About Jim Torelli
Based near Seattle in Bothell, Washington, Jim Torelli leads Bridge Beach Consulting. With 30 years of software engineering experience, Jim brings a practical, results-oriented approach gained from working across diverse sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, finance, and game publishing.
He has a strong track record as both a leader and hands-on contributor, particularly in guiding start-ups and understanding the full product development lifecycle.
Core Expertise: Cloud & DevOps
Jim specializes in Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps, with a primary focus on:
- AWS: Designing, deploying, and managing scalable solutions on Amazon Web Services.
- Kubernetes: Implementing and managing container orchestration, especially with Amazon EKS.
- DevOps Practices: Building CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and establishing robust monitoring and configuration management.
He also has significant experience with Azure (including AKS) and Google Cloud Platform. His background in Java and Android development provides a valuable perspective when bridging development and operations.
AI Integration & Development
Jim actively incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) into his work, helping clients leverage modern AI capabilities. His experience includes:
- Working with a wide range of foundation models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) and fine-tuning them for specialized use cases.
- Building AI Assistants, Agents, and automated workflows (including codeless/low-code platforms like n8n) for enhanced efficiency.
- Developing custom AI applications for code/data analysis, infrastructure generation, and integrating AI-assisted development tools.
The goal is always to deliver efficient, scalable, and effective technical solutions that directly benefit the businesses he partners with.