Stew Alexander

Senior Network / Systems Engineer and AI Robotics Technology Enthusiast

Senior Network Engineer: Specializing in Linux Networking and Site Reliability Engineering, with proven success in improving network reliability through infrastructure modernization and zero-trust security implementations [*].
Cloud Infrastructure Expert: Extensive experience with AWS cloud implementations, including VPC environments, multi-AZ deployments, and security best practices.
Cybersecurity Specialist: Led critical security initiatives including zero-trust network access implementation and enterprise-wide security posture improvements for educational and corporate environments [*].
Technology Journalist: Author of widely-read technical content, including "20 Awesome Command Line Tools for the Mac" with 40,000+ reads, and maintainer of LinuxTech.me.
Automation Engineer: Developed sophisticated DevOps solutions using Infrastructure as Code, reducing system management overhead and improving operational efficiency.
Robotics Network Architect: Pioneered vehicle-to-vehicle LAN systems for autonomous vehicle testing for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), while with Perrone Robotics [*].
Technical Leader: Recognized as a 'Technical Superstar' at Extreme Networks for exceptional expertise in resolving complex engineering challenges [*].

Pianist: Balances technology with art through music.
Advocate for Resiliency: Passionate about producing elegant, resilient solutions.
Weather Forecaster: Applies meteorological expertise alongside computer science and physics principles as creator and maintainer of MebaneWeather.com.

Enterprise Infrastructure: Expert in network design, cybersecurity, and systems modernization [*]
Cloud & DevOps: Proficient in AWS, DevSecOps, and automation technologies [*]
Technical Leadership: Proven track record in coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and vendor partnerships [*]