I'm adept at communicating across teams, resolving impediments and maintaining Scrum project schedules, while consistently enabling value delivery to the organization.
Hello, my name is
Andrew Vanderbilt
I am a Systems Engineer
I bring my expertise in Systems Engineering to build resiliant and scalable systems. Based in Ocala, I’m a digital nomad shaping the future of tech, one project at a time.
- 6 + Years of Experience
- 35+ Successful Projects
Solutions Engineer
Professional Skills
my Talents
Scrum Management
Reliability Engineering
I specialize in applying SRE principles, leveraging monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, and conducting postmortems to promote high availability services.
System Administration
Whether it's configuring hardware and software, or maintaining configuration documentation, I excel at aligning Linux, Windows, and macOS systems with business needs.
Information Security
My focus on creating secure digital environments combines defensive activities like implementing CIS and NIST policies with offensive tactics such as pentesting.
Container Operations
I manage and deploy container clusters, orchestrating complex services at scale. I expertly troubleshoot Docker, Podman, and K8s to ensure efficiency and security.
IT Automation
My efforts are centered on creating automated solutions for IT. Leveraging tools like Ansible and Python to implement systems with enhanced speed and reduced human error.
Skills
Resume
my Story
Education
Florida Institute of Technology
BA of Information Systems
2019 - 2023
Blending business and technology skills to acheive operational goals and improve organizational efficiency.
Professional Scrum Master
Certification
2024
Demonstrates expertise in Scrum, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement in complex projects.
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Certification
2023
Validates knowledge of AWS services, the AWS Cloud's basic infrastructure, architectural principles, and key attributes.
Jamf System Administrator
Certification
2023
Manages and secures Apple devices within an organization using the Jamf Pro software, ensuring they are configured and compliant with IT policies.
Experience
EUX Engineer II
Blue Mantis
2024 - Present
I lead endpoint engineering across client environments, managing modern device, identity, and security platforms while advancing compliance, automation, and white-glove support for executive stakeholders.
Systems Engineer
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2023 - 2024
I designed, integrated, and managed complex technology systems over their life cycles, ensuring that diverse components work together effectively.
Support Engineer
O.W. Investors (Mars Inc.)
2022 - 2023
Combined DevOps and system administration to build and run global-scale, fault-tolerant systems, focusing on automation and reliability.
Electronics Tech
Lockheed Martin
2019 - 2022
Assembled and repaired mission-critical electronic systems in accordance with IPC Class 3 and aerospace standards, while developing improvements to manufacturing processes.
Apple Subject Matter Expert
Geek Squad
2018 - 2019
Developed and deployed enterprise-wide training and service procedures for Apple devices (macOS and iOS). Remotely administered business and consumer computer systems.
History
Portfolio
selected Projects
AI & Automation
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Real-Time Spam Detection
Built a sub-100ms spam detection service with FastAPI, Redis, and fine-tuned Mistral models, improving detection accuracy while controlling inference cost at scale.
Platform Engineering
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Advanced Service Migration
Led a service modernization program that migrated legacy workloads into virtualized and containerized platforms, improved observability, and raised availability to 99.95%.
Platform Engineering
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Improved Integration Monitoring
Built a containerized Python monitoring platform that detected broken integrations, surfaced OAuth configuration issues, and gave support teams actionable reporting before clients felt the impact.
Automation Engineering
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Automation Upgrades
Modernized a custom automation platform with modular workflows, stronger error handling, and clearer controls, improving reliability as the business scaled.
Endpoint Security
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BridgeBlock
Created an open-source macOS security utility that detects wireless bridging conditions and automatically shuts down risky connectivity paths before they can be abused.
Endpoint Security
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Snatch Protection with AirWatch
Built a macOS anti-snatch utility that monitors Wi-Fi state in real time and triggers protective action when a stolen unlocked device is taken out of range.
Security Research
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Persistence on macOS: BSides Orlando 2023
Delivered a conference talk on macOS persistence, malware revival, and defensive tradecraft, pairing hands-on research with a live reverse-engineering challenge.
Security Research
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Hijacking Debian Packages: Talk at ECPI College
Presented a hands-on security workshop on Debian package abuse, combining Linux package internals, attack demonstration, and guided lab exercises in AWS.
Technical Writing
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Kickstart Security: macOS Mojave
Wrote a practitioner guide to macOS security and administration, translating platform internals into actionable hardening guidance for real-world deployments.
Portfolio
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Address
Ocala, Florida, United States
Email
contact@andrewvanderbilt.com
Phone
+1 352 - 257 - 6102
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