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I build production AI systems and teach software engineers to do the same.Every week I create real AI systems and automations that save time, save money, and increase leverage. Then I show you exactly how I built them. Complete code. Deployed to production. No theory.I've spent 20 years building software systems and leading engineering teams. Now I'm focused on applied AI - building systems that solve real problems and teaching others to do the same.I run two things:AI Engineer - A community where professional software engineers learn production AI through weekly live builds, code reviews, and hands-on projects. We build together: RAG pipelines, autonomous agents, automations.Leverage AI - Custom AI development for businesses when off-the-shelf tools aren't enough. AI systems, intelligent workflows, and automations that scale your business operations.📩 Get my free weekly newsletter: newsletter.owainlewis.com👥 Join the community: skool.com/aiengineer💼 Work with me directly: leverageai.co

Owain Lewis

Catamac

Transitioned from a hands-on role to a leadership position overseeing engineering and IT functions. Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and mentoring a distributed team to drive the successful delivery of innovative technology solutions aligned with business goals.
- Overseeing the strategic planning and execution of software projects to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.
- Implementing best practices in DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) to enhance project delivery timelines.
- Supervising database systems to ensure data integrity, security, and availability for business operations.
- Supervising IT infrastructure to support business continuity and scalability.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives, driving process improvements and operational excellence.
- Providing strategic direction and support to enhance the integration of technology solutions within the business framework.
- Driving process improvements and optimizing systems administration to achieve higher efficiency and performance.

Software Engineering & IT Manager

Multi-faceted role encompassing various responsibilities in Software Development (.NET stack), DevOps, Database Management, and Systems Administration.

Software Development:
•	Developing and maintaining internal software applications using the .NET technology stack
•	Participating in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
•	Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions and seamless integration with existing systems

DevOps:
•	Streamlining deployment processes and automation using Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps
•	Collaborating with the development team to enhance existing workflows and infrastructure
•	Implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient software releases

Database Management:
•	Overseeing the administration and maintenance of MS SQL databases
•	Ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of database systems
•	Collaborating with development teams to design and implement database structures and queries

Systems Administration:
•	Managing and maintaining Windows servers, ensuring their stability, security, and performance
•	Administering Software Defined Storage (S2D) and virtualization infrastructure using Hyper-V
•	Overseeing the configuration and optimization of IIS web servers and Cloudflare services
•	Providing end-user support for laptop/endpoint-related issues and managing networking infrastructure

In this role, I have successfully contributed to various projects and initiatives that have improved the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's technical infrastructure and software development processes.

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Strategic & results-driven technology leader with over 10 years of industry experience, primarily at Catamac in Adelaide. Recently transitioned into a leadership role, where I oversee the Software Engineering and IT functions to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes.

Expertise spans across software development, DevOps, database management, and systems administration, with a strong focus on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational growth.

I thrive in roles that require a blend of technical acumen and business-oriented collaboration. Track record includes delivering high-quality software solutions, optimizing systems for efficiency, and improving overall business performance through innovative technology implementations.

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