Summary
Keith Mcduffee is a seasoned AWS architect and technology leader with 20+ years designing and managing cloud-native and on-prem workloads. He specializes in AWS, microservices, and security compliance (PCI, CCPA) and has a proven track record of reducing costs while improving availability and security. As founder and CEO of StackRef and currently holding Senior and Principal AWS Architect roles at Verisk Marketing Solutions, he blends hands-on engineering with DevOps, security, and SRE leadership across complex environments. His expertise spans Cloud Architecture Design, IaC, automation, containerization, CI/CD, and governance, with proficiency in Python, Node.js, and React for full-stack work. Keith has led global DevOps initiatives at large organizations such as Dun & Bradstreet and TransPerfect, building security programs, scalable pipelines, and multi-cloud/on-prem deployments. Based in Northborough, Massachusetts, he combines entrepreneurial drive with enterprise discipline to turn complex requirements into practical, auditable solutions.
12 years of coding experience
33 years of employment as a software developer
UMass Lowell
Master's Degree, Master's Degree at Boston University