Meet the Engineer Behind the Automation

Starting a blog always feels weird.

You stare at a blank page trying to decide how “professional” or “personal” you should sound. Too corporate and nobody connects with you. Too casual and it feels like a Reddit post written at 2AM.

So here’s the honest version.

Hi, I’m Eduardo, a Software and DevOps Engineer obsessed with automation, infrastructure, AI, and building things that actually solve problems.

I’ve spent the last few years working across Cloud, DevOps, Full Stack development, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and more recently, LLMOps and local AI systems. My day-to-day work usually lives somewhere between writing code, designing infrastructure, automating repetitive tasks, and asking myself:

“Why are humans still doing this manually?”

That question has basically shaped my entire career.

From Breaking Computers to Building Infrastructure

Like many engineers, my journey started by taking things apart.

As a kid, I was the type of person who dismantled computers just to understand how they worked. That curiosity eventually evolved into scripting, systems administration, cloud infrastructure, and software engineering.

Today, I work heavily with technologies like:

• Kubernetes
• Docker and Podman
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python
• Go
• AWS and Azure
• HashiCorp Vault
• NetBox
• CheckMK
• AI and local LLM infrastructure

I’m also certified as a Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Scrum professional, and have experience working in high-impact enterprise environments like NTT DATA and Evolutio.

But honestly, certifications are just the surface.

What really defines me is the mindset behind the work.

Automation Is Not a Feature. It Is a Philosophy

I don’t see automation as “nice to have.”

I see it as a way to remove friction, reduce human error, improve scalability, and free people from repetitive tasks so they can focus on meaningful work.

That mindset pushed me into DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and eventually AI automation.

Lately, I’ve been especially interested in:

• Local LLM deployments
• Deterministic AI systems
• AI agents and infrastructure
• Secure enterprise AI
• Hybrid Software + DevOps architectures
• Self hosted tools
• Building products around automation

We’re entering a period where software engineers won’t just write applications. They will orchestrate intelligent systems.

And honestly? That’s exciting.

What I’m Actually Going to Write About

This blog is going to be a mix of several things:

• DevOps tutorials
• Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
• AI and LLMOps experiments
• Automation projects
• Self hosted tools
• Technical deep dives
• Career lessons
• Thoughts about technology and engineering
• Random maker projects

Some posts will be highly technical.

Others will simply document things I’m learning while building.

The goal is simple: Create useful content for engineers, builders, and curious people who love technology as much as I do.

What I Actually Value as an Engineer

Technology moves incredibly fast.

But I still believe the best engineers are not the ones who memorize the most tools.

They’re the ones who:

• Understand systems deeply
• Learn continuously
• Adapt quickly
• Solve real problems
• Build responsibly
• And never lose curiosity

That’s the kind of engineer I’m trying to become.

If you’re into DevOps, automation, AI infrastructure, cloud engineering, self hosting, or just building cool things, you’ll probably enjoy what’s coming next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies do you work with?

Kubernetes, Docker and Podman, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Go, AWS, Azure, HashiCorp Vault, NetBox, CheckMK, and local LLM infrastructure.

What is your approach to automation?

I see automation as a philosophy, not a feature. It should remove friction, reduce human error, improve scalability, and free people from repetitive work.

What will this blog cover?

DevOps tutorials, Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, AI and LLMOps experiments, automation projects, self hosted tools, technical deep dives, and lessons from building in production.

What certifications do you hold?

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Scrum professional, with enterprise experience at NTT DATA and Evolutio.

Thanks for reading. If any of this resonates, stick around. The technical posts start next.