Model Serving
vLLM deployments with OpenAI-compatible APIs, model lifecycle patterns, startup strategy, batching, cache behavior, and throughput validation.
LLM inference platforms | GPU Kubernetes | Multi-cloud SRE
Alex Curiman
I build and operate cloud-native AI platforms for vLLM model serving, NVIDIA GPU workloads, API gateways, observability, and reliable data systems across Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS.
vLLM
NVIDIA GPU Operator
Kubernetes
API Gateways
Observability
Verified Certifications
Platform Direction
Production LLM Infrastructure
GPU Operations
NVIDIA GPU Operator, device plugin, DCGM metrics, dedicated node pools, scheduling controls, quota, and GPU saturation analysis.
Gateway Layer
Inference routing, authentication, tenant controls, rate limiting, model versioning, long-running request timeouts, and traffic shaping.
Reliability
Grafana, Prometheus/Mimir, Loki, Tempo, OpenTelemetry, alert rules, dashboards, and runbooks for real operational questions.
Selected Work
Evidence Over Claims
Public platform blueprint
vLLM GPU Kubernetes Blueprint
Production-oriented blueprint for vLLM deployment on Kubernetes with NVIDIA GPU Operator values, Gateway API routing, Prometheus rules, smoke tests, architecture docs, runbooks, and multi-cloud planning for AKS, GKE, and EKS.
- Focus
- vLLM
- GPU
- NVIDIA
- Cloud
- AKS/GKE/EKS
Cloud-native observability
AKS + Argo CD + Alloy Lab
Azure Kubernetes Service platform lab using Terraform, Argo CD app-of-apps, Helm, Grafana Alloy, Grafana Cloud, Loki, Mimir, Tempo, dashboards, scripts, and operational documentation.
Professional profile
Technical Writing and Platform Thinking
Writing and posts around AI, engineering roles, platform work, cloud systems, and how automation changes the practical responsibilities of engineers.
Engineering Stack
Cloud, Data, and AI Platform Delivery
LLM Serving
vLLM, OpenAI-compatible APIs, model routing, batching, inference gateway design
GPU Kubernetes
NVIDIA GPU Operator, device plugin, DCGM Exporter, GPU scheduling, node pools
Cloud Platforms
Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, AKS, GKE, EKS, cloud identity, networking, secrets
Delivery
Terraform, Helm, Argo CD, GitOps, Bash automation, GitHub workflows
Observability
Grafana, Prometheus/Mimir, Loki, Tempo, OpenTelemetry, Grafana Alloy
Data
SQL, Python, APIs, data pipelines, retrieval patterns, operational analytics
Security
Cloud security, secret handling, access control, platform hardening, cybersecurity
Certifications
Verified badges on Credly across cloud, data, security, and platform operations
Verified Credentials
Credly Certification Catalog
117
Total public badges
18
Certifications
65
Learning badges
21
Validations
Badge
Credential
Issuer
Type
Issued
Expires
LFS120: Conversational AI: Ensuring Compliance and Mitigating Risks
The Linux Foundation
Learning
2025-02-22
No expiration
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
IBM Professional Certification
Certification
2024-11-30
2026-11-30
CKS: Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
The Linux Foundation
Certification
2023-11-24
2025-11-24
Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification
Google Cloud
Certification
2023-06-19
2025-06-19
AWS Knowledge: Storage Technologist
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-15
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Data Migration - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-12
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: AWS for Games: Cloud Game Development - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-06
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Data Protection & Disaster Recovery - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-06
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Cloud Essentials - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-05
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Serverless - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-05
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Storage Core
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-05
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Block Storage - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-03
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: File Storage - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-03
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Media & Entertainment: Direct-to-Consumer and Broadcast Foundations - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-03
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Object Storage - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-06-02
No expiration
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner - Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-05-21
No expiration
AWS Knowledge: Architecting (Retired)
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Learning
2023-03-25
No expiration
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Certification
2023-03-06
2026-03-06
Business Intelligence Foundation Professional Certification - BIFPC™ !
Certiprof
Certification
2023-02-09
No expiration
Business Model Canvas Essentials Professional Certification - BMCEPC™ !
Certiprof
Certification
2023-01-06
No expiration
Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization
Coursera
Validation
2022-12-21
No expiration
AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
Microsoft
Badge
2022-09-18
No expiration
LFC194: Implementing Open Source License Compliance Management
The Linux Foundation
Learning
2022-09-15
No expiration
LFD103: A Beginner's Guide to Linux Kernel Development
The Linux Foundation
Learning
2022-09-15
No expiration
Getting Started with Microservices with Istio and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM
Validation
2022-06-12
No expiration
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft
Badge
2021-11-13
No expiration
