Noe Lorona

Noe Lorona combines technical leadership, software operations, and higher education. As a Software Operations Officer, he works with Agile, Lean, and DevSecOps practices, including Git, scripting, Kubernetes, AWS, EKS, containerization, cloud-native deployment, and NIST-compliant deployment pipelines. His teaching approach emphasizes practical applications, critical thinking, inclusive learning, and continuous professional growth.

Publications

Lean Platform Engineering

Sep 23, 2025

BrewOps Medium

It’s easy to get carried away when building a platform, a cloud environment, or enterprise-scale infrastructure. Teams often say, “We can build that” or “It would be nice to have,” but the more important question is rarely asked: “Should we build that?” In platform engineering, good intentions can quickly lead to overly complex systems, unused features, and wasted effort.

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Automating Container Image Promotion Across Environments From Source to Prod

Aug 21, 2025

Chainguard

In this recording, Dr. Noe Lorona from The Army Software Factory explores how to build and implement repeatable, scalable, and secure pipelines for promoting container images, from initial intake through validation, testing, Change Control Board (CCB) review, policy enforcement, and ultimately to staging and production environments. This session presents an environment-agnostic approach that applies seamlessly across classified networks, air-gapped systems, and enterprise-scale platforms alike. The recording highlights how embedding key DevSecOps principles, such as automation, traceability, and policy enforcement, not only strengthens software supply chain integrity but also accelerates platform maturity and mission agility.

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Securing Innovation at Speed: The Army Software Factory Implements New Methods to Deliver Critical Software to the Force

Aug 15, 2025

Chainguard

The Army Software Factory (ASWF), a program under the Army Futures Command, is pioneering a software initiative that empowers soldiers to build modern solutions to U.S. Army challenges. This first-of-its-kind effort is designed to develop, employ, and sustain technical talent across all ranks and roles within the military.

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My Transition from Platform Engineer to Platform Product Manager

May 10, 2025

DevOpsDays Austin

This talk will explore the challenges of moving from solving problems to defining them, balancing technical depth with strategic foresight, and embracing the often-overlooked “glue work” that holds teams together. Attendees will gain insights into the mindset shifts required for such a transition, practical advice for others considering a similar path, and ways this experience can foster a more integrated and effective DevOps culture.

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Tips and Techniques for Accelerating Your Writing

Mar 1, 2025

Army Communicator Magazine

Army Communicator - Spring 2025

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Noe Lorona

Biography

Education

Doctorate, Management Information Systems, General

Master's Degree, Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology

Associate's Degree, Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Doctor of Management, Information Technology

Experience

Software Operations Officer

Teaching

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Professor STEM - Online

Signal Officer

Chemical Officer

Publications

Lean Platform Engineering

Automating Container Image Promotion Across Environments From Source to Prod

Securing Innovation at Speed: The Army Software Factory Implements New Methods to Deliver Critical Software to the Force

My Transition from Platform Engineer to Platform Product Manager

Tips and Techniques for Accelerating Your Writing

Awards & honors

Summa Cum Laude

Research & expertise