Senior AI & Cloud
Solutions Architect

Agentic AI Infrastructure · AI Governance · Multi-Cloud Security & Compliance

Senior technical leader with 9+ years across U.S. Army operations, enterprise IT, and multi-cloud security. I design zero-trust architectures on GCP and AWS, build secure agentic AI systems, and translate compliance frameworks into resilient, production-ready infrastructure for organizations and individuals.

Cloud Security & ComplianceAgentic AI SystemsFederal & Cleared EngagementsPrivate Infrastructure
9+
Years Experience
15+
Certifications
8
Years U.S. Army
Terrell A. Lancaster

Security, AI Governance, and Infrastructure Leadership

Building secure, scalable systems at the intersection of cloud security, AI governance, agentic AI, and mission-ready infrastructure for organizations and individuals.

AI Solutions Architecture

Designing agentic AI systems that automate workflows, protect data, and integrate safely with business operations.

  • Agentic assistants for day-to-day operations
  • Multi-model routing with security guardrails
  • Prompt injection defense and governance

Cloud Security & Compliance

Building defense-in-depth security across GCP, AWS, and Azure with zero trust and NIST-aligned controls.

  • Zero trust architecture with Tailscale mTLS mesh
  • Multi-cloud IAM and RBAC policy design
  • NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, PCI DSS alignment

Private & Hybrid Infrastructure

Secure private hosting and device connectivity for homes and small businesses with fast, reliable, and private access.

  • Secure home server and private cloud builds
  • Device segmentation and secure remote access
  • Monitoring, backups, and incident readiness

Technical Expertise

Specialized capabilities across cloud security, AI infrastructure, and enterprise operations.

GCP IAM

Identity & access management policies

AWS Security Groups

Network-level access controls

Azure NSGs

Network security group configuration

Zero Trust (Tailscale)

Mesh VPN & zero trust networking

VPC Firewalls

Cloud network perimeter defense

Cloud Armor WAF

Web application firewall rules

KMS Encryption

Key management & data encryption

CSPM

Cloud security posture management

Industry Certifications

CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Project+
LPI Linux Essentials
ITIL 4 Foundation
Google Cybersecurity Professional
Google Project Management Professional
Google IT Support Professional

Enterprise Projects

Production systems built with security-first architecture and scalable cloud infrastructure.

AgentGuard MCP

Featured
PythonMCP ProtocolPII / DLP FilteringNIST 800-53NIST AI 600-1OWASP LLM 2025MITRE ATLASFedRAMP / OSCAL

MCP security gateway that sits between AI agents and their tools, scanning every call inline so PII and secrets never leave your systems — ensuring 99.9% data protection.

99.9%
Data Protection
Blocked Inline
PII / Secrets
Dev / Federal
Mode

Context Cooler MCP

PythonMCP ProtocolFTS5SQLiteSandboxed ExecClaude Code

Open-source MCP that eliminates agent token burn with sandboxed execution across 11 languages, FTS5 search, and multi-platform delivery.

70-98%
Token Savings
11
Languages
10+
GitHub Stars

Agent Rex AI — Real Estate Command Center

Next.js 15TypeScriptGoogle GenkitGeminiAnthropicOpenAIGCPFirestore

An autonomous, multi-provider AI command center for real estate operations — lead parsing, market insight, scheduling, and CRM in a single pane.

Multi-LLM
AI Models
90-98%
Accuracy
GCP
Platform

Fretum Freight TMS

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSGCPNode.js

Transportation Management System for freight operations, routing, and logistics management.

Production
Status
GCP
Platform
Live Demo

Secure Cloud Migration — Drive On Transportation

GCPCloud ArmorFirestoreRBACNIST RMFIAMJavaScript

Enterprise cloud migration with 5-tier RBAC implementation for a distributed logistics network. WGU IT Capstone (C769).

5-Layer RBAC
Security Tiers
NIST 800-53
Framework
AES-256
Encryption

Omni-Mem — Cross-Session Memory Bridge

PythonClaude CodeHooksJSON

Lean cross-session memory bridge for Claude Code — two hooks, JSON state, zero new services. Tells each new session what other sessions were doing.

2 Hooks
Footprint
Zero
Services
Claude Code
Runtime

Clauseforge AI — Legal Document Automation

PythonFlaskGoogle GeminiPDF Automation

AI legal document automation: fills court PDF forms, generates pleadings, and validates jurisdiction-specific formatting across all 50 states.

50 States
Coverage
Gemini
Engine
MIT
License

Impact & Metrics

Measurable outcomes across cloud security, AI infrastructure, and enterprise operations.

System Architecture

Live multi-model orchestration across frontier and open-weight models. Click any node to explore the design.

Model Layer

Tool & Service Layer

Professional Experience

A career built on mission-critical operations, security leadership, and technical excellence.

Information Security & Cloud Compliance Consultant

Independent · Las Vegas, NV

Jan 2025 - Present
  • Architect cloud security solutions on GCP/AWS with NIST CSF and SOC 2 alignment
  • Build agentic AI systems with production-grade guardrails and prompt injection defenses
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop security policies for enterprise clients

IT Operations & Security Manager

Drive On Transportation LLC · Las Vegas, NV

Aug 2022 - Jan 2025
  • Managed full IT infrastructure including cloud migration to GCP and Microsoft 365
  • Implemented zero trust networking with Tailscale across distributed workforce
  • Reduced security incidents 40% through automated monitoring and endpoint hardening

IT Infrastructure Lead & Systems Administrator

Simply Vegas Real Estate · Las Vegas, NV

Nov 2017 - Aug 2022
  • Led infrastructure modernization for 200+ user enterprise environment
  • Deployed and managed Active Directory, Cisco Meraki, and endpoint security stack
  • Created SOPs and training programs reducing helpdesk tickets by 35%

Infrastructure Field Technician

Pulau Corporation (Fort Irwin/NTC) · Fort Irwin, CA

Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
  • Supported military network infrastructure across National Training Center
  • Maintained classified and unclassified network systems under DoD standards

Human Resource Operations Manager (NCOIC)

U.S. Army · Various Duty Stations

Jan 2004 - Jan 2012
  • Led HR operations for battalion-level units across multiple deployments
  • Managed personnel records and administrative systems for 500+ soldiers
  • Previously held a Secret clearance (eligible for reinstatement); handled sensitive personnel data

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