MI

  • ▸Progressed from Operator to Data Center Hardware Technician to Network Administrator, demonstrating rapid growth
  • ▸Administered data center operations and network infrastructure for a major national retail chain
  • ▸Supported the management and maintenance of a global retail network spanning domestic and international locations
  • ▸Contributed to a full data center renovation, including comprehensive documentation, asset labeling, and coordinated migration of equipment across new and legacy environments while maintaining uptime
  • ▸Managed hardware lifecycle including provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning of data center equipment
  • ▸Administered secure proxy infrastructure and IDS/IPS systems to protect enterprise network traffic and detect threats across the global retail environment
Data Center OperationsHardware ManagementNetwork AdministrationRetail ITCiscoCheckpointLoad BalancingSecure Proxy ManagementIDS/IPS

Skills & Technologies

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWSAzureTerraformOpenTofuSpaceliftCloudFormationInfrastructure as CodeHybrid CloudVMwareServerless ArchitectureCloudflare Pages

Containers & Orchestration

KubernetesDockerContainer SecurityMicroservices

Networking

CiscoUbiquitiRouting & SwitchingFirewall ManagementVPNLoad BalancingDNSSDNStructured CablingVOIP

Systems & Services

Active DirectoryExchange / M365Self-Hosted InfrastructureMail Server AdministrationDatabase ServersSMB & Enterprise Server InfrastructureERP SystemsSecurity CamerasControl Wiring

DevSecOps & Automation

CI/CD PipelinesGitOpsOpenTofuSpaceliftAnsibleSecurity AutomationMonitoring & ObservabilityPythonBash

Security & Compliance

DevSecOpsNetwork SecurityIDS/IPSSecure Proxy ManagementMalware RemediationCompliance FrameworksIdentity & Access ManagementZero Trust

Software Development

RustSvelte 5TauriTypeScriptNext.js

Education & Certifications

Computer Electronics

Lansing Community College

Foundation in hardware, electronics, and computer systems

DevSecOps: Secure Continuous Delivery Pipeline

LinkedIn Learning

Building security into CI/CD workflows and automated delivery pipelines

Personal Tech Interests

Beyond the enterprise, I stay hands-on with emerging technologies and passion projects that sharpen my skills and fuel my curiosity.

Homelab InfrastructureIaC Automation (OpenTofu + Spacelift)Smart Home IntegrationAutomationProxmox Virtualization & MigrationsInformation SecurityOpen Source App Development (Rust / Tauri / Svelte)Next.js DevelopmentAI & Machine Learning3D PrintingElectronics

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing cloud infrastructure, network engineering, or potential opportunities? I'd be happy to connect.

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