Kara Wolf
Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer • Full-Stack Developer
Specialized in high-stakes cloud operations with 8+ years at Amazon/AWS powering GovCloud billing, deep root cause analysis (RCA), and automated runbooks. Deep technical foundation bridging Linux internals, C programming, and Digital Forensics with modern serverless web architectures and privacy-first native Android applications.
Live Web Architectures
Production systems running on Cloudflare D1 edge SQL, Supabase PostgreSQL, and automated serverless pipelines.
ai2apk.com
Automated pipeline converting AI specifications and logic blueprints into compiled, installable Android APK packages.
kindsource.org
High-performance verified directory connecting conscious consumers with cruelty-free products and ethical community initiatives.
bridgetoearth.org
Digital resource platform centered on ecological stewardship, wild habitat restoration, and human-nature harmony.
ahimsalightwork.com
Curated writings and framework examining non-harm (Ahimsa), conscious technology ethics, and grounded mindful practices.
koalahappy.com
Lightweight positive community project providing intentional daily encouragement, goodwill prompts, and uplifting digital spaces.
Unified Edge Management
All external domains operate across global edge nodes with automated DNS SSL/TLS provisioning, zero cold-start microservices, and server-side sanitized endpoints.
Native Android APKs & Code
Engineered in Kotlin for performance, battery conservation, and digital autonomy. Offline-first Room persistence with zero invasive permissions.
Expenses Estimate
LIVE REPOPersonal Expense Tracker
A simple personal expense estimate tracker to monitor daily spending, calculate monthly burn rates, and project financial runway completely offline.
Simple Workout Tracking
Frictionless Movement Journal
Zero-friction daily workout and walking tracker. Fast entry for sets, trail miles, and stretching without account sign-ups or subscription paywalls.
Weekly Focus
Strategic Priority Manager
Organizes tasks with calendar overview instead of overwhelming daily micro-lists. Keeps high-priority initiatives front and center.
Indie Radio Player
Audio Background Streamer
Stream independent, non-commercial broadcast stations. Built with background service lifecycle listeners, media session notification controls, and zero battery leak.
Custom Android Launcher
Distraction-Free Intent Launcher
Text-driven minimalist home screen replacement designed to curtail endless scrolling and digital exhaustion. Immediate app filtering and sub-20MB RAM usage.
Be A Lighthouse
Steady Intention & Affirmation
Quiet mindfulness reflection app delivering calming daily anchoring, gentle non-intrusive notifications, and centered intentional check-ins.
Kara Wolf
Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer • Full-Stack Developer
Centreville, VA 20120 • karavwolf@proton.me • karavwolf.com
Technical Competencies Matrix
AWS (EC2, S3, Aurora MySQL, DynamoDB, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, GovCloud), Cloudflare D1 (Edge SQL), Supabase (PostgreSQL), Linux (Debian, RedHat, Amazon Linux).
C Systems Programming, Kotlin Android SDK, Jetpack Media3, Room, AOSP/LineageOS custom ROM compilation, Fastboot/ADB, Digital Forensics.
Python, Bash, JavaScript, Ruby, REST APIs, Brevo API, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Runbook Automation, RCA.
Elasticsearch, Kibana, CloudWatch Dashboards, Log Parsing, High-Severity On-Call Rotations, Packet Sniffers (Wireshark/tcpdump), Hexdumps.
Work Experience Timeline
Freelance | Full-Stack Developer & Cloud Specialist
Jan 2026 – PresentCentreville, VA (Remote)
- Architected and shipped serverless applications utilizing Cloudflare D1 (edge SQL) and Supabase (PostgreSQL) for real-time data storage and state management.
- Engineered automated workflows using Brevo REST APIs and LLM integration for rapid application updates, subscriber pipelines, and refactoring.
- Managed platform administration, CDN edge caching, DNS, and responsive layouts across multi-site web deployments (KindSource, KoalaHappy, AhimsaLightwork, BridgeToEarth, ai2apk).
- Developed and packaged privacy-first native Android applications in Kotlin with offline-first Room architectures and zero invasive telemetry.
Successful Spark | Technical Operations & Client Support Lead
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026College Park, MD / Remote
- Delivered front-line technical support, resolving customer inquiries, application access escalations, and user workflow challenges.
- Administered platform operations and payment integrations via Stripe with 100% financial accuracy, automating digital touchpoints to accelerate turnaround times.
Amazon & AWS | Systems Development Engineer
Jan 2017 – Jan 2025 (8 Years)Arlington, VA
- Resolved complex daily technical tickets and performed deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) across AWS Marketplace, Commerce Platform, AWS Training, and CloudWatch.
- Managed high-stakes 24/7 on-call rotations for AWS Marketplace (GovCloud) and Commerce Platform during critical database migrations powering global AWS customer billing.
- Engineered AI-driven diagnostic tools, automated runbook lookup scripts, and code review validation tools using Python, Bash, and Ruby to drastically reduce MTTR.
- Built Elasticsearch and Kibana analytics services to monitor region parity and system health metrics across commercial and specialized isolated regions (GovCloud).
- Administered AWS Aurora MySQL databases, created internal REST microservices, and automated CI/CD deployment pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC/CloudFormation).
- Authored operational runbooks, SOPs, and system architecture docs; interviewed and evaluated engineering candidates in formal hiring debriefs.
Certifications
Compassion, Resilience & Open Systems
Focused on technical systems that respect user sovereignty and promote an open and compassionate world. The philosophy underlying my code is shaped by three key pillars:
Promoting Exploration & Nature
Incorporating meditative outdoor awareness into software design. The goal is to build platforms that inspire users to explore nature and cultivate a peaceful relationship with life.
Animal Advocacy & Ahimsa
Dedicated to peaceful animal activism and non-violence (Ahimsa). This core conviction directly drives projects like KindSource and BridgeToEarth, leveraging cloud engineering to promote cruelty-free, ethical living.
Ethical Software Architecture
Firm believer in software that respects privacy by design: offline-first architectures, zero tracking SDKs, explicit permissions, and open compilation so that software remains a tool that serves the human being.