Dan Centurion
Chesapeake
Summary
Seasoned Associate Cloud Consultant with a robust background at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in cloud architecture design and AI security implementation. Excelled in deploying innovative solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing system security and performance. Skilled in AI workflows, cloud solutions, and hybrid cloud architectures, with a proven ability to deliver scalable, costumer-centric solutions. Passionate about AI, networking, hardware, security, and creative solutions that lead to innovation. Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Cloud Consultant
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Chesapeake, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Designed and deployed cloud and AI solutions for public and commercial sectors, optimizing workflows and system performance.
- Designed and implemented cloud infrastructure for secure data pipelines, storage solutions, identity and access management, and user connectivity.
- Streamlined infrastructure management implementing innovative and creative solutions using CI/CD pipelines, IaC management, and security best practices.
- Led technical reviews and provided consultative guidance to enterprise customers, enabling them to adopt best practices for AI and cloud technologies.
Cryptologic Technician (Collection)
Naval Special Warfare, NSW
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided focused data analytics and tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) support to Special Operations Commanders using unique tactics, techniques, and procedures to perform full spectrum intelligence operations.
- Briefed and advised senior U.S. Intelligence officials on complex target network activities and threats leading to the approval and execution of four operations with high technical complexities.
- Managed two cross-domain teams of technical engineers, cyber operators, and intelligence professionals during the execution of three strategic operations across five high-stress environments.
- Performed data collection, analysis, and precision geolocation operations in support of special operations at forward operating bases and from a variety of SOF maritime platforms and aerial platforms.
Satellite Systems Operations Manager
National Security Agency, NSA
Aurora, CO
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Supervised a joint team comprised of 11 personnel on satellite collection, data management, analysis, and
dissemination across five continents. - Analyzed and managed metadata and data content from government databases to inform and influence strategic decisions and improve warfighter operations.
- Authored advanced qualification standards across an NSA technical branch improving the performance of 70
engineers and data analysts. - Became first ever quadruple qualified service member of more than 70 personnel in the Communications
Intelligence (COMINT) Branch.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cloud Computing
Western Governors University
12-2025
Skills
- Cloud architecture design
- Network configuration
- AI Workloads
- Data Migration & Pipeline
- Linux
- Security, Risk, and Compliance
- AI Security Implementation
Certification
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- CompTIA Network Plus (+)
- CompTIA Security Plus (+)
- CompTIA Linux Plus (+)
Timeline
Associate Cloud Consultant
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
05.2022 - Current
Cryptologic Technician (Collection)
Naval Special Warfare, NSW
11.2018 - 11.2022
Satellite Systems Operations Manager
National Security Agency, NSA
08.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Cloud Computing
Western Governors University