Michael
Mendy
Building secure, scalable CI/CD and cloud infrastructure to enable great teams to ship fast with confidence, measured by improved DORA metrics. Kubernetes, Terraform, gated promos, canaries, and instant rollbacks. Blazing-fast deployments with production-grade safety.
I've Worked With:
Software Engineer based in San Francisco
I've worked with Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Google, Motorola, and AMA building enterprise infrastructure.
With over a decade of experience specializing in DevOps and version control technologies, I possess deep expertise with CI/CD pipelines, YAML, Docker, Perforce, and other infrastructure technologies managing global server deployments.
Additionally, I have extensive speaking experience giving talks at various conferences including IBM, Droidcon, Arm, Replicated, LeadDev, DevOps Conf, and more.
Work Experience
The Timeline
Software Engineer
Travis CI
Leading the development of CI/CD infrastructure that powers thousands of builds daily. I architect and implement features that enable developers to customize their build pipelines with unprecedented flexibility. My work includes managing global server deployments across multiple regions, ensuring 99.9% uptime for enterprise clients. I've also become a key voice in the developer community, presenting at major conferences and providing expert technical support to our engineering community.
Software Engineer
LASOR
As a Python and Django developer at LASOR, an agile research organization, I contributed to studies on the progression of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). With NAFLD impacting 25% of Americans and no viable treatment options, LASOR aimed to reverse this trend through data-driven research and partnerships across medicine, technology, and industry. My role involved leveraging analytics to advance LASOR's mission of combating NAFLD.
Lead Software Engineer
Cheekd
Led a talented team of 3 engineers in building innovative mobile networking technology. I architected and implemented 'Access Point Hopping,' a groundbreaking feature that earned a US Patent. Working with React Native and Django, I built scalable backend systems that handled real-time location-based networking for thousands of users. This role honed my leadership skills and taught me how to balance technical innovation with practical product delivery.
Software Engineer
FC Flamingo
Built full-stack web applications for major brand clients using Ruby on Rails. I focused on DevOps practices, implementing automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code. This role deepened my understanding of modern web development and introduced me to the power of automation in software delivery.
Software Engineer
Path
Designed and implemented server-side APIs for Path's mobile and web applications, serving millions of users. I worked extensively with Python to build scalable backend services, rapidly prototyping new features while maintaining high performance standards. This experience taught me the importance of API design and the challenges of building systems at scale.
Keynotes
I've had the privilege of sharing knowledge and experiences with thousands of developers worldwide. My talks focus on practical insights from building and scaling CI/CD systems, managing enterprise infrastructure, and implementing DevOps best practices.
I believe in the power of community and knowledge sharing. Whether I'm presenting at a major conference or engaging in technical discussions on forums, my goal is always to help teams work more efficiently and build better software. My presentations combine real-world case studies, live demonstrations, and actionable takeaways that attendees can immediately apply to their own projects.
Featured Conferences
Talks I've Done
Speaking engagements and technical presentations on CI/CD, DevOps, and software engineering
Running Travis CI on Arm
Demo showcasing Travis CI running on Arm architecture and comparing performance metrics across different platforms.
The Value of Replicated
Discussing the strategic value and implementation of Replicated at RepliCon Q3 2022.
IBM Z Day
IBM Z Day 2021 was a free, one-day virtual conference on September 15, 2021, focused on IBM Z and LinuxONE enterprise computing, featuring over 100 speakers, more than 75 sessions, and a 24-hour student global meetup for learning about AI, hybrid cloud, quantum-safe security, application modernization, and the broader IBM Z ecosystem.
Running Android emulators in Travis CI
How to run Android emulators on Travis CI using various components in an easy to follow manner.
Travis CI + Building on Android
Michael Mendy shows you how to wire up an Android app to Travis CI, for example creating a basic .travis.yml so your Android project builds and tests automatically in CI/CD at Droidcoin.
Building Smart with Travis CI and Docker
Learn how to leverage Travis CI and Docker together to create efficient, reproducible build environments and streamline your CI/CD pipeline with containerized workflows.
The less complicated way of using Docker and Travis CI in conjunction
A practical guide to simplifying your Docker and Travis CI integration, making containerized CI/CD workflows more accessible and easier to implement for development teams.
Running Travis CI on Specific VM's
A comprehensive guide to configuring and running Travis CI builds on specific virtual machines, optimizing your CI/CD pipeline for different environments and architectures.
Authored Papers
Countering IMSI-catchers and Forensic Probes whilst helping agencies like FBI with Rigmaiden: A Protocol for Secure Apple Device Defense
By Michael Allen Mendy
A defensive security protocol for macOS and iOS systems designed to detect and neutralize physical and digital intrusion attempts...
Perforce Expertise
Deep expertise in enterprise version control, managing large-scale codebases and binary assets at the frontier of development workflows.
Terracotta
I've created custom software called Terracotta that makes Git repositories Perforce compatible, bridging the gap between modern distributed version control and enterprise scale centralized systems. This innovative solution enables teams to leverage Git workflows while maintaining Perforce infrastructure.
Version Control Architecture
Expert in designing and implementing scalable Perforce depot structures for large-scale enterprise projects.
Branching Strategies
Advanced knowledge of stream-based workflows, mainline development, and complex merge operations.
Performance Optimization
Specialized in optimizing Perforce server performance, replication, and handling massive binary assets.
Security & Access Control
Implementation of robust security policies, protections, and fine-grained permission systems.
RBAC Implementation
Role-Based Access Control design and deployment, managing user permissions, group hierarchies, and access policies at scale.
CI/CD Integration
Seamless integration of Perforce with modern CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployment workflows.
Team Collaboration
Facilitating efficient team workflows, code reviews, and collaboration across distributed development teams.
Stream Architecture
Technical Expertise
Extensive expertise with frontier development tools and infrastructure technologies. I specialize in building scalable systems that power enterprise applications for millions of users.
Languages & Frameworks
Building modern applications with cutting-edge technologies
JavaScript
Python
Ruby
React
Django
Rails
DevOps & Infrastructure
Orchestrating scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Apache
Hadoop
Groovy
Puppet
Consul
Vault
CI/CD & Version Control
Streamlining development workflows and version control
Perforce
Travis CI
Git
GitHub
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
Jenkins
Argo
CircleCI
Databases & Data
Managing and scaling data infrastructure for enterprise applications
MongoDB
Supabase
PostgreSQL
Redis
MySQL
MariaDB
Elasticsearch
DynamoDB
Cassandra
SQLite
Cloud & Platforms
Deploying and managing applications across cloud providers
AWS
GCP
Azure
Lambda
Vercel
Netlify
Heroku
DigitalOcean
Cloudflare
AI & ML
Building intelligent applications with cutting-edge AI technologies
OpenAI
TensorFlow
PyTorch
LangChain
Anthropic
Featured Projects
Throughout my career, I've worked on transformative projects that have impacted millions of users and shaped the way teams build software.
Access Point Hopping
Cheekd • 2016-2018
Pioneered an innovative networking technology that revolutionized how mobile devices connect in crowded environments. This patent-pending system intelligently manages wireless access points to maintain optimal connectivity for users. I led the complete architecture, design, and implementation of this feature, working closely with React Native for the mobile interface and Django for the backend infrastructure. The technology was granted a US Patent and became a core differentiator for the platform, enabling seamless networking experiences in high-density venues like conferences and events.
Travis CI On-Prem
Travis CI • 2019-Current
Architected and built critical features for one of the world's leading continuous integration platforms, serving thousands of organizations globally. My work focused on creating flexible, customizable build pipelines that adapt to diverse development workflows. I implemented advanced caching strategies, parallel execution systems, and intelligent resource allocation that reduced build times by up to 40%. Managing global server deployments across multiple regions, I ensured 99.9% uptime for clients including Fortune 500 companies. This role also involved extensive speaking engagements, where I presented at major conferences and helped shape the future of CI/CD best practices.
Version Control Systems
Multiple Clients • 2012-Current
Implemented and managed Perforce version control systems for some of the world's most prestigious institutions and corporations. My clients included Stanford University, MIT, Harvard, Google, Lockheed Martin, and Nike. I designed scalable version control architectures that handled massive codebases with thousands of developers working simultaneously. This involved optimizing performance for large binary files, implementing sophisticated branching strategies, and ensuring data integrity across distributed teams. My expertise in Perforce has made me a go-to consultant for organizations requiring robust version control solutions.
Rigmaiden
Security Research • 2025-Current
Rigmaiden is a secure and efficient system management tool for handling USB devices, network interfaces, and system resources across multiple platforms. In particular it can detect IMSI-catching activity and turn a phone to airplane mode. This is for educational use only, made for law enforcement, specifically the FBI. Rigmaiden is named after Daniel David Rigmaiden.
GitHub
I basically don't respond to outreach, I'm in a full-time role. The best thing to do is check out my GitHub. If you still choose to reach out, include a concise brief message with context.