As an expert in development operations (DevOps) with a business mindset from Wisepace, I help companies achieve peak efficiency within months. I collaborate with developers, implement automation solutions, and ensure end-to-end observability for applications and services while resolving business-level challenges with department leaders.
I dedicate my on-job free time to developing internal Golang tools that automate routine tasks for my team.
My technical leadership at Volkswagen Group has resulted in a 60%+ efficiency boost and the successful mentoring of seven operation engineers.
60%+
Average Result
7
Engineers Mentored
I study neuropsychology to understand human behavior and brain working principles. This knowledge helped me found Wisepace, inspired by Andrey Kurpatov's works on neuropsychology and business development.
As a car enthusiast, I maintain and repair my vehicles independently. This hands-on approach not only saves money but also satisfies my passion for automotive engineering.
I'm passionate about Web3 and actively invest in cryptocurrency. Despite current corporate dominance in Web2, I believe Web3 will significantly impact the future of internet technology.
Building most cost-efficient applications via AWS and Azure cloud using managed and serverless solutions.
Implementing continuous delivery following GitOps best practices (AppOfApps principle) via ArgoCD and Flux.
5+ years experience managing clusters, operators, applications, and stateful/stateless workloads.
Achieved 50%+ cost reduction in most companies through operational and infrastructure optimizations.
Significantly improved pipeline speeds and application performance through code optimizations.
Built various processes from scratch including release management, development workflows, and risk analysis.
Implementing E2E monitoring via ELK, New Relic, AWS CloudWatch, and Azure Metrics following best practices.
Reduced incident response time from hours to minutes, with average resolution time of 20-45 minutes.
Contributing to application improvements, fixing critical bugs and memory leaks.
Mentoring juniors through practical and theoretical tasks, helping them achieve their career goals.
Experience in business development, startup growth, and FinOps from founding Wisepace.
Led multiple projects involving 20+ teams across software development, DevOps, and platform engineering.
Strong knowledge of SOLID, 12-factor, conventional commits, and semantic versioning principles.
Experience with Hexagonal, MVC, Microservices, and Event-Driven architectures.
Contributed to multiple different (ex: WebCheck, Gin Gonic, and Edu01) public repositories.
Consultant & Founder @ Wisepace
Nov 2024 - Present
Site Reliability Engineer
May 2024 - Present
Founder
Jun 2024 - Nov 2024
Site Reliability Engineer
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
DevOps Engineer
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
Platform Engineering Lead
Feb 2023 - Oct 2023
Platform Engineer
Jun 2021 - Feb 2023
Linux System Administrator
Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
Internship
July 2019 - Dec 2019
Amazon Web Services
Codefresh
Codefresh
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Additionally I'm offering mentorship services for passionate IT students and junior engineers. I have personalized mentorship programs for software development and DevOps, designed to accelerate your career and help you reach your full potential.
4+
Students Successfully Hired
100%
Job Market Success Rate
4-12
Months Average Journey
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Junior Software Developer @ Zerofy
"I can't say enough good things about working with Christofher Köst! He's not just a mentor - he's a true leader who has this amazing talent for bringing out the best in people. What makes him special isn't just his technical expertise - it's how he pushes you to think outside the box and tackle challenges in ways you hadn't considered before."
Software Developer @ Zerofy
"Working with Christofher has been transformative for my career. His deep understanding of both development and DevOps practices, combined with his ability to explain complex concepts simply, helped me bridge the gap between theory and practical application. He didn't just teach me the technical skills - he helped me develop the problem-solving mindset."
Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio. As a DevOps Engineer and Entrepreneur, I'm passionate about creating efficient, scalable solutions and helping businesses thrive through technology.
Whether you're looking for a DevOps consultant, interested in cloud solutions, or want to discuss potential collaborations, I'm always open to new opportunities and challenges.
