Max Stepanenko

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About Max Stepanenko

I’m a Technology Leader with 27 years of experience in IT. I lead $17M digital transformations for Fortune 100 and 500 companies. I focus on cloud computing and architecture, DevSecOps (development, security, and operations), engineering, security, and e-commerce. My goal is to create simple solutions to complex challenges and deliver real results. I worked with a $2B public retailer to improve 39 systems. This project included 10 environments, 4 cloud platforms, 3 data centers, and 307 stores. I led 17 global projects, architected solutions, managed vendor contracts, and improved development and business processes. These changes made the technology, e-commerce, and retail divisions more efficient. I built 600+ pipelines for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD/CT). These pipelines sped up development and maintained 99.9% system uptime. I also launched 11 enterprise products that reached 6 million people. I enjoy building and guiding strong teams. I have managed 43 engineers, including developers, quality assurance (QA) specialists, DevSecOps professionals, and product managers. I help my teams succeed by promoting collaboration and setting clear goals. I like sharing my knowledge with others. I speak at industry events and mentor professionals to help them grow in their careers. My goal is to give back to the tech community and support the next generation of leaders. Let’s Connect: m.stepanenko@gmail.com I’m open to discussing digital transformation, DevSecOps, and cloud technology opportunities. Skills: DevOps / DevSecOps: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle Commerce Cloud, Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD), Cloud Architecture, Security, Incident Response, Risk Management, System Monitoring Ecommerce & Digital Transformation: Strategy, AI Strategy, IT Strategy, Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, System Integration Information Technology: Data Center & Cloud Management, IT Management, Infrastructure, Networking, Project Management, Budget Management, ITIL, Change Management