Andrea Salt
@andreas
Solutions and Systems Engineer driving scalable, secure Kubernetes and CI/CD platforms.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Solutions and Systems Engineer with experience designing scalable, cost-effective technology solutions and leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable platforms. I specialize in Kubernetes, CI/CD, automation, and translating business and compliance needs into technical specifications that align engineering priorities with stakeholder goals.
At AT&T I managed and enhanced a multi-tenant Kubernetes platform (2,000+ nodes, 30+ clusters), migrated integration testing from Jenkins to GitHub Actions, and implemented Ansible-driven upgrades and automated patch scheduling that achieved 100% OS update coverage and saved significant labor hours. I have designed architectural blueprints, overseen Helm chart lifecycles, and coordinated auditable, automated deployments with Flux and Jira.
I also build data and visualization solutions—developing Power BI dashboards, Python automation pipelines, and microservice prototypes—to improve observability, accelerate release confidence, and reduce manual effort. I communicate technical decisions effectively at the executive level while maintaining a hands-on approach to implementation and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leads cross-functional teams to manage and scale a multi-tenant Kubernetes platform (2,000+ nodes, 30+ clusters), automated CI/CD pipelines, and compliance-driven upgrades, delivering reliable, auditable deployments and saving 160 annual labor hours via automation.
AT&T Labs
Built Power BI dashboards and Python automation pipelines to visualize KPIs and automate antenna parameter changes, enabling leadership go/no-go decisions and more controlled, lower-risk releases.
Field and Services Transformation
Analyzed MySQL/Oracle data and developed Python microservices and ETL scripts to assess copper cable health and transform large datasets, reducing processing time from 37 to 2 minutes and lowering dispatch costs.
Taught and supported intermediate programming and microcontroller coursework, optimized assignment management to save 30 minutes weekly, and evaluated performance for ~30 students per semester.
Designed and implemented a KPI tracker and validated C-suite release reporting, maintaining project milestone documentation and delivering actionable insights into project health.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering; Mathematics
Grade: GPA: 3.985, Summa Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Honors in the Liberal Arts; Tau Beta Pi; IEEE Eta Kappa Nu; Phi Beta Kappa; SMU Presidential Award of Excellence
Completed dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics with high academic distinction and Honors in the Liberal Arts.
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