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This is my “now page”. It tells you what I’m focused on right now — what would matter if you hadn’t heard from me in a year.

What I’m Working On
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Senior Systems Engineer III at Indra
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Leading design and implementation of strategic technical solutions for complex cloud infrastructure and distributed systems challenges. My focus is on:

  • Java-based systems with emphasis on scalability and cloud-native architectures
  • Platform Engineering and reliability at scale
  • Mentorship and establishing technical excellence across teams
  • Strategic cloud architecture design and cybersecurity initiatives

Community Leadership
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Cloud Native Community Group Panama - Organizer (2025 - Present) Fostering connections between local developers and the broader cloud-native ecosystem through meetups and discussions.

Panama JUG - Organizer (2026 - Present) Building the Panama Java User Group community to share knowledge and best practices.


Current Focus Areas
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Cloud-Native & Kubernetes Workloads
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Deep expertise in designing Java workloads for containerized environments on Kubernetes across cloud providers (OCI, AWS, Azure). Specializing in:

  • Microservices architecture and patterns
  • Distributed systems at scale
  • Container orchestration and cloud-native best practices
  • Cost optimization and operational efficiency

Platform Engineering
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Building reliable, maintainable systems that reduce operational costs while improving system performance and developer experience. Currently leveraging:

  • Cloud Platforms: OCI, AWS, Azure
  • Container & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker
  • DevOps & Tools: Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code

Learning & Growth
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Deepening Cloud Expertise
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Continuous learning across multiple cloud platforms with recent certifications:

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Foundations Associate (March 2025)
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (March 2026)
  • KCNA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (December 2024)
  • KCSA - Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (December 2025)

System Design & Architecture
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Exploring advanced patterns in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and security practices at scale.


Personal Priorities
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  • Family & Health: Maintaining balance between work and personal life
  • Learning & Growth: Staying current with technology while deepening expertise in cloud-native systems
  • Community: Contributing back through mentorship, speaking, and building tech communities

Last updated: January 2026

This page was inspired by nownownow.com — a directory of “/now” pages. It tells you what I’m focused on at this point in my life.