NDA discipline.
No client name, no project specific, no financial figure leaves the room. Every project that involves confidential information is described at the level of architecture and function — never identifying detail.
STEPHEN CRAIG MITCHELL
Development Operations · AI Systems · Trust Operations · VIP Operations · Sales · Care Coordination
HENDERSON, NV · REMOTE
── Brief ──
I am a cross-domain operator who builds quiet, durable, confidential infrastructure and runs high-stakes operational workflows. My experience spans development operations and AI systems, trust and family-office technology, government sub-contract underwriting, VIP guest and customer operations, sales operations, event production, and high-acuity care coordination. Most recently I served five years as Technology & Operations Lead for a confidential client, where I built the Panther agent harness, Dynasty Ledger command center, and the five-class document doctrine that governs the organization. I operate from Henderson, NV by default and work remotely with periodic travel and relocation for the right opportunity.
── Audio Overview ──
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── Principles ──
Built, not wired.
Systems are built end-to-end on infrastructure the operator owns. No commercial agent-platform wrappers, no black-box dependencies, no vendor lock-in the client cannot unwind.
Document doctrine.
Every artifact has a class, a font, a naming convention, and a retention rule. Systems become defensible because they are documented — not the other way around.
Operator tone.
Calm execution. Precise communication. Durable outputs. The voice of someone who runs systems for institutions that handle real money under real names.
── Resume ──
Download the latest resume and cover-letter set. These files are updated whenever the underlying materials are finalized.
── Technologies & Platforms I Operate ──
Real tools and platforms used across technical, operational, and business workflows.
AWS
Google Cloud
Cloudflare
Docker
Linux
Nginx
Proxmox
OpenAI
Anthropic
OpenRouter
Hugging Face
LangChain
Pinecone
Weaviate
n8n
Zapier
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Bash
FastAPI
Node.js
React
Git
GitHub
GitHub Actions
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kafka
Airbyte
Pandas
NumPy
Stripe
Telegram
Notion
Obsidian
ClickUp
Excel
Google Sheets
Google Workspace
Slack
Markdown
JSON
Instagram
X
LinkedIn
TikTok
YouTube
Canva
Figma
WordPress
AWS
Google Cloud
Cloudflare
Docker
Linux
Nginx
Proxmox
OpenAI
Anthropic
OpenRouter
Hugging Face
LangChain
Pinecone
Weaviate
n8n
Zapier
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Bash
FastAPI
Node.js
React
Git
GitHub
GitHub Actions
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kafka
Airbyte
Pandas
NumPy
Stripe
Telegram
Notion
Obsidian
ClickUp
Excel
Google Sheets
Google Workspace
Slack
Markdown
JSON
Instagram
X
LinkedIn
TikTok
YouTube
Canva
Figma
WordPress
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cloudflare (DNS, CDN, Pages, Tunnels)
- Docker
- Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, Arch, WSL2)
- Nginx
- Proxmox
- Home lab / self-hosted rack
AI / ML & Automation
- OpenAI / GPT-4 / Claude API
- OpenRouter
- llama.cpp / vLLM / TGI
- Hugging Face
- LangChain / RAG pipelines
- Pinecone / Weaviate / vector DBs
- n8n / Make / Zapier
- Python automation workflows
Development & DevOps
- Python
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Bash / Shell scripting
- SQL
- FastAPI
- Node.js
- React
- Git
- GitHub / GitHub Actions
- CI/CD pipelines
Data & Operations
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Kafka
- Airbyte
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Stripe API
- Telegram Bot API
Productivity & Knowledge Systems
- Notion
- Obsidian
- ClickUp
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Markdown / YAML / JSON
Business, Media & Marketing
- Social media platforms (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube)
- Google Business Profile
- Canva / Figma (UI review and asset prep)
- WordPress / static site generators
- CRM fundamentals
- Email marketing basics
── Projects ──
Selected systems, public and confidential. Confidential entries are described at the level of architecture and function — never identifying detail. View proof-of-work screenshots →
Codex Vitae
Personal Knowledge Operating System
2022 — present
A multi-thousand-document personal knowledge codex unifying philosophy, operations, biology, finance, and craft. It is the backbone of every other system I operate: recursive reference conventions, strict naming discipline, versioning, and retention rules. Written first in Obsidian, published selectively to Notion.
- Obsidian
- Notion
- Markdown
- YAML
Dynasty Ledger
Trust Operations Command Center
2024 — present · Confidential
Multi-domain operational command center for a confidential client. Tracks intercompany agreements, customer and revenue records, vendor and procurement files, IP filings, litigation docket, and certification register. Aligned to a written governance constitution and a five-class document doctrine.
- ClickUp
- Notion
- Custom Forms
- Document Doctrine
JourneyofaMagi
Public Wisdom Distribution
2023 — present
Public-facing Notion publication translating internal codex material into externally legible essays, frameworks, and operating principles. Distinct from Codex Vitae: publication-grade, not lab-grade.
- Notion
- Markdown
- Public Writing
UIFN Panther CLI
Trust Operations Command-Line Interface
2024 — present · Confidential
Operator-facing command-line interface to the Panther agent runtime. Encapsulates daily client operations into idempotent, auditable commands. Used by client principals and their delegates to execute operational tasks without exposing the underlying systems to direct manipulation.
- Python
- Click / Typer
- Linux
- Private Runtime
UIFN Sovereign System
Private AI Agent Runtime & Governance Layer
2024 — present · Confidential
Private agent runtime and governance layer for a confidential client. Hosts long-running AI agents over client-internal data with compartmentalized access, audit logging, and zero third-party data egress. Built from scratch, not a wrapper over a commercial agent platform.
- Python
- LLM APIs
- Linux
- Self-hosted Infrastructure
- Private Agent Runtime
── Roles I am congruent with ──
Roles for which my present skills, certifications, and experience are sufficient or transition-ready.
Current congruence — immediate fit
- Technology & Operations LeadLinux + AWS + Docker + Python, owned end-to-end without an engineering team.
- AI / Automation EngineerBuilt a private agent runtime from scratch — not a wrapper over a commercial platform.
- Site Reliability EngineerProduction discipline at the individual scale: monitoring, backup, audit logging.
- Trust Operations LeadAuthor of a five-class document doctrine over ten record domains.
- Family Office Technology OperatorRuns the AI + operations stack for a confidential client.
- Government Sub-Contract UnderwriterThree years inside an LLC subsidiary of a private trust structure.
- Customer Success Manager (HNW / VIP)Sustained five-star average across rideshare in two metropolitan markets.
- Concierge / VIP OperationsHigh-volume Las Vegas attraction throughput plus curated front-of-house discipline.
- Event Production CoordinatorMulti-thousand-attendee gaming/tech convention plus high-volume venue operations.
- High-Acuity Care CoordinatorCPR / First Aid / AED current; direct in-home care for high-acuity clients.
- Personal Assistant (Executive)Already runs adjacent functions for principals across tech, finance, and document ops.
- Sales Operations AnalystBid evaluation + capture management + decision frameworks from underwriting work.
- Knowledge Management ArchitectMulti-thousand-document personal codex with naming, versioning, and retention discipline.
- Technical Writer (Operations)Authored the document doctrine and typographic system that governs trust artifacts.
Potential congruence — transition-ready
- Solutions ArchitectFull-stack infrastructure literacy; gated on AWS / Azure / GCP certification (4–8 months).
- AI Product ManagerBuilt and shipped private AI systems; gated on 1–2 PM cohort engagements (6–12 months).
- Wealth Management AssociateTrust + underwriting + family-business literacy; gated on Series 65/63 (3–6 months).
- Estate Planning ParalegalDirect trust-operations experience; gated on ABA-approved paralegal certificate (6–18 months).
- Private InvestigatorDocument-doctrine and due-diligence chops; gated on state PI licensure (1–3 years).
- Executive Protection AgentNDA-discipline and high-acuity client comfort; gated on EP certification (3–6 months).
- Real Estate Investor / AgentFamily-business and underwriting literacy; gated on state real estate license (3–6 months).
- Capital Markets AnalystDocument-doctrine and underwriting discipline; gated on CFA Level 1 (6–12 months).
- Independent Generalist ConsultantCross-domain operator skill set; gated only on market positioning + case-study library (1–3 months).
- Founder / OperatorOperator-grade across stack; gated only on capital + runway and a chosen wedge.
- Chief of Staff (early-stage)Cross-functional ops + document discipline; gated on direct founder outreach (3–6 months).
- Fractional COOOperational leadership scope; gated on 1–2 paid project engagements to convert to retainer.
── Consulting ──
Available for project, retainer, and fractional engagements across professional and entrepreneurial domains. Confidentiality standard.
Private AI System Design
Architect and build self-hosted AI agent runtimes with compartmentalized access, audit logging, and zero third-party data egress. For individuals and organizations that need AI capability without commercial-provider exposure.
$200–$400/hr · project rates on request
InquireTrust & Family Office Technology
Document doctrine, record-book architecture, agent runtimes, governance dashboards, and succession infrastructure for private trust structures and family offices. NDA standard before any scoping conversation begins.
engagement-based · NDA standard
InquireFractional COO / Operator-for-Hire
Operational leadership for early-stage founders, family offices, and small operating companies. Cross-domain operations: tech, customer, finance, vendor, document, governance. Monthly retainer; maximum four clients simultaneously.
$8k–$20k/month retainer · scope-based
InquireAdditional offerings
Government Sub-Contract Underwriting
Bid evaluation, capture management, and compliance posture for prime-contractor relationships. Built on three years of underwriting inside a private operating subsidiary.
$175–$350/hr · success-fee available
InquireOperational Architecture
Design and implement SOPs, runbooks, and command centers in ClickUp, Notion, and custom tooling. For operators scaling from individual to small-team execution.
$150–$300/hr
InquireHome Lab & Self-Hosted Infrastructure
Specification, procurement, and build of personal or small-org server infrastructure. Compute, storage, networking, backup, security. End-to-end ownership without cloud dependency.
$125–$250/hr · fixed-price builds available
InquireCustom Knowledge Systems
Notion, Obsidian, and ClickUp integrated codex builds with strict naming, versioning, and retention discipline.
$150–$300/hr · fixed-price templates available
InquirePersonal Brand Engineering
Portfolio sites, resumes, cover letters, and external communications strategy for individual operators. This site is a working specimen of the discipline.
$125–$250/hr · fixed-price packages available
InquireEvent & Production Operations
VIP guest experience, ticketing, vendor coordination, and on-site operations for private and ticketed events.
$100–$200/hr · day rates on request
InquireHigh-Stakes Care Coordination
Private caregiving program design, family communication protocols, and care-team training.
engagement-based
Inquire── Contact ──
Direct channels by purpose. All addresses forward to a single inbox; subject lines route categorically.
HENDERSON, NV · REMOTE
── Frequently Asked Questions ──
What hiring managers and collaborators usually want to know.
I am open to full-time technical and operational roles that sit at the intersection of AI systems, infrastructure, and operations: DevOps / SRE, AI/ML operations, private AI systems engineering, trust and family-office technology, and operational leadership roles. I also consult.
Remote is my default and preference. I am open to hybrid arrangements and travel, and I will relocate for the right opportunity. Base location is Henderson, NV.
References from the confidential client are available on request under the appropriate NDA. Public-facing roles (caregiving, events, rideshare) can also be verified directly.
For full-time technical roles, I target the market range for a senior AI/ML operations or DevOps engineer with private-infrastructure experience. For consulting, my advisory rate starts at $300/hour; implementation and retainer rates are scoped per engagement.
Python, Linux, Docker, AWS, and self-hosted infrastructure are my daily operating environment. I also work extensively with LLM APIs, vector databases, RAG pipelines, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and knowledge systems (Notion, Obsidian, ClickUp).
I hold an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED certification (Credential ID 0230VLD, valid through September 2027). Cloud certifications are in progress; my production experience is the primary credential.
I operate with a written five-class document doctrine and a matching typographic system. Every artifact has a defined class, font, retention rule, and authority chain. This makes institutions defensible under audit and succession.
Yes. NDA discipline is standard. I have operated under strict confidentiality for a confidential client for five years, including trust documentation, financial records, and AI systems over client-internal data.
Async-first: email, Slack, Notion, ClickUp, and Telegram. I do not take unscheduled calls. I am happy to schedule structured video or phone interviews and meetings in advance.
Email [email protected] with scope, timeline, budget range, and confidentiality requirements. I typically respond within one business day.