k.Kevin LukritzDEVOPS & PLATFORMS
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BUILDING THE BRIDGE FROM CODE TO PRODUCTION

Hi, my name is

Kevin Lukritz.

DevOps Architect.
Platform Engineer.

I build platform-driven, cloud-native infrastructure that helps development teams deploy securely, confidently, and at scale.

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Kevin LukritzTHE PERSON BEHIND THE PLATFORMS

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Platform-minded.
People-focused.

I’m a DevOps Architect with over a decade of experience building and operating developer-centric platforms and resilient infrastructure.

I specialize in bridging the gap between development needs and operational realities—creating self-service CI/CD ecosystems, standardizing platforms, and building tools that make the everyday work better.

A few technologies I work with

  • Go
  • PowerShell / DSC
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • Azure
  • HTMX
  • Alpine.js
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

THE JOURNEY SO FAR

Experience.

Full résumé
From enterprise operations
to developer platforms.

2010 — PRESENT

ALDI

Software Development Engineer III (DevOps)

Jan 2023 - Present
  • Championed DevOps modernization, reducing pipeline latency and significantly enhancing the organization’s security posture.
  • Standardized team operations by automating process bottlenecks, resulting in a measurable increase in overall development velocity.
  • Served as a technical liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring product features aligned with complex business requirements and security mandates.
  • Mentored engineering staff on platform architecture, reducing onboarding time for new hires by two weeks.
  • Developed and maintained GitLab CI/CD templates utilizing Bash and PowerShell, serving 50+ internal applications.
  • Implemented scalable Helm and Terraform modules to standardize deployments on Azure AKS.
  • Integrated Octopus Deploy, GitLab, and Cloudsmith to automate complex, multi-stage DevOps workflows.
  • Architected a self-service deployment portal using Go, HTMX, and Alpine.js, enabling developers to manage multi-environment releases independently.
ALDI

Software Development Engineer II (DevOps)

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
  • Partnered with QA Automation teams to integrate Selenium pipelines, enhancing end-to-end testing reliability.
  • Collaborated with international engineering units to architect a centralized package management strategy, simplifying dependency deployment and version maintenance.
  • Designed and implemented a .NET API for remote printer management, providing efficient, secure printing capabilities for distributed enterprise locations.
  • Developed PowerShell DSC modules to enforce consistent Windows server configurations, eliminating configuration drift across the environment.
  • Assisted in the design of a GitOps-driven deployment platform for Azure AKS to support global infrastructure scalability.
ALDI

Software Development Engineer I (DevOps)

May 2020 - Aug 2021
  • Led the migration of multi-project source code repositories from Bitbucket to GitLab to centralize development workflows.
  • Refactored legacy Bamboo CI/CD pipelines into modern, scalable GitLab CI/CD pipelines, increasing deployment reproducibility.
ALDI

IT Specialist (Servers)

Nov 2018 - May 2020
  • Developed PowerShell tools to orchestrate and track the migration of 1,900+ retail store servers from Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2016, ensuring zero-downtime compliance across all locations.
  • Automated system maintenance with custom PowerShell scripts, including disk space remediation, domain controller rebuilds, and centralized service health monitoring.
  • Streamlined divisional server management through scripted startup/shutdown routines, improving operational control across the enterprise.
  • Orchestrated network staging of store server images and synchronized deployment workflows with Ivanti infrastructure.
Crate & Barrel

Cloud and Applications Administrator

Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
  • Maximized system stability and reliability by implementing automation tools across the enterprise landscape.
  • Provided comprehensive support for computer systems and appliances to ensure uninterrupted sales growth and profitability.
  • Executed technical service projects and established standardized system administration procedures to optimize an enterprise-class infrastructure.
  • Provided VMWare environment support.
  • Built and managed automation jobs in BMC Control-M.
  • Developed VM templates using PowerShell for streamlined deployment.
Crate & Barrel

Technical Operations Specialist

Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
  • Collaborated with software development, DevOps, and engineering teams to provide robust operational support.
  • Implemented industry best practices for system monitoring, ensuring high availability of mission-critical applications.
  • Managed escalation processes and generated technical reports to improve incident resolution times.
Crate & Barrel

Server Administrator

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
  • Installed, configured, and maintained enterprise computer systems to support corporate sales and profitability.
  • Coordinated technical service projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and enterprise landscape requirements.
  • Developed and implemented standardized administrative procedures to enhance security and system performance.
Crate & Barrel

Technical Services / Desktop Technician

Nov 2010 - Oct 2014
  • Designed and implemented secure VPN network solutions to support remote connectivity for At-Home Agents.
  • Managed enterprise-wide software deployment and asset inventory tracking using Dell Kace.
  • Implemented and integrated new technologies through Google Workspace Services.
  • Provided comprehensive technical support for corporate headquarters and retail store environments.
  • Developed, optimized, and deployed standardized PC system images to ensure uniform hardware configuration and performance.

FOUNDATIONS & CONTINUED LEARNING

Education & certifications.

2014

Associate in Applied Science: Computer & Internet Technician

College of Dupage

Comprehensive study of enterprise hardware, OS architecture (Windows/Linux), and network infrastructure. Developed foundational skills in systems administration and complex troubleshooting.

2011–2013

Network Security & Systems Certifications

College of Dupage

Professional certifications completed: CCNA Security, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Specialist, and Internetworking Technician. Validated expertise in firewall management, secure VPN architecture, and Windows Server infrastructure (AD/DNS/DHCP).

2010

Certificate: Computer Information Systems

Technology Center of Dupage

Fundamental programming concepts and computer science principles, providing a strong baseline for software automation and scripting.

BUILT, SHIPPED, SHARED

Things I’ve worked on.

More on GitHub

Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility

Contributed to a widely used open-source Windows optimization and management utility, impacting thousands of users.

  • System Stability: Enhanced core logic by moving installer execution into isolated runspaces to eliminate process blocking and hangs.
  • Resiliency: Implemented advanced exception handling to gracefully manage system errors, improving overall utility uptime.
  • Data Standardization: Implemented JSON-based configurations, effectively decoupling configuration from hard-coded logic.
Powershell

Durp Deploy

A single-binary deployment tool built with Go, HTMX, and Alpine.js. A “Vibe Coding” experiment exploring what AI can and cannot do.

  • Immutable Releases: Snapshots of deployment steps and variables with versioning for reproducible deployments.
  • Live Log Streaming: Real-time SSE-based log streaming in the browser during deployments.
  • Environment Scoping: Define dev/staging/prod environments with scoped variables resolved at deploy time.
  • Bash Step Runner: Ordered bash scripts execute sequentially per environment with mid-run cancel support.
GoHTMXAlpine.JS

Dear Marcus

A private-by-design daily Stoic journaling app for Android.

  • Local-first: Entries, reflections, and backups stay on-device.
  • Optional AI reflection: Uses Gemini Nano via ML Kit Prompt API when available on device.
  • No cloud dependency: No telemetry, no Firebase, and no automatic cloud sync.
  • Reminder support: Daily local reminders and full export/import control for your data.
AndroidKotlinML Kit

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