JP Griswold
Verified Expert in Engineering
Database Developer
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Toptal member since November 7, 2024
JP is a developer specializing in cloud systems architecture and technical strategy at a multicultural global technology firm. An expert in cloud computing, SaaS/PaaS, microservices, and serverless software architecture and engineering, he has vast experience across major cloud platforms, including Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GPC), Microsoft Azure, and OpenStack. With a strong Agile background, JP demonstrates mastery in the application and software development lifecycle methodologies.
Portfolio
Experience
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 15 years
- Cloud Architecture - 15 years
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - 15 years
- Linux - 15 years
- Python - 10 years
- GCP Security - 5 years
- Azure - 5 years
- Go - 2 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Slack, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS CLI, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, Python, Go
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is an end-to-end film production in the cloud.
Work Experience
Principal Cloud Architect
NBCUniversal
- Spearheaded, architected, and launched a cloud-native toolset for film and television productions at Universal Film and Universal Studios group using GCP and AWS with Azure AD corporate integration.
- Ensured that the architecture and solutions complied with GCP best practices and mitigated any security vulnerabilities effectively.
- Persuaded thought leaders within the organization to transition toward a modern, scalable, cloud-based application portfolio encompassing AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and product teams to gather technical and non-technical requirements and translate them into well-architected solutions.
- Ensured that the architecture and solutions adhered to GCP best practices and addressed potential security vulnerabilities effectively.
Cloud Production Architect
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Spearheaded, architected, and launched complete cloud film production for Amazon Studios' series, creating a New Zealand cloud media network and migrating all production pipelines into Amazon AWS.
- Invented, headed, and launched a new monitoring and evaluation (M&E) focused high-speed file transfer service for dealing with media using AWS EKS within Amazon AWS.
- Developed a data-driven strategic vision and a cloud-first approach for production, on-set services, and virtual production to achieve the studio's short- and long-term objectives. Contributed as part of the MGM M&A team for technology integration.
Chief Cloud Architect
DXC Technology
- Led international development teams in China, the UK, and Slovakia in building platform-as-a-service (PaaS), network-as-a-service (NaaS), IaaS, and REST-based API applications for dynamic cloud-based architecture.
- Oversaw the architectural technical role, reporting to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Cloud's vice president of engineering.
- Headed department-wide architectural development of new cloud product offerings.
Experience
Cloud Film Production
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Skills
Tools
AWS CLI, GCP Security, Slack
Platforms
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, Azure
Languages
Python, Go
Other
Cloud Architecture, Computer Science
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