Kumar Dahal

Crafting secure, scalable, and innovative software solutions for a connected world.

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A Little Bit About Me!

Tech Innovation

Hello there! It's lovely to share a little about my professional journey with you. I'm someone who truly enjoys bringing big ideas to life by blending the best of technology with practical business needs. Over the past decade, I've had the wonderful opportunity to dive deep into the world of AI and Machine Learning, always looking for innovative ways to make systems smarter and more efficient.

I find real joy in taking complex challenges and breaking them down into clear, manageable solutions. Whether it's crafting scalable architectures in the cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), streamlining operations with DevOps, or ensuring everything is secure with DevSecOps, my passion lies in building reliable systems that truly make a difference. I've been fortunate to work with incredible teams, guiding projects from initial concept all the way to successful deployment, and always learning along the way.

What truly lights me up is the chance to collaborate, share insights, and help others grow. I believe that the best solutions come from working together, understanding diverse perspectives, and always keeping the end-user's needs at heart. Beyond the technical bits, I'm simply someone who loves to solve problems, enjoys a good challenge, and is always eager to explore what's next in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.

Professional Experience

Technical Solutions Architect | The Cadmus Group

Apr 2023 – Present (2 years 3 months)

Government Contract

Architected ETL solutions for Nutrition Accuracy Clearinghouse, improving data accuracy by 30%. Led AI/ML deployments on Azure, boosting client satisfaction by 20%.

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DevSecOps Automation | ASRC Federal

Mar 2021 – Apr 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Government Contract

Designed CI/CD pipelines, reducing delivery cycles by 40%. Migrated apps to Azure, saving 20% in costs, and optimized Kubernetes for $15k/month savings.

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Multi-Cloud & DevOps Engineer | Hotel Engine & Chetu Inc.

Jan 2017 – Mar 2020 (3 years 4 months)

Hospitality

Developed AI/ML automation with SageMaker, cutting costs by 35%. Pioneered GIS agriculture app with drone integration using Kubernetes.

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Cloud Security & DevOps Engineer | Integra Telecom & Electronics Row

Dec 2009 – Dec 2016 (7 years 5 months)

Telecommunication

Led cloud cybersecurity efforts and developed e-commerce platforms, generating $8.6M in revenue. Implemented Docker and Kubernetes for scalability.

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Network Security Specialist | MasTec

Dec 2006 – Nov 2009 (4 years 7 months)

Housing Industry

Managed network infrastructure and cybersecurity, remediating risks and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.

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Network Engineer | LONG Building Technologies

Jan 2004 – Nov 2006 (5 years 2 months)

Agriculture

Designed LAN/WAN for seven offices, reducing expenses by $5M through optimized telecom systems.

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Technical Expertise

Building the future, one secure system at a time.

AI/ML & Software Architecture

Expert in TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, and scalable system design. Built end-to-end AI pipelines and predictive models.

Multi-Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Certified in Azure Architect, AWS DevOps, and GCP Architect. Deployed scalable cloud solutions with IaC.

DevSecOps & Cybersecurity

Proficient in Kubernetes, HashiCorp Vault, CISSP, and secure CI/CD pipelines.

Certifications & Learning

AI Architect Certification AWS DevOps Engineer Certification Azure Architect Certification Cloud Engineer Certification
Multi-Cloud Architect Certification ML Engineer Certification DevOps Engineer Certification AI Practitioner Certification
CloudOps Engineer Certification DL Programmer Certification ML Programmer Certification AI Developer Certification
AI Apprentice Certification ML Architect Certification Cloud Architect Certification DevSecOps Certification
Cybersecurity Certification Network Engineer Certification System Design Certification Data Science Certification
Software Architecture Certification Cloud Security Certification Kubernetes Certification Docker Certification
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AI Foundations: Machine Learning

Master The Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning

Completed: Jul 2022

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Deep Learning Fundamentals

DevOps Engineer To Cloud Architect

Completed: August 2021

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Building and Deploying Machine Learning Models

AI Apprentice To AI Architect

Completed: September 2022

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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Google Cloud Architect

Completed: November 2021

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Kubernetes for Developers

Improve Your Infrastructure Automation With HashiCorp Tools

Completed: Jyl 2021

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DevOps Foundations

Advance Your Skills in Python

Completed: Jun 2021

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Cybersecurity Foundations

SAFe DevOps Course (5.1)

Completed: August 2021

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Cybersecurity Foundations

Master the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Completed: November 2021

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Projects Showcase

DevSecOps Pipeline

Sustainable Urban Development

Integrated IoT and Analytics Solution for Sustainable Urban Development The recent Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) challenge seeks innovative commercial platforms to integrate IoT sensor networks with predictive analytics for sustainable urban development in Disrupted, Dense, Intermittent, and Low-resource (DDIL) environments.

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Cloud Infrastructure

Integrated API Fintech Growth and Hurdles

As a Solutions Architect with over 10 years in API development and fintech integrations, I propose a resilient, API-first architecture to address core challenges in scaling operations, mitigating integration risks, and overcoming historical operational hurdles in a cloud-native core banking and digital solutions environment.

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AI/ML Deployment

Data and AI Solution for Multi-Domain

Integrated Data and AI Solution for Multi-Domain Operations in Contested Environments. As a Solutions Architect, I propose an integrated solution leveraging core products: the Data Platform, Application Platform, and AI Mission System.

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DevSecOps Pipeline

Secure DevSecOps Pipeline

Implemented a secure CI/CD pipeline, cutting deployment cycles by 50% and enhancing security with HashiCorp Vault.

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AI/ML Deployment

Enterprise Web Applications

The Enterprise App showcases Python’s power in driving business value, delivering $15K monthly savings and a 65% efficiency leap.

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Cloud Infrastructure

Scalable Cloud Architecture

Designed and deployed a scalable cloud architecture, achieving 99.9% uptime using Kubernetes and Terraform. Improved resource efficiency by 25%.

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DevSecOps Pipeline

Scalable Cloud Architecture for Wireless Systems in Robotic Fleets

Scalable cloud architectures are essential for managing large-scale robotic fleets in wireless environments, where challenges like intermittent connectivity, high latency, and variable bandwidth can degrade performance.

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DevSecOps Pipeline

Azure AIOps Anomaly Detection (GitHub)

AIOps platform for proactive anomaly detection in IT operations, starting with Azure. Automatically learns normal patterns from time-series metrics (e.g., CPU, memory) and detects deviations without manual thresholds.

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DevSecOps Pipeline

Satellite Command and Control System (SatC2)

This project is a simulated implementation of a secure, cloud-native Satellite Command and Control (C2) system. Inspired by modern space operations best practices (e.g., distributed ground systems, microservices,

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AI Social Platform Architecture

Architecting Projolpa

A scalable, AI-driven social Q&A platform built with Python (FastAPI). Features a GitOps-based CI/CD pipeline and microservices architecture that reduced API latency by 45%.

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Mobile App Development

MyPetsBook.app

Cross-platform React Native application for pet health tracking. Optimized mobile-to-cloud sync and automated the App Store delivery pipeline, achieving a 50% faster release cycle.

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SaaS Travel Platform

Visu Travel

High-performance SaaS platform for global travel planning. Implemented scalable cloud-native infrastructure ensuring 99.9% uptime and seamless integration with real-time travel APIs.

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My Blog

Securing MLOps

Securing MLOps Pipelines with DevSecOps Practices

Having spent the last decade deeply embedded in the evolving landscape of software and machine learning operations, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of MLOps. However, this rapid advancement in deploying...

Cloud Migration

Cloud Migration Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

Step-by-step approach to seamless cloud adoption. Cloud migration is an increasingly popular way for businesses to move their data and applications to the cloud. It offers a range of benefits, including cost savings, scalability, and improved security.

Explainable AI

Explainable AI (XAI)

Explainable Artificial Intelligence, or XAI, is a set of techniques and methods that make the inner workings of AI systems understandable to humans. Understanding the differences between inherently explainable and opaque AI algorithms is crucial for AI development.

Explainable AI

Architecting a Resilient Fabric Port Access Ecosystem

As we move toward more complex, multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), the traditional manual approach to network device integration is no longer sustainable. We need a bridge between the physical hardware and the logical software layers that is as agile as the applications it supports.

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The Power Trio: How Tech Smarts, Business Sense, and Leadership Glue Together for Real Wins

I've spent over a decade in the trenches of tech—building cloud setups for AI teams, unraveling massive monoliths into sleek microservices, and leading squads through the chaos of multi-cloud migrations.

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Unlocking the World of Satellite Command and Control: From Orbits to Cloud Magic

Hey, if you've ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how those tiny dots of light stay in line, doing their jobs without a hitch, you're in for a treat. Satellites are like silent guardians up there, handling everything from weather forecasts to global communications.

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Aurora, Colorado US

Phone: +00 720-352-3978

Email: kumar.dahal@outlook.com