Patrick Joyce

Principal Platform Engineer | Radius Method

May 2023 - Present

• Deployed GitLab Runner EKS clusters to both CNAP staging and production environments to support a unified Terraform pipeline.
• Converted all staging and production Terragrunt configurations to Terraform, simplifying and unifying infrastructure management.
• Created a unified Terraform pipeline enabling seamless deployment to staging and production environments from a single codebase, ensuring environmental parity.
• Built robust Packer pipelines for continuous integration of golden AMIs, including STIG-compliant EKS AMIs for use in EKS clusters.
• Operations and sustainment for Iron Bank, the Department of Defense's hardened container repository under Platform One.
• Maintained the Authority to Operate (ATO) for Iron Bank components, aligning with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.

IT Software Engineer | Rebellion Defense

July 2021 - April 2023

• Managed and maintained GitLab CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient software delivery.
• Deployed self-hosted software solutions in AWS using ECS and EKS, ensuring scalability and compliance.
• Designed Kubernetes authentication integrations with Okta and implemented Terraform-based infrastructure upgrades.
• Automated IT workflows, improving team productivity and operational reliability.
• Developed and maintained compliance pipelines for enhanced application and infrastructure security.

Principal SRE & Security Engineer | F9 Teams

May 2019 - July 2021

• Built and maintained Kessel Run's software factory, serving as the backbone for rapid application development across dozens of Air Force teams.
• Automated compliance pipelines to ensure security governance and Zero Trust implementations.
• Developed egress proxy solutions using ECS and transitioned core applications from Pivotal Cloud Foundry to Kubernetes.
• Integrated AWS, Okta, and Vault to deliver dynamic credential management in both local and CI environments.

Freelance Engineer | Various Clients

Spring 2009 - 2019

• Delivered web and mobile applications, integrating CMS and e-commerce platforms for diverse industries.
• Provided cloud consulting services and cross-platform app development for iOS and Android.
• Programmed advanced home and commercial automation systems, working with Crestron, Sonos, and other high-end platforms.
• Delivered audio and lighting solutions for high-profile events, including performances by Lauryn Hill and Stephen Marley.