Tim de Pater
Senior DevOps Architect

It's my mission to use my technical expertise and passion for solving complex problems with simple solutions to design and implement innovative and effective software solutions that enable my clients to deliver high-quality products, leveraging the full potential of technology to exceed customer expectations.

Available for hire

Hire an experienced DevOps Architect with a strong background in cloud computing, automation, and security. I am ready to help you solve your toughest challenges and improve your operations!

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Tim is a brilliant and gifted DevOps Engineer. I had the pleasure of working with him on many clients during our partnership at NitMedia. We worked together for about two years on upward of 20+ projects and Tim was crucial in architecture and execution. What really makes Tim stand out is his ability to problem solve and come up with simple but elegant solutions to any complex problems we faced. I was really impressed with his humility against the breath of knowledge he possessed, he is extremely kind. I hope to definitely continue to work with Tim on future projects.

Nithin Meppurathu

President - NitMedia

What can I do for you?

I have a wide range of experience and can take on the role that you need me to fill.

I'm a Problem Solver

I'm a problem solver, I focus on finding simple solutions to complex problems. I understand that the most effective solutions are often the ones that are easy to understand and maintain, and I strive to apply this principle to every challenge I face. Whether it's automating a tedious manual process, optimizing system performance, or identifying and fixing bugs, I find the most efficient way to solve each problem.

Examples of my experience

Improved the performance of a MySQL database by applying partitioning
Reduced costs by identifying serverless functions that could be optimized
Resolved scaling issues in Kubernetes
Implemented a caching solution to improve performance of a webapplication
Set up extensive logging to find the root cause of a long running issue

I'm a DevOps Architect

I have a strong background in architecture and design. I have a deep understanding of the principles of scalable and resilient systems, and I know how to apply them to real-world environments. Whether I'm building a new infrastructure from scratch or optimizing an existing one, I focus on finding the right balance between functionality and simplicity, ensuring solutions remain maintainable as they scale.

Examples of my experience

Build new cloud infrastructure from scratch using Infrastructure as Code tooling
Designed and build CI/CD pipelines in GitLab and GitHub to deploy a review environment per Git branch on Kubernetes
Made a plan to implement multitenancy in an existing SaaS application
Build a scalable and resilient platform on Kubernetes for hosting a SaaS application
Set up a GitLab pipeline that lets Claude Code do a code review on any new MR

I'm a Security Expert

I understand the importance of protecting sensitive data and systems, and I know how to design and implement effective security measures that minimize risk and reduce the likelihood of a breach. I have the skills and knowledge to keep your web applications and infrastructure secure, from implementing WAFs to establishing secure CI/CD practice.

Examples of my experience

Set up a Web Application Firewall for HTTP inspection using Cloud Armor on Google Cloud
Introduced SAST scanning in the CI/CD pipeline
Hardened security of a web application by implementing the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard
Adviced on making a web application GDPR compliant
Set up ModSecurity as Web Application Firewall for the Nginx ingress in Kubernetes

I'm a Cloud Engineer

As an experienced cloud engineer, I am proficient in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions on a variety of cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. My skills include building new cloud infrastructures, migrating existing ones, and optimizing existing deployments. With my expertise, I can help you get the most value from your cloud investment and ensure that your solutions are optimized for performance and cost.

Examples of my experience

Build a scalable and autohealing Kubernetes cluster on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure
Migrated a manually configured AWS account to Infrastructure as Code tooling using Terraform
Set up monitoring for Kubernetes and Google Cloud using Prometheus
Containerized a legacy application and deployed it on Kubernetes

Tools and platforms

I have 20+ years of experience building and operating production systems across cloud platforms, container orchestration, and DevOps tooling. These are the tools I use most.