Dustin Godfrey
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing and operating enterprise-scale cloud and platform solutions. Expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, DevOps practices, and automation, alongside a strong command of Infrastructure as Code, storage platforms, and AI enablement across AWS, GCP, Anthos, OpenShift, and on-premises environments. Proven track record of enhancing reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency through strategic automation, innovative platform engineering, and effective cross-functional leadership. Committed to driving technological advancements that align with organizational goals and foster continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Cox Communications
01.2018 - Current
- Designed, deployed, and managed enterprise Kubernetes platforms across Anthos, AWS, GCP, OpenShift, and on-premises environments, supporting scalable, secure, and highly available application infrastructure.
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, Python, and Ansible, automating infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and operational workflows.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to provision and manage cloud resources, Kubernetes clusters, networking, and storage platforms across multi-cloud environments.
- Led Kubernetes optimization initiatives including workload rightsizing, autoscaling, storage management, capacity planning, and performance tuning to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
- Supported enterprise AI initiatives by deploying, integrating, and operationalizing Claude, Glean, GitHub Copilot, and other AI platforms while enabling engineering teams through AI-driven automation and development workflows.
Platform Engineer
Cox Communications
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Engineered and supported enterprise middleware, cloud, and platform services enabling reliable application deployment and operational scalability.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using Ansible, Jenkins, and scripting technologies.
- Built monitoring and observability solutions to improve platform visibility, alerting, incident response, and operational readiness.
- Partnered with development teams to implement DevOps practices, streamline release processes, and improve application reliability.
- Provided Tier 4 support for complex infrastructure, deployment, and application issues across production and non-production environments.
Senior Systems Engineer
Cox Communications
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Automated operational processes through scripting and configuration management tools, improving deployment consistency and reducing manual effort.
- Supported Linux and Windows server environments, enterprise applications, and critical production infrastructure.
- Developed SQL queries and operational tooling for troubleshooting, validation, reporting, and application support activities.
- Implemented monitoring, incident response, and operational best practices to improve service availability and performance.
- Collaborated with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to support software releases and continuous improvement initiatives.
Performance Consultant
Orasi Software
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed and executed performance, load, regression, and scalability testing for enterprise applications.
- Utilized LoadRunner and SQL Server analysis to identify application and infrastructure bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with development and infrastructure teams to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Delivered performance analysis and recommendations to stakeholders supporting critical business applications.
System Admin / Co-op
Cox Communications
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts for enterprise applications.
- Executed manual and automated testing across Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mainframe environments.
- Identified and tracked software defects while collaborating with development teams to improve software quality.
- Produced testing metrics and release-readiness reporting for project stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA01-2011
Skills
- Cloud & Platforms: AWS, GCP, Anthos, GKE, EKS, OpenShift, Rancher
- Containers & Kubernetes: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Istio, NGINX Ingress, Calico
- DevOps & Automation: GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git
- Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Alerting, Monitoring, Logging
- Storage: Portworx, CSI Drivers, Persistent Storage, Cloud Storage Platforms
- AI & Developer Productivity: Claude, Glean, GitHub Copilot, AI-Assisted Development
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Platform Engineering
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Cox Communications
01.2018 - Current
Platform Engineer
Cox Communications
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Systems Engineer
Cox Communications
01.2012 - 01.2015
Performance Consultant
Orasi Software
01.2011 - 01.2012
System Admin / Co-op
Cox Communications
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern Polytechnic State University