Stuart M. Bain
Strategic IT executive and solutions architect with 25+ years delivering innovative, secure, and scalable technology platforms for enterprise and government customers.
Professional Summary
As a strategic IT executive and solutions architect, I combine deep technical expertise with proven business leadership. My career spans government service, enterprise consulting, and entrepreneurship - from serving as an Intelligence Analyst in the Marine Corps to leading technical teams at AWS.
I specialize in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, containerization, and AI-driven development. My expertise in secure, compliant solutions for defense and intelligence communities is complemented by hands-on engineering skills and a passion for open-source innovation.
When not architecting cloud solutions or coding, I'm exploring emerging technologies, mentoring developers, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI-powered development workflows.
Career Highlights
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
Enlisted after high school and served with distinction as an Intelligence Analyst supporting classified aviation operations. This foundational experience established my career-long commitment to service, security, and technical excellence.
Service Highlights:
- • Earned meritorious promotion to every rank up to Sergeant
- • Selected for highly competitive MECEP program (1996)
- • Supported classified IT and network systems for aviation intelligence
- • First exposure to networked computing in classified military environment
- • Honorably discharged January 1998
Professional Experience
Senior Partner Solutions Architect
Partner with government integrators and agencies to design cloud-based distributed platforms for DoD and intelligence communities. Lead architecture of Kubernetes-based containerized systems with infrastructure as code and AI-driven software development workflows.
Key Achievements:
- ✓ Surpassed team's 2024 quota through technical leadership on major RFx submissions
- ✓ Delivered AI-DLC workshops helping customers automate secure software delivery
- ✓ Architected secure, scalable government cloud solutions aligned with FedRAMP and NIST RMF
- ✓ Promoted through Solutions Architect → Manager → Technical Program Manager → Senior Partner SA
- ✓ Led Navy/Marine Corps Solutions Architecture team of 13 direct reports (2021-2022)
- ✓ Managed strategic sales activities with senior military officers and executives
Senior Consultant
Provided solutions architecture and consulting for container platforms, DevSecOps, and automation. Key contributor to digital transformation initiatives for US Navy, Air Force, FBI, USPS, and Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor program.
Key Achievements:
- ✓ Pioneered containerization for Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor on-board systems
- ✓ Original team member on U.S. Navy's C2C24 'Compile to Combat in 24 Hours' DevSecOps initiative
- ✓ Led containerization of U.S. Air Force's Air Operations Center and open-source ODIE project
- ✓ Architected OpenShift solutions for FBI's Case Management System
- ✓ Implemented inheritable NIST 800-53 controls at container platform level
Practice Leader, Performance Monitoring
Led entire performance monitoring practice including solutions architects, consultants, and project managers. Managed P&L while delivering custom monitoring solutions for infrastructure, networking, and application performance.
Key Achievements:
- ✓ Managed complete practice P&L for commercial and public sector customers
- ✓ Promoted to Practice Leader within first year based on technical breadth
- ✓ Delivered both off-the-shelf and bespoke monitoring solutions
- ✓ Elevated team effectiveness through comprehensive training programs
Chief Technology Officer → President & CEO
Directed technical operations and product development, ultimately leading company growth and strategic positioning for successful industry acquisition. Became recognized thought leader in auction technology.
Key Achievements:
- ✓ Led company through growth phase culminating in successful acquisition
- ✓ Initiated modernization of auction applications - first-of-its-kind online solution
- ✓ Coordinated development efforts between U.S. and India-based teams
- ✓ Implemented comprehensive cybersecurity improvements and system hardening
- ✓ Early cloud adopter - migrated binary storage to AWS S3 in 2006
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Founded IT consulting firm built on decades of Linux, networking, and software engineering experience. Develops open-source tools including Mnemogram (AI-powered memory and search) and Mission Control (operational dashboard). Provides cloud architecture consulting, managed IT services, and custom Python/TypeScript development for businesses ready to modernize.
Technical Expertise
Cloud & Infrastructure
Containers & DevOps
Programming
Databases
Security & Compliance
AI/ML
Education & Certifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Coursework in Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Management, and Leadership
Computer Science and Management Science Studies
Attended under Marine Enlisted Commissioning and Education Program (MECEP) while on active duty