Lucas Dollarhite
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
TS Clearance - 10X Cloud Certified - Innovative and analytical Business, Technology, and Software Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience through a combination of Cloud and legacy environments. Blend of business strategy, expert technical knowledge, marketing, operations, team building and leadership, with a strong attention to detail, unyielding persistence in problem solving, and inspiring work ethic. Demonstrated competence in repeatedly collaborating with various government entities to architect business and technology solutions. Meticulous Cloud Architect who migrated 50M+ in datacenter infrastructure to multiple Cloud Providers with a special focus on AWS. Oversees routine maintenance checks and software update schedules to reduce network downtime and likelihood of security compromises. Successfully achieved multiple ATOs in various impact levels throughout the DOD.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DevSecOps Architect (non-gov/private Sector)
Devaket LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Proficient in integrating security tools within CI/CD pipelines: Demonstrated experience in incorporating automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and static/dynamic code analysis within continuous integration and deployment processes, utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps.
- Expertise in container security and orchestration: Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, including securing container images, runtime security monitoring, and implementing best practices for network and storage isolation.
- In-depth understanding of cloud security architectures: Proven ability to design and implement secure infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, with expertise in cloud-native security services, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and secure serverless architectures.
- Proficient in secure coding practices and threat modeling: Skilled in performing security code reviews, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications, and conducting threat modeling to evaluate potential risks in system architectures, using tools like OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, and Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool.
Chief Cloud Architect (non-gov/private Sector)
IBM
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Architected multi-cloud migration/adoption technical solution for Multi-Billion dollar single award BPA for Dept of Treasury
- Created multiple technical demonstrations in preparation for Orals presentation for DoT RFP
- Code contributor to add functionality for cloud agnostic DevSecOps pipeline deployment in Azure, AWS, and GCP into IBM owned CMP
(Cloud Management Platform) tool - Code contributor to establish cloud agnostic landing zones that included necessary security guardrails and compliance policies into IBM owned CMP
- Product Owner for CMP, IPS4GRO, IMS4CC IBM offerings
Director of Federal (non-gov/private Sector)
BoxBoat (Acquired By IBM)
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Built and grew Federal practice from scratch to 10M in annual revenue in the first year.
- Partnered with IBM Federal practice to get tagged on 200M in Synergy credit through cooperative efforts.
- Chief Architect key personal on Azure Gov implementation of SCCA framework. Implemented VDSS, VDMS (which included HBSS, ACAS, and OCSP) along with a SACA infrastructure deployment for mission critical application landing zones.
- Led as the Cloud Architect for Azure commercial engagement that conducted a gap analysis of non FIPS compliant Azure resources and implemented suggested remediations/findings
- Monitored corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
DevSecOps Architect (JPO-JSF F35 DOD 11/21)
Cloudfit Software
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Technical Architect and Cloud developer that oversaw Cloud migration and existing Cloud refactoring for both AWS and Azure.
- Direct integration with Microsoft Product Groups for Azure Government and Azure Stack for Cyber and IA
- Reached working prototype stage of development quickly due to insight into user needs and requirements along with authorizations granted by Information Assurance.
- Implemented new software applications and operating system roll-outs across business enterprise deployed to both Cloud providers in Azure and AWS, including but not limited to the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket), Anchore, Fortify, Twistlock, OpenScap, Radiant Logic, Lockheed Martin's Microlids, IBM Jazz.
- Interfaced with cross-functional team of business analysts, developers and technical support professionals to determine comprehensive list of requirement specifications for new applications.
- Wrote code and developed tools and integrations to meet cross-platform user needs.
Senior Consultant (non-gov/private Sector)
CGI
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Created and implemented Cloud Migration roadmap for DOS/FLETC
- Investigated new and emerging software applications for CI/CD to design, select, implement and use administrative information systems effectively.
- Worked closely with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance for migrated Cloud applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.
Senior Sys Admin (non-gov/private Sector)
Liberty University
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Configured, tested and maintained Access Control hardware/network equipment to achieve contactless access control solution utilizing BLE for both Android and iOS users
- Integrated various identity data sources into Access Control software for seamless access experience throughout campus for all users
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements for all areas under auxiliary services to include Campus Dining, Athletics, Maintenance/Construction, Library, Post Office, Inventory Control, and Campus Recreation and Logistics.
DevOps Manager (non-gov/private Sector)
BoomTown
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Led DevOps team in migrating legacy DFW Data center to AWS Cloud provider
- Managed and hired SREs to expand DevOps capability
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Provided management with feedback regarding employee performance and training needs.
Cloud Architect (non-gov/private Sector)
Liberty University
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Created strategic cloud migration roadmap of existing monolithic applications and legacy systems
- Migrated and refactored existing cold fusion web farm to AWS
- Worked hand-in-hand with software development team to refactor web farm from Cold Fusion to WordPress and leverage cloud services for operational improvements
- Migrated on-prem CRM instance to Cloud O365 environment
Owner/CEO (non-gov/private Sector)
Stickntoit
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed eCommerce website for online sales distribution
- Integrated with major retailers using various web API’s
- Configured/deployed AWS infrastructure to support IT operations
Sr Business Analyst (non-gov/private Sector)
Liberty University
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Supported and assisted in programming the DCP audit system
- Programming languages used include PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, JS
- Improved business processes using automation techniques
- Provided forecasts and analytics to executive team
Skills
- Cloud Migrations
- Application refactoring to enable and take advantage of Cloud deployments
- Serverless Cloud Implementation
- Cloud Cost Analysis
- Cloud Security Compliance/Governance
- Technical architecture
- Architecture improvements
- Web-based software engineering
- Infrastructure planning
- Technology Architecture Management
- Solutions deployment
Certification
- Security +
- CKA
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- AWS Certified Practitioner
- AWS SysOps Administrator
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- AWS Developer Associate
- AWS Advanced Network Specialty
- AWS DevOps Professional
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
Specialty
- AWS
- Azure
- Kubernetes
- IAC (Cloudformation, Terraform, Pulumi)
- Python
- Github/Actions
- Gitlab
- Jenkins
- Windows/AD
- Identity/A&A (IAM, RBAC, SSO)
- RMF
Timeline
DevSecOps Architect (non-gov/private Sector)
Devaket LLC
03.2023 - Current
Chief Cloud Architect (non-gov/private Sector)
IBM
08.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Federal (non-gov/private Sector)
BoxBoat (Acquired By IBM)
11.2021 - 08.2022
DevSecOps Architect (JPO-JSF F35 DOD 11/21)
Cloudfit Software
09.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Consultant (non-gov/private Sector)
CGI
05.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Sys Admin (non-gov/private Sector)
Liberty University
12.2018 - 05.2019
DevOps Manager (non-gov/private Sector)
BoomTown
08.2018 - 12.2018
Cloud Architect (non-gov/private Sector)
Liberty University
05.2017 - 07.2018
Owner/CEO (non-gov/private Sector)
Stickntoit
07.2015 - 05.2017
Sr Business Analyst (non-gov/private Sector)
Liberty University
02.2010 - 07.2015
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