Breider Alexander Santacruz

Drive GenAI implementations and engineer AI-augmented solutions including agentic workflows, MCP integrations, and autonomous AI agents.
Lead secure architecture and infrastructure design on AWS and Kubernetes, delivering automation-first solutions for ZC crypto operations.
Align cross-team security execution, cloud-native operations, and automated delivery across crypto platform services.
Own platform incident response, availability monitoring, and continuous improvement to ensure high-reliability crypto operations.

Founded and lead Eskara, a cloud and platform engineering company focused on DevOps, security, and AI-native solutions.
Drive cloud architecture design and implementation for clients across MultiCloud and Kubernetes.
Manage business operations, client relationships, and end-to-end service delivery.
Build automation, serverless, and containerized solutions aligned with modern platform engineering practices.

Engineered and managed Linux server infrastructure and IaaS/PaaS cloud environments on AWS and Azure.
Designed and deployed containerized solutions using Kubernetes and Docker-based environments.
Built automation pipelines and serverless architectures on AWS and Azure to accelerate delivery.
Hardened security configurations and debugged web applications across Linux/Apache environments.

Maintained team performance above 85% KPI targets through structured planning and hands-on technical leadership.
Mentored engineers on DevSecOps practices and represented the team in strategic client technical sessions.
Architected and delivered secure automation workflows using Prisma Cloud, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling.
Led cloud-native platform projects, aligning technical execution with client objectives and continuous improvement.

Engineered DevSecOps pipelines using Prisma Cloud, Kubernetes, Containers, and CI/CD systems.
Ensured secure and reliable service delivery through proactive monitoring and operational discipline.
Led third-party service integrations and incident resolution to sustain continuous platform operations.
Contributed to security hardening and automation of cloud-native delivery pipelines.

Diagnosed and resolved complex Tier 3 technical issues across cloud-native infrastructure.
Operated and maintained Prisma Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Container environments.
Designed and implemented automated cloud-native processes to improve platform scalability and efficiency.
Collaborated with senior engineers on security hardening and platform optimization.

Managed Windows and Linux server infrastructure ensuring full LAN availability, performance, and bulk equipment lifecycle.
Enforced network security through firewall policies (ACL, NAT, PAT, VPN, QoS, Application Control) and enterprise Antivirus management.
Administered SaaS platforms (Office 365, Teams, Zoho CRM) and managed CMS-based web content via Joomla and WordPress.
Owned incident resolution for the Chambers of Commerce electronic invoicing system and managed supplier relationships under procurement policies.

Leadership, delivery, and security implementation.