I’m passionate about vintage electronics restoration, particularly tube radios and early computing systems, where I get to combine hands-on craftsmanship with a deep appreciation for engineering history I also enjoy creative storytelling and writing, often exploring emotional depth, human relationships, and narrative structure Whether I’m rebuilding a mid-century circuit or shaping a story’s tone and character, I bring the same curiosity, precision, and desire to make things meaningful
Tyler Hardison
Sequim,WA
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Full Stack Cloud Architect with over 20 years of experience designing, developing, and securing modern infrastructure and applications. Expert in AWS services, containerized deployments, and infrastructure-as-code. Adept at full-stack development using Node.js, Go, and Rust, with strong experience in both frontend and backend solutions. Proven leadership in DevOps, DevSecOps, embedded systems, and legacy modernization. Blends deep cloud architecture knowledge with hands-on software engineering and a strong security foundation. Passionate about optimizing workflows, reducing technical debt, and empowering teams with scalable, automated solutions. Extensive experience in high-availability systems, API development, and cybersecurity compliance (SOC2, NCUA, FDIC). Cloud computing professional well-versed in designing and optimizing cloud environments. Proven ability to deliver impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency and meet business objectives. Reliable team collaborator adaptable to evolving project requirements. Skilled in cloud architecture and infrastructure management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cloud Architect
EverCharge
01.2022 - Current
- Led migration from legacy Elastic Beanstalk apps to ECS using ARM-based Fargate.
- Built scalable Pulumi-based infrastructure for automated, secure deployments.
- Developed embedded Rust/Linux components for high-performance IoT devices.
- Integrated LLM prompting into development workflow to enhance productivity.
Principal Consultant – DevOps/DevSecOps
Independent
01.2021 - Current
- Designed automation pipelines for secure data processing and CI/CD workflows.
- Advised clients on Kubernetes, GitOps, infrastructure security, and scalable system design.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Volta
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Architected and deployed scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS.
- Containerized legacy systems and transitioned them to modern deployment pipelines.
- Developed backend services in Go and Node.js with secure infrastructure via Pulumi.
DevOps Architect / Full Stack Developer
STN Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Migrated managed services platforms from Redhawk to STN, boosting reliability.
- Developed client applications using Node.js, MongoDB, and Redis on Kubernetes.
- Led secure application assessments and system hardening projects.
Senior Security Roles (CIO, VP, Director)
Various Credit Unions (Stanford FCU, First Tech, SMCU)
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Rebuilt IT operations and security programs at the executive level.
- Led Agile development teams and deployed scalable RESTful APIs.
- Implemented layered network security, Splunk, and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Managed Oracle-to-PostgreSQL transitions and database modernization.
Database Administrator
Bay Federal Credit Union
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
- Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
- Reduced data retrieval times for business users by creating indexed views and optimizing stored procedures.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Integrated various third party services for data exchange.
Senior Systems Administrator
Modesto Bee
03.2000 - 08.2004
- Managed vendor relationships for procurement of hardware and software, negotiating favorable terms and cost savings.
- Implemented robust data backup solutions, ensuring business continuity in the event of data loss or system failure.
- Designed scalable infrastructure to support organizational growth while minimizing costs and maintaining performance standards.
Education
No Degree - Ruby, Perl, Unix Administration
UCSC Extension
Skills
- Cloud platform management
- Programming languages: Go, TypeScript, Rust, Nodejs, JavaScript, Shell, Perl, PHP, SQL
- DevOps proficiency with Docker and GitLab CI/CD
- Application and network security proficiency
- Relational and NoSQL database expertise
- IoT system integration
- Cloud-based serverless architecture
- Expense control
- Microservices design
Certification
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (expired)
- CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (expired)
- CMWAPT – Certified Mobile Web Application Penetration Tester (expired)
Interests
Timeline
Senior Cloud Architect
EverCharge
01.2022 - Current
Principal Consultant – DevOps/DevSecOps
Independent
01.2021 - Current
Cloud Solutions Architect
Volta
01.2021 - 01.2022
DevOps Architect / Full Stack Developer
STN Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Security Roles (CIO, VP, Director)
Various Credit Unions (Stanford FCU, First Tech, SMCU)
01.2009 - 01.2016
Database Administrator
Bay Federal Credit Union
08.2004 - 03.2008
Senior Systems Administrator
Modesto Bee
03.2000 - 08.2004
No Degree - Ruby, Perl, Unix Administration
UCSC Extension
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