Arash Izadi

DevOps & Software Engineer at RVO Health

Temecula, CA (~50 miles from San Diego tech hub)


Professional Timeline

  • Improved Kubernetes infrastructure reliability by identifying security risks and implementing long-term mitigations.
  • Led efforts to modernize legacy applications by containerizing them and standardizing deployments with Helm.
  • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and custom Go scripts to reduce toil.
  • Maintained and optimized AWS infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
  • Acted as GitHub admin to enhance repo governance, enforce security guardrails, and manage workflows at scale.
  • Enhanced developer productivity by integrating Devbox and Nix with automated tooling.
  • Boosted engineering output by leveraging approved AI tools for prototyping and research within compliance guidelines.
  • Built robust observability systems by integrating Datadog with applications and infrastructure for full-stack monitoring.
  • Drove technical discovery by authoring RFCs that guided engineering decisions for exploratory or high-impact stories.

  • Led critical development of a new MVP initiative under NDA, meeting tight deadlines by architecting scalable components in Scala.
  • Created system diagrams and technical flowcharts to align engineers and stakeholders around complex feature sets.
  • Modernized legacy systems by refactoring core logic and bridging integrations with current platforms.
  • Supported production readiness through regular code reviews, on-call participation, and timely hotfix delivery.
  • Maintained high code quality by enforcing documentation, automated tests, and peer-reviewed contributions.

  • Built secure, compliant microservices in Scala to support healthcare workflows in a regulated environment.
  • Developed and maintained RESTful APIs integrated with PostgreSQL for data consistency and reliability.
  • Used Splunk, and Datadog to diagnose issues, optimize services, and ensure operational transparency.
  • Worked on a 24/7 live production system supporting state government clients, ensuring high availability and compliance through careful monitoring, on-call support, and incident response.
  • Improved software maintainability by writing robust unit tests and documenting legacy behavior for continuity.

  • Developed interactive game prototypes using Unity and C# to explore real-time user feedback and game mechanics.
  • Built experimental HCI projects using Arduino, P5.js, and Processing to combine physical interfaces with digital interaction.
  • Explored creative coding and media art by integrating MAX/MSP with sound, visuals, and user input.

  • Provided desktop support and A/V troubleshooting in educational settings, including setup, diagnostics, and user support.
  • Launched and managed 10+ business initiatives by conducting research, hiring staff, and scaling user growth across global markets.
  • Brought 10+ years of customer service experience across industries, with strong problem-solving skills.

Skills & Tools

Technical Skills
  • kubectl, Docker, Helm, Terraform
  • git, gh, GitHub, GitHub Actions
  • Scala, Golang, Bash, Scala.js, Python
  • AWS: EC2, RDS, Secrets Manager, S3, Route53, IAM
  • Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch
  • PostgreSQL, REST APIs
  • CLI, MacOS, Windows, Linux
Soft Skills
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Documentation and technical writing
  • Mentorship and code reviews
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Fast context-switching
Hard Skills
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Monitoring & Observability
  • Secure system design
  • Live debugging in monolithic and microservice architectures
  • Agile / Kanban methodology