On-prem Kubernetes (RKE2)
Re-architected our 5 year old on-prem Kubernetes clusters, enabling simplified disaster recovery, continuous updates and automated cluster deployment reducing our RTO by over 90%.
Kubernetes (RKE2)TerraformAnsible
Trevor Edewaard
Infrastructure Automation Engineer
I'm an infrastructure engineer focused on building resilient, automated systems at scale. Currently architecting Kubernetes platforms, implementing GitOps workflows, and automating infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible.
My work includes designing on-premises Kubernetes infrastructure that reduced disaster recovery time by over 90%, managing 12,000+ global endpoints, and establishing Infrastructure as Code practices across VM provisioning, network automation, and cloud resources.
I've led major migrations—moving 1,000+ endpoints to Microsoft Intune, consolidating 50 cloud apps to Entra SSO, and retiring legacy systems that had been in place for 20 years. I also spoke at Tanium Converge 2023 and build tooling in Rust, Go, and PowerShell to solve real business problems.
Work Projects & Accomplishments
Professional achievements and contributions
Infrastructure as Code
Established Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD for VM provisioning, Kubernetes configuration, Route53, and F5 management.
TerraformAnsibleGitLab CI/CD
VM and Endpoint Life Cycle Management
Managed comprehensive lifecycle operations for VM infrastructure and 12,000+ workstations, including vulnerability remediation and third-party application management, which removed thousands of known exploitable vulnerabilities from the environment.
DattoVMware
Side Projects
Personal projects and experiments
Dwanium
Service to import Dell PC warranty end dates into Tanium Asset
RustDockerPostgres
Lenovium
Service to import Lenovo PC warranty end dates into Tanium Asset
Typescript
Edewaard Equipment
Website for Edewaard Equipment - Hudsonville, MI
TypescriptHTML/CSS
My Journey
Career milestones and experiences that shaped my path
BI Intern - Haworth
April 2015
Started my IT career as a Business Intelligence intern at Haworth (Office furniture manufacturer). Worked with SQL databases, created reports and dashboards, and learned the basics of data analysis and visualization.
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Next Internship
April 2016
BI was interesting but I realized I was lacking an understanding of the fundamentals of IT. Decided to take a new internship at Padnos Recycling Solutions working on the IT Help Desk. Gained hands-on experience with troubleshooting, user support, network infrastructure, and learned the importance of customer service in IT.
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Full Time IT Career
May 2017
Started working on the IT Service Desk at Service Express. Provided technical support for enterprise customers, managed ticketing systems, and developed strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
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Promoted to Systems Administrator
September 2020
Advanced to Systems Administrator role, taking on more infrastructure responsibilities. Managed server infrastructure, implemented automation solutions, worked with virtualization technologies, and gained experience with cloud platforms.
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IT Analyst at MillerKnoll
December 2023
Joined MillerKnoll as an IT Analyst to broaden my experience. Worked on enterprise IT projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and gained exposure to large-scale corporate IT operations.
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Back at Service Express
December 2024
Started as an Infrastructure Automation Engineer at Service Express. Focusing on infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and modern DevOps practices to streamline operations.
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