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Val Kafedzhy

Infrastructure & Security Architect · enterprise platforms, networks, cloud, and AI systems

I design, build, and secure enterprise platforms, networks, and cloud infrastructure.

With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, I connect architecture decisions with reliable operations, practical security controls, and business priorities.

My current focus includes the platforms and security foundations that AI systems depend on.

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  • AI Infrastructure Security

    Security for the platforms AI runs on: workload and agent identity, keys and PKI, the model supply chain, and the controls auditors sign off on.

  • PKI & Encryption

    Public key infrastructure, encryption, key management, certificates, and the trust foundations secure systems depend on.

  • Email Security & Privacy

    Email authentication, transport security, privacy, and the operational controls that keep messages trustworthy.

  • DNS Security & Privacy

    DNS security, privacy, DNSSEC, resilient resolution, and the controls that protect naming infrastructure.

  • Kubernetes Security

    Kubernetes workload security, identity, admission controls, isolation, and the platform practices that keep clusters dependable.

  • Zero Trust

    Zero Trust architecture, firewalls, identity-aware access, segmentation, and the platform controls that limit blast radius.

  • Networking

    BGP, anycast, enterprise routing, IPv6, high-performance networking, and multi-region connectivity for modern platforms.