As a Cloud Solutions Architect at TechZel, Inc., Alfonso has designed and implemented AWS and Azure cloud infrastructures, focusing on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. He has leveraged tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes to build automated CI/CD pipelines, enhance operational efficiency, and support large-scale data center migrations and cloud-native transformations.
Currently, as the Head of Engineering/AI at Ai Xpanse, Alfonso is spearheading an innovative AI-driven active shooter defense system utilizing offensive and defensive drones, demonstrating his commitment to technology-driven public safety solutions.
Alfonso holds AWS and Azure certifications and is proficient in designing scalable, secure architectures leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform. His experience includes architecting cloud-native solutions, designing multi-cloud infrastructures, implementing automation pipelines, and optimizing cost-efficient, high-availability environments.
Throughout his career, Alfonso has held leadership roles in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity, guiding teams in large-scale cloud migrations, data center transformations, and DevOps automation. His expertise extends to Kubernetes and Amazon EKS, where he has implemented scalable, containerized applications and automated deployments using Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
Beyond technical leadership, Alfonso is an entrepreneur and innovator, having filed a non-provisional patent application for his AI-driven security technology. He is passionate about leveraging AI, IoT, and big data to create cutting-edge solutions that impact both businesses and society.
Alfonso holds an MBA from Emory University, a BSc in Business Administration/Management, and an AA in Computer Science. His diverse background uniquely positions him at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and innovation.
