Remote: Preferred (remote most of my career, comfortable with occasional travel)
Willing to relocate: Not ideally, but open for the right opportunity (would require relocation support and elevated comp)
Technologies: Python, AWS, GCP, Linux, Redis, SQL/NoSQL, event-driven systems, distributed architecture, domain-driven design, CI/CD, observability, data pipelines, cloud-native infrastructure, high-performance computing, AI/ML, and way more (check out my resume).
Principal Systems Architect and Engineer with 20+ years of experience leading architectural transformation across startups and enterprise. I specialize in building distributed, event-driven systems and frameworks that reduce complexity, accelerate teams, and scale cleanly.
Recent wins include:
Reduced code volume by 99% while adding new functionality
Cut processing time by 96% through pipeline re-architecture
Lowered infra spend by 30% via performance tuning and optimization
Slashed deploy times by 75% with build concurrency and IaC improvements
Halved migration effort by automating brittle legacy refactors
I'm a systems thinker and strategic enabler. I wear many hats: architect, engineer, mentor, advisor, and have reported directly to CTOs, CEOs, and Directors of Engineering. I've built reusable frameworks, abstracted chaos into clarity, and embedded architecture as a shared discipline. I help teams move fast without incurring a future they can't afford or scale.
I prefer high-leverage roles in infra, platform, data systems, or technical strategy. I have deep health tech experience, but I'm generally open to other industries (NO adtech, NO crypto, NO AI/ML nonsense)
Targeting $300K+ total comp. If you're burning >$1M/year on cloud infra, I'll likely be able to save you that, and then some. If you're offering less than 250K base, don't waste my time please.
Remote: Preferred (remote most of my career, comfortable with occasional travel)
Willing to relocate: Not ideally, but open for the right opportunity (would require relocation support and elevated comp)
Technologies: Python, AWS, GCP, Linux, Redis, SQL/NoSQL, event-driven systems, distributed architecture, domain-driven design, CI/CD, observability, data pipelines, cloud-native infrastructure, high-performance computing, AI/ML, and way more (check out my resume).
Résumé/CV: https://gordo.zeneval.com
Email: gordo@zeneval.com
Principal Systems Architect and Engineer with 20+ years of experience leading architectural transformation across startups and enterprise. I specialize in building distributed, event-driven systems and frameworks that reduce complexity, accelerate teams, and scale cleanly.
Recent wins include:
Reduced code volume by 99% while adding new functionality
Cut processing time by 96% through pipeline re-architecture
Lowered infra spend by 30% via performance tuning and optimization
Slashed deploy times by 75% with build concurrency and IaC improvements
Halved migration effort by automating brittle legacy refactors
I'm a systems thinker and strategic enabler. I wear many hats: architect, engineer, mentor, advisor, and have reported directly to CTOs, CEOs, and Directors of Engineering. I've built reusable frameworks, abstracted chaos into clarity, and embedded architecture as a shared discipline. I help teams move fast without incurring a future they can't afford or scale.
I prefer high-leverage roles in infra, platform, data systems, or technical strategy. I have deep health tech experience, but I'm generally open to other industries (NO adtech, NO crypto, NO AI/ML nonsense)
Targeting $300K+ total comp. If you're burning >$1M/year on cloud infra, I'll likely be able to save you that, and then some. If you're offering less than 250K base, don't waste my time please.