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Hire AliceAlice Razdolski
Verified Expert in Engineering
DevOps Engineer and Developer
Belleville, NJ, United States
Toptal member since May 8, 2026
Bio
Alice is an infrastructure and DevOps engineer with nearly a decade of hands-on expertise in cloud architecture, systems engineering, and infrastructure automation. Trusted by organizations for high-impact roles, she demonstrates strong performance and reliability. Proficient in IaC (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and major cloud platforms, Alice has a proven track record of operational efficiency, ensuring scalability and minimizing downtime.
Portfolio
Simple Debt Solutions LLC
Amazon Web Services (AWS), DevOps, Cloud, Azure, Ansible, Office 365...
Mavis Discount Tires
Azure, Azure Administrator, DevOps, Cloud, Windows PowerShell...
The RealReal
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Cloud, DevOps, Ansible, Google Workspace...
Experience
- Linux - 10 years
- Windows - 10 years
- Azure - 10 years
- IT Infrastructure - 10 years
- Office 365 - 10 years
- DevOps - 10 years
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 9 years
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - 8 years
Preferred Environment
Linux, Windows, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Ansible, Bash, Windows PowerShell, DevOps
The most amazing...
...personal project of mine is my homelab environment that I use to always stay up to date on the latest technologies and continue learning additional skills.
Work Experience
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
2024 - PRESENT
Simple Debt Solutions LLC
- Directed the automation of recurring infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Ansible, reducing manual workload by 60% and laying the groundwork for scalable operations as the organization expanded.
- Installed and configured rack-mounted servers and network appliances, building a robust on-premises environment; implemented cloud authentication and internal VPNs through Windows Server and Azure to ensure secure, continuous access.
- Deployed and managed a hybrid fleet of on-premises and remote devices via Microsoft Intune and Autopilot, streamlining user onboarding processes and decreasing setup time by 40% across departments.
- Integrated RingCentral and Salesforce with Azure SSO, centralizing authentication for internal tools, simplifying user access control, and enhancing enterprise-wide security posture.
- Orchestrated the full infrastructure landscape using DevOps methodologies, aligning technical initiatives with business strategies and improving system efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Drove high-impact infrastructure projects in collaboration with executive leadership, delivering clear project roadmaps that translated business goals into actionable engineering outcomes, accelerating productivity and innovation.
- Spearheaded Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune operations while leading the shift to infrastructure as code with Terraform and Ansible, cutting onboarding time by 50%, reducing manual configurations, and optimizing resource management.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), DevOps, Cloud, Azure, Ansible, Office 365, Windows PowerShell, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud Architecture, Migration, Large-scale Projects, APIs, Distributed Systems, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, PostgreSQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Cloud Networking, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, Azure Service Bus, Event-driven Architecture, GitOps, Helm, Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA), CI/CD Pipelines, GitLab, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Python, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Monitoring, Terraform Cloud, YAML Pipelines, Disaster Recovery (DR), Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery Automation, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Architecture, Networking, B2B, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Graph API, Azure SQL, Azure Web Application Firewall, Azure Key Vault, Cloud Migration, Datadog, Apache, NetApp, Slurm Workload Manager, Jenkins, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), GitHub, AWS CloudFormation, Virtualization, Ceph, Prometheus, Grafana, Microservices, Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Automation, Agentic AI, Jira, Consulting, SOC 2, IT Security, Okta, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Deployment, Continuous Delivery (CD), Observability, Continuous Integration (CI), Logging, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Azure App Service, Azure Application Insights, Observability Tools, Azure Network Security Groups, Azure Storage, Bash Script, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Bicep, Codex, Cursor AI, New Relic, Distributed Tracing, GitLab CI/CD, Technical Leadership, Amazon EKS, AWS DevOps, Amazon EC2, OpenTofu, CircleCI
Azure Cloud Engineer
2024 - 2024
Mavis Discount Tires
- Optimized and managed Azure cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability, security, and performance.
- Implemented infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines, transforming legacy operations into agile, cloud-native workflows; improved system reliability and cross-functional collaboration while aligning infrastructure with evolving business goals.
- Conducted thorough cloud cost analyses and implemented optimization strategies to reduce expenses without affecting performance.
- Directed enterprise-level DevOps initiatives, integrating tools like Spacelift, HashiCorp Vault, 1Password, and Datadog to bolster security, observability, and operational resilience across infrastructure environments.
- Led POC, deployment, and integration of Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Compass.
- Configured SSO/SAML via Entra ID to ensure secure, seamless access to business-critical applications.
- Provided 2nd- and 3rd-level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Managed and monitored installed systems for the highest level of availability.
Technologies: Azure, Azure Administrator, DevOps, Cloud, Windows PowerShell, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), API Gateways, Cloud Architecture, Migration, Large-scale Projects, APIs, Distributed Systems, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Cloud Networking, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, Azure Service Bus, GitOps, Helm, CI/CD Pipelines, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Azure DevOps, Monitoring, YAML Pipelines, Disaster Recovery (DR), Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery Automation, Architecture, Networking, B2B, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Graph API, Azure SQL, Azure Web Application Firewall, Azure Key Vault, Cloud Migration, Datadog, High-performance Computing (HPC), Apache, GitHub, Virtualization, Prometheus, Grafana, Microservices, Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Automation, Agentic AI, Jira, Consulting, SOC 2, IT Security, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Deployment, Continuous Delivery (CD), Observability, Continuous Integration (CI), Logging, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Azure App Service, Azure Application Insights, Azure Functions, Observability Tools, Azure Network Security Groups, Azure Storage, Bash Script, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Bicep, Codex, Cursor AI, New Relic, Distributed Tracing, GitLab CI/CD, Technical Leadership, Amazon EKS, AWS DevOps, Amazon EC2, OpenTofu, CircleCI
Senior System Engineer
2023 - 2023
The RealReal
- Directed the entire enterprise-scale server and data center infrastructure lifecycle, supporting over 4,000 users; proactively implemented system enhancements to improve access, performance, and organizational uptime across global operations.
- Served as the SME across Google Workspace/GCP, Azure, Office 365, Okta, VMware, and Veeam, delivering expert-level support and strategic guidance to ensure seamless integration, business continuity, and optimized end-user experience.
- Managed multi-region hybrid storage architecture, integrating solutions like HPE Nimble, Veeam, Panzura, Nasuni, Brocade Fiber Channel, and Amazon S3 to enhance data redundancy, reduce latency, and ensure scalable access to mission-critical assets.
- Spearheaded major infrastructure transformation initiatives, including full data center migrations and hybrid cloud deployments, aligning IT capabilities with strategic business goals while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Partnered with InfoSec, legal, and executive teams to uphold infrastructure security and compliance, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies to reinforce business continuity and meet evolving regulatory standards.
- Provided Tier 3 and 4 escalation support and mentored technical teams, resolving complex infrastructure issues while building internal expertise and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
- Streamlined system stability by performing regular audits, updating software patches, and addressing vulnerabilities promptly.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Cloud, DevOps, Ansible, Google Workspace, IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Linux, Office 365, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Server Administration, Windows PowerShell, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), API Gateways, Cloud Architecture, Migration, Large-scale Projects, APIs, Distributed Systems, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, PostgreSQL, Cloud Networking, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, GitOps, Helm, Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA), CI/CD Pipelines, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Monitoring, YAML Pipelines, Disaster Recovery (DR), Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery Automation, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Architecture, Networking, B2B, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Key Vault, Cloud Migration, Datadog, High-performance Computing (HPC), Apache, NetApp, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), GitHub, AWS CloudFormation, Virtualization, Prometheus, Grafana, Microservices, Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Automation, Agentic AI, Jira, Consulting, SOC 2, IT Security, Okta, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Deployment, Continuous Delivery (CD), Observability, Continuous Integration (CI), Logging, Azure App Service, Azure Application Insights, Azure Functions, Observability Tools, Azure Network Security Groups, Azure Storage, Bash Script, Bicep, Distributed Tracing, GitLab CI/CD, Technical Leadership, Amazon EKS, AWS DevOps, Amazon EC2, OpenTofu, CircleCI
Data Center Administrator
2022 - 2022
Tabush Group
- Engineered robust data center hardware for VMware Horizon VDI clusters, enhancing infrastructure strength.
- Managed and fine-tuned large-scale VMware vCenter clusters, optimizing performance and enabling rapid disaster recovery; elevated virtualization strategies to support critical workloads with consistent uptime and enhanced reliability.
- Enhanced monitoring and observability systems for internal and client environments, improving visibility into system health.
- Acted as the escalation point for L1 – L3 support teams, resolving complex infrastructure issues.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality as company policy or legal regulations required.
- Served as a department liaison, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
- Worked with on-site and remote data center facilities to manage and oversee the deployment, setup, and ongoing management of all enterprise-grade server and networking infrastructure as needed.
Technologies: VMware, Hardware, Server Administration, Servers, Data Centers, IT Infrastructure, Managed Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), VMware Horizon, Windows PowerShell, Large-scale Projects, APIs, Distributed Systems, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Monitoring, Disaster Recovery (DR), Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery Automation, Architecture, Networking, B2B, Azure SQL, Azure Web Application Firewall, Cloud Migration, Datadog, High-performance Computing (HPC), Apache, GitHub, Virtualization, Microservices, Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Automation, Agentic AI, Consulting, SOC 2, IT Security, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Deployment, Observability, Logging, Observability Tools, Azure Network Security Groups, Azure Storage, Bash Script, HIPAA, Distributed Tracing, GitLab CI/CD, Technical Leadership
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
2020 - 2022
Project 42 Holdings LTD
- Designed and led the end-to-end critical infrastructure management, ensuring optimal service reliability and uptime. Actively engaged with customers to align on infrastructure needs, leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Oversaw GitLab on-premises, Proxmox virtualization, and complex Bash scripting to streamline infrastructure operations. Supported scalability and automation of deployments, enhancing the flexibility and responsiveness of internal and client systems.
- Led server management for diverse hosting providers, provisioning dedicated and virtual servers. Utilized tools like Datadog and Rancher to optimize server performance, reducing manual intervention and ensuring stable infrastructure.
- Implemented large-scale patch management on Linux infrastructure servers. Created reliable processes for system updates, significantly increasing system resilience and security while maintaining high uptime standards for internal and client servers.
- Integrated Ansible and Terraform to standardize configuration management and deployment across internal and external environments. Enhanced efficiency, agile responses to evolving project requirements, and client demands.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Ansible, Cloud, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Workspace, Data Centers, Linux, Proxmox, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform, Windows, Windows PowerShell, WHMCS, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), API Gateways, Cloud Architecture, Migration, Large-scale Projects, APIs, Distributed Systems, Microsoft Azure, PostgreSQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Cloud Networking, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, Azure Service Bus, Event-driven Architecture, GitOps, Helm, Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA), GitLab, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Python, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Monitoring, Terraform Cloud, YAML Pipelines, Disaster Recovery (DR), Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery Automation, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Architecture, Networking, B2B, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Graph API, Azure SQL, Azure Web Application Firewall, Azure Key Vault, Cloud Migration, Datadog, High-performance Computing (HPC), Apache, PHP, Perl, NetApp, Slurm Workload Manager, Jenkins, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), GitHub, AWS CloudFormation, Virtualization, Ceph, Prometheus, Grafana, Microservices, Automation, AI Automation, Agentic AI, Jira, Consulting, SOC 2, IT Security, Okta, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Deployment, Continuous Delivery (CD), Observability, Continuous Integration (CI), Logging, Azure App Service, Azure Application Insights, Azure Functions, Observability Tools, Azure Storage, Bash Script, HIPAA, Bicep, New Relic, Distributed Tracing, GitLab CI/CD, Technical Leadership, Amazon EKS, AWS DevOps, Amazon EC2, OpenTofu, CircleCI
Systems Engineer and Consultant
2018 - 2020
Rational Net LLC
- Managed complex system and network migrations to and from Google Workspace and Office 365, ensuring smooth transitions, minimal disruption, enhanced user experience, and improved alignment with client business objectives.
- Delivered tailored infrastructure solutions that met rigorous technical and operational standards, boosting system uptime, strengthening security frameworks, and earning sustained trust across a broad client base.
- Empowered dozens of organizations to adopt advanced DevOps practices, including IaC with Terraform and Ansible, monitoring via Datadog, and CI/CD pipelines, delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions without added complexity.
- Simplified complex requirements into actionable tasks, ensuring clear communication among stakeholders.
- Increased system reliability by conducting thorough testing and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
- Resolved critical production issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Guided technical design efforts while collaborating with clients to define project scope and supported sales pitches with technical expertise, directly contributing to increased client acquisition and successful project delivery.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Cloud, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Data Centers, Docker, Bash, Google Workspace, IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Kubernetes, Linux, Managed Services, Office 365, Windows PowerShell, WHMCS, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), API Gateways, Cloud Architecture, Migration, Large-scale Projects, APIs, Distributed Systems, Microsoft Azure, PostgreSQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Cloud Networking, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, Azure Service Bus, Event-driven Architecture, GitOps, Helm, Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA), CI/CD Pipelines, GitLab, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Python, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Monitoring, Terraform Cloud, YAML Pipelines, Disaster Recovery (DR), Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Disaster Recovery Automation, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Architecture, Networking, B2B, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Graph API, Azure SQL, Azure Web Application Firewall, Azure Key Vault, Cloud Migration, Datadog, High-performance Computing (HPC), Apache, PHP, Perl, NetApp, Slurm Workload Manager, Jenkins, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), GitHub, AWS CloudFormation, Virtualization, Ceph, Prometheus, Grafana, Microservices, Automation, Jira, Consulting, IT Security, Okta, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Cybersecurity, Deployment, Continuous Delivery (CD), Observability, Continuous Integration (CI), Logging, Azure Application Insights, Azure Functions, Observability Tools, Azure Network Security Groups, Azure Storage, Bash Script, HIPAA, Bicep, New Relic, Distributed Tracing, GitLab CI/CD, Technical Leadership, Amazon EKS, AWS DevOps, Amazon EC2
Experience
Kubernetes Migrations and Modernization
I led and oversaw many complex infrastructure modernization and migration initiatives throughout my career, typically with a focus on on-prem virtualization platforms such as VMware or dedicated servers, in favor of a hybrid or cloud-first architecture. This would often include refactoring services onto more scalable and reliable solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes, working with key internal stakeholders to ensure an ideal outcome, and detailed planning for each step, along with comprehensive technical documentation.
Certifications
FEBRUARY 2025 - PRESENT
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA
Skills
Tools
Terraform, VMware, Google Workspace, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Helm, Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Azure Web Application Firewall, Azure Key Vault, Apache, GitHub, Grafana, Jira, Logging, Observability Tools, Ansible, GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CloudFormation, Azure App Service, Azure Application Insights, Azure Network Security Groups, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, GitLab CI/CD, Amazon EKS, OpenTofu, CircleCI, Git, Codex
Languages
Python, Bash, Bash Script, Bicep, PHP, Perl
Paradigms
DevOps, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Azure DevOps, B2B, Microservices, Automation, Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Integration (CI), Event-driven Architecture, High-performance Computing (HPC), Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Proxmox, WHMCS, Kubernetes, Docker, Amazon EC2, Azure Functions, New Relic
Storage
PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Datadog, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), NetApp, Ceph, Azure Storage, Data Centers
Frameworks
Windows PowerShell
Industry Expertise
Cybersecurity
Other
Server Administration, IT Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Cloud, Operating Systems, Azure Administrator, Office 365, CI/CD Pipelines, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud Architecture, Migration, Large-scale Projects, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Networking, Incident Response, Infrastructure Automation, Linux Administration, Containerization, Infrastructure Monitoring, GitOps, GitHub Actions, Monitoring, YAML Pipelines, Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Architecture, Networking, Azure Virtual Networks, Cloud Migration, Virtualization, Consulting, SOC 2, IT Security, Okta, Deployment, Observability, API Gateways, APIs, Distributed Systems, Azure Service Bus, Terraform Cloud, Disaster Recovery (DR), Disaster Recovery Automation, Microsoft Graph API, Prometheus, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Automation, Agentic AI, Enterprise Cybersecurity, AI Agents, Technical Leadership, AWS DevOps, Servers, Managed Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), VMware Horizon, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Coordination, Moderation, Slurm Workload Manager, HIPAA, Cursor AI, Distributed Tracing
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