Justin Riddiough provides expertise in deploying, managing, and optimizing web applications within cloud environments. Drawing on his experience building and administering platforms like aimodels.org on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (utilizing Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Cloud SQL) and familiarity with Amazon AWS, he designs infrastructure for scalability and reliability. His approach incorporates DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipeline elements and configuration management, to streamline deployments and ensure operational efficiency, informed by experience supporting tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Bamboo in past roles.
- Value Delivered: Gain efficient, scalable, and reliable cloud hosting for your applications. Benefit from streamlined deployment processes, proactive monitoring, and optimized performance based on Justin’s practical experience managing cloud-native projects.
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- Infrastructure Management: Linux system administration, virtual environments (VirtualBox, Docker), Nginx/Apache configuration, DNS management.
- Monitoring & Performance: Implementing availability monitoring (Selenium) and performance analysis (New Relic, Blazemeter) to identify and resolve bottlenecks (MapLight).
- CI/CD & Automation Support: Experience supporting configuration management and deployment tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Git, GitHub Actions, Puppet, Ansible - skills listed).
Showcasing specific contributions related to Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Solutions:
AI Models Platform (Acquired)
Contribution to Cloud Infrastructure Devops Solutions:
Utilized Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for scalable application hosting, CI/CD, and database management.
- Deployed and managed the application on Google Cloud Run.
- Used Cloud Build for CI/CD and Cloud SQL for database management.
AI Data Integration Services:
Engineered a large-scale data pipeline to process and generate ~12,000 unique audio samples using ~450 RVC models, showcasing model diversity and driving significant user engagement.
- Designed and implemented an automated pipeline to showcase ~450 RVC voice models.
- Processed permissively licensed songs (Pixabay) involving vocal splitting, RVC model application, and audio recombination.
- Generated ~12,000 unique song samples (approx. 27 diverse song contexts per model) to demonstrate model capabilities.
- This content initiative proved to be a major driver of site traffic and user engagement.
- Managed associated AI model metadata and data handling processes (implying Cloud SQL use).
Custom Web Application Development:
Led the full lifecycle development of the Hugo-based platform, including backend automation pipelines and collaboration on related community sites.
- Architected and built the scalable Hugo static site.
- Developed the automation pipeline for the RVC audio generation project (Python, scripting).
- Managed full project lifecycle from conception to deployment and maintenance.
- Fostered community collaboration through development of related sites (open-neuromorphic.org, fmcheatsheet.org).
SEO Content Strategy Optimization:
Implemented robust SEO strategies resulting in top search rankings for key industry terms and significant organic traffic growth.
- Achieved top organic search results for competitive terms like ‘Download AI Models’, ‘AI Benchmark Tools’, and ‘Open Source AI Communities’.
- Executed technical SEO, on-page optimization, and structured content for maximum search engine discoverability.
- These strategies directly contributed to substantial and sustained organic traffic growth for the platform.
Open Neuromorphic Community Enablement & Visibility
Contribution to Cloud Infrastructure Devops Solutions:
Configured and optimized essential community tools and platforms to improve operational efficiency and member interaction.
- Set up and branded the Streamyard platform for professional live workshop sessions.
- Implemented Discord role management features to improve member identification and engagement.
- Provided general technical administration support for key community platforms (YouTube, Discord).
Custom Web Application Development:
Led the development of a new, user-friendly Hugo website and configured key community platforms (streaming, communication) to enhance engagement and professionalism.
- Developed and launched a new Hugo-based website, providing a robust and scalable platform for the community’s content.
- Configured Streamyard streaming platform, including professional branding setup, enabling high-quality workshop delivery.
- Introduced Discord configuration enhancements, such as self-assignable interest/expertise roles, to foster better community organization and contribution.
- Streamlined website content structure and terminology for improved clarity and user experience.
SEO Content Strategy Optimization:
Implemented SEO and content strategies resulting in top search rankings against industry giants, significant organic growth, and enhanced brand consistency across platforms.
- Achieved and maintained a top 3 average search position (~2.7) for the core term ’neuromorphic hardware’, ’neuromorphic’, and ’neuromorphic software’, establishing ONM as a key authority.
- The hardware directory became a primary organic traffic driver (>4,600 clicks, >139,000 impressions in 2 years).
- Designed and implemented a consistent thumbnail scheme for YouTube workshops, reinforcing the ONM brand identity and improving content discoverability.
- Boosted overall search visibility through technical SEO, meta tag optimization, and structured content architecture.
MapLight - Drupal Development for Political Transparency
Contribution to Cloud Infrastructure Devops Solutions:
Ensured site reliability and performance through monitoring and supported DevOps tooling.
- Spearheaded availability monitoring using synthetic tests (Selenium), identifying performance issues.
- Ensured high performance utilizing tools like New Relic and Blazemeter.
- Supported configuration management of tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Bamboo.
Custom Web Application Development:
Developed and architected data-centric Drupal sites, including custom modules and theming.
- Developed Drupal sites (maplight.org, votersedge.org) including custom module development and theming.
- Utilized Drupal modules to architect enterprise solutions for data management, display logic, and information architecture.