# Colin Knapp

Focus: DevSecOps & Security Infrastructure

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Contact via MotherboardRepair.ca

## Professional Summary

DevSecOps consultant with extensive experience architecting secure, resilient infrastructure for government and healthcare clients. Expertise in compliance standards (WCAG 2.0 AA, CIS Level 1/2), security automation, and building geographically redundant systems. Proven track record of implementing Docker-based solutions and automated security tooling for enterprise environments.

## Key Achievements

- Government Infrastructure: Delivered WCAG 2.0 AA compliant learning management systems for US government clients through Addis Enterprises (2019-Present).
- DNS Resilience: Architected geographically redundant DNS cluster for Bishop Airport achieving A+ standard, capable of withstanding extreme disruptions including nuclear scenarios.
- Security Automation: Created Docker-based utility for automated WordPress malware removal, reducing infection frequency from daily to zero (2023).
- Healthcare Compliance: Implemented CIS Level 1 and 2 security standards for Improving MI Practices healthcare education platform.
- CI/CD Infrastructure: Established Jenkins CI/CD pipeline in 2013 that continues running the IntellectualSites open source ecosystem supporting a $5 billion gaming brand.

## Relevant Experience

### DevSecOps Consultant

Addis Enterprises

2019-Present

- Delivered WCAG 2.0 AA compliant learning management systems for US government clients
- Architected geographically redundant DNS infrastructure for Bishop Airport (bishopairport.org)
- Developed automated malware eradication tools for healthcare platforms
- Implemented CIS Level 1 and 2 security standards across multiple client environments
- Designed secure, scalable infrastructure for healthcare education content delivery

### Founder

ViperWire.ca

2023-Present

- Building AI-powered cybersecurity consultancy for enterprise-grade security
- Developing AI-augmented security analysis systems
- Creating scalable security solutions for SMBs

### Chief of Operations / VP / Co-Founder

Nitric Concepts

2018-2021

- Implemented DevSecOps practices using Docker, Fail2Ban, and Salt Stack for high-traffic gaming environments
- Established CI/CD pipelines and security practices for enterprise-scale gaming infrastructure
- Managed security for distributed team operations across multiple timezones

### Infrastructure Engineer

Self-Hosted Infrastructure

2020-Present

- Built comprehensive home infrastructure cluster using repurposed MacMini hardware for complete data sovereignty
- Self-hosted critical infrastructure including email, DNS, and over 100 additional services
- Developed WireGuard mesh networking tool for quantum-resistant networking deployment
- Regularly run Woodpecker CI and Gitea for on-premise source management, testing, and deployment

## Technical Skills

- Containerization: Docker, Docker Swarm, container orchestration
- CI/CD: Jenkins, Woodpecker CI, GitLab CI/CD, automated deployment pipelines
- Security: Fail2Ban, malware detection/removal, security hardening, penetration testing
- Infrastructure: Salt Stack, DNS (BIND, PowerDNS), WireGuard, bare-metal servers
- Compliance: WCAG 2.0 AA, CIS Level 1/2, government security standards
- Monitoring: High availability systems, automated monitoring, incident response

## Notable Projects

- Bishop Airport DNS Infrastructure - Geographically redundant A+ rated DNS cluster
- Improving MI Practices - HIPAA-aware healthcare education platform
- WordPress Security Automation - Docker-based malware eradication tool
- Nuclear-Resistant DNS - Extreme resilience infrastructure design

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