Jeff Smith

Backend & Platform Engineer

Identity-first infrastructure • Durable backend systems • Kubernetes-native design

Overview

I build backend and infrastructure systems where identity, authority, and runtime behavior are explicit and inspectable.

My work focuses on:

• Kubernetes-native identity (SPIRE / SPIFFE)
• Admission and supply-chain enforcement
• Durable authority logging (PostgreSQL)
• Observable systems (Prometheus)
• Explicit architectural boundaries

I design systems to demonstrate both capabilities and limits.

Claims are scoped to implementation and backed by artifacts.

Current Focus

• Pursuing senior backend / platform engineering roles
• Open to limited, well-scoped consulting engagements
• Continuing to refine production-grade portfolio slices