Rick Waterman
I lead cloud architecture and backend delivery — AWS serverless systems, event-driven services, and data platforms built for long-term ownership. Ten-plus years across backend and cloud engineering, AWS certified, based in Vancouver, WA in the Portland, OR metro.
- Role
- Lead Cloud Architect
- Experience
- 10+ years, backend and cloud systems
- Certified
- AWS Developer (2023) · Solutions Architect (2020)
- Based
- Vancouver, WA — Portland, OR metro, or remote
Focus
- Cloud architecture
- AWS account strategy, delivery paths, and production systems shaped for long-term ownership.
- Serverless platforms
- Event-driven services, APIs, and deployment workflows that keep teams moving without excess machinery.
- Data systems
- Practical data pipelines, storage models, and observability patterns for systems people can operate.