Josh Bradley

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven technologist with proficiency in emerging technologies and a focus on developing high-performing technical teams. Design, launch, and support enterprise-class AI services, container hosting, secure image management, and public edge cloud platforms. Experience developing AI services and platforms as well migrating monolithic or legacy services to cloud architectures. Recognized for customer service and driving innovation and efficiency through strategic use of cutting-edge technologies. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-impact solutions.

Expertise Includes

Technical LeadershipLearning & TeachingArchitecting Highly Available and Resilient PlatformsRapid DeliveryGlobal Cross-team CollaborationEmerging TechnologiesPublic Speaking

Technical Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureKubernetesContainersDevOpsSecOpsGitOpsPythonNode.jsAI/MLCloud PlatformsMicroservicesDocker

Experience

Senior Architect, AI

Enterprise Platforms, Cox Communications • 2024 - Present

As the Senior Lead AI Infrastructure Architect, I am responsible for designing and developing end-to-end AI infrastructure platforms that align with our IT OPS client lifecycle. I serve as a liaison between our clients and internal teams, including the AI Council, Product, Engineering, and Security organizations. My role encompasses ensuring our AI architecture, platforms, and services meet business goals while adhering to strategic architecture and security standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading AI platform design and development within public and on-premises environments.
  • Establishing and implementing best practices, standards, and guidelines for AI infrastructure.
  • Optimizing and troubleshooting AI infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
  • Researching emerging technologies and providing recommendations and proof-of-concepts.
  • Collaborating with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver AI solutions.

Director, Platform Innovation and Operations

Strategy Office, Cox Communications • 2021 - 2024

Perform as technical leader for strategy organization responsible for defining technology roadmap and providing support for multiple high-impact ventures. Direct multiple managers overseeing global hardware and software engineering teams to design and support nationwide customer-facing services. Manage $9MM+ budget and align with business objectives through monthly technology and KPI reviews for Chief Strategy Officer and leadership teams. Spearhead solutioning, architecture, and delivery for companies ranging from startups to enterprises valued up to $160B.

  • Quickly launched public edge cloud consisting of 5 data centers, offering services including 400Gbps network throughput, object / S3 storage, Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS), and GPUs.
  • Established AI-focused hosting environments designed for high-throughput GPU workloads.
  • Reduced time to delivery and increased quality, focusing on automation and utilizing Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) methodologies for devices and entire data centers.
  • Guaranteed protected platforms and safe customer experience, governing security office for edge cloud services, including coordination with enterprise security departments and strict adherence to data protection, end-to-end encryption, code scans, quarterly patching, and semiannual penetration testing.
  • Oversaw vendor management for Dell, Lenovo, NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, Pure, MetalSoft, Augtera, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Arista, Juniper, World Wide Technology, Ahead, and others, securing optimal partnerships and seamless integration of technologies.
  • Taught advanced topics, publicly presenting service availability features to Seattle Kubernetes meetup as well as live webinars available here
  • Architected Computer Vision platforms for major US cities and retailers, assisting with traffic intelligence and loss prevention.
  • Delivered virtualization and containerization cloud services by managing SaaS products across 15 nationwide data centers.

Senior Manager

Enterprise Platforms, Cox Communications • 2015 - 2021

Led 3 teams of engineers in the enterprise infrastructure organization, providing secure, enterprise-class container hosting and secure images.

Manager

Configuration Management, Cox Communications • 2010 - 2012

Alpharetta, GA

Senior Architect

Infrastructure, Data, and Technical Architecture, Cox Communications • 2006 - 2010

Alpharetta, GA

Education

Associate of Arts (AA), Music Theory

Santa Fe College • 1992 - 1994

  • Creating an Inclusive Environment
  • Management: Leading for Results, Influencing for Results
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified