Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Windows platform engineering, PowerShell tooling, and developer experience. Proven track record of shipping CLI tooling, automation pipelines, and AI-augmented workflows across large enterprises—including hands-on work with LLM integration and RAG systems. Passionate about making developer tools fast, reliable, and delightful to adopt, with an active open source presence in the PowerShell ecosystem.
Gilbert Sanchez
Staff Software Engineer
San Jose, California, 95111
About
Work Experience
Jan 2024 - Present(2 years, 3 months)
Staff Software Development Engineer at Tesla
Fremont, California, United States
Led the Automation team in advancing Windows developer experience and DevOps adoption—shipping PowerShell tooling, AI-augmented workflows, and self-service solutions for enterprise-scale deployment.
Developed a Windows-specific, self-service installation script for Claude Code—automating enterprise configuration and user environment variable management—shipped beyond normal team scope to accelerate AI tooling adoption company-wide.
Engineered a GitHub Actions-based RAG pipeline to automate documentation generation and retrieval, processing thousands of documents for the team and scaling adoption to dozens of teams across the organization.
Led the Automation team in advancing DevOps practices across the organization, emphasizing automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Architected and implemented a comprehensive PowerShell module template, significantly improving development workflows and code quality.
Developed and maintained a robust build pipeline for PowerShell modules to ensure consistent quality and reliability in deployments.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall health and reliability of the Windows fleet, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Implemented testing frameworks to ensure that services are robust and resilient, minimizing downtime and enhancing user experience.
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024(2 years, 2 months)
Client Platform Engineer at Meta
Fremont, California, United States
Spearheaded initiatives to enhance the overall health and reliability of the Windows fleet encompassing desktops, laptops, and VDI, aligning with board requirements while ensuring optimal performance.
Pioneered the advocacy and leadership in promoting PowerShell best practices, driving efforts to elevate code quality company-wide.
Established a robust build pipeline for PowerShell modules and streamlined module management on all devices, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Seamlessly orchestrated the transition from on-premise Configuration Manager to Microsoft Intune, achieving minimal user disruption and reducing technical debt by sunsetting on-premises services in favor of a streamlined cloud solution.
Successfully integrated Microsoft Graph API endpoints into the Meta Hack framework, enhancing system-wide functionality and responsiveness.
Collaborated closely with security teams to enforce best practices by implementing rigorous code linting and fortifying client OS security.
Made notable contributions to open source configuration management tools, enhancing the collective knowledge base and industry-wide best practices.
Mar 2015 - Oct 2022(7 years, 7 months)
Systems Engineer at Meta
Menlo Park, California, United States
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of various global corporate services. Provided fast, flexible, and expert solutions for the business's rapid global expansion.
Collaborated with over 60 global vendors to ensure seamless operations and service excellence.
Implemented and administered Duo's two-factor security system, securing over 10,000 employees and reinforcing corporate security measures.
Developed an internal service directory using Meta's Hack framework, enhancing service organization and accessibility.
Recognized as a subject matter expert in the team, demonstrating profound expertise in Citrix, Git, and PowerShell, contributing to team success and competence.
Efficiently replaced WSUS within a week following its failure, ensuring the new solution's high availability and global scalability.
Jun 2011 - Mar 2015(3 years, 9 months)
Systems Administrator at Milestone (Meta Vendor)
Menlo Park, California, United States
Responsible for ensuring the integrity and reliability of a wide array of global corporate services, spanning both physical and virtual infrastructures. Delivering agile, expert support to end users, external customers, and administrators, while actively devising scalable solutions to meet the business's ever-expanding global needs.
Effectively managed complex Facebook Merger and Acquisition projects, successfully onboarding over 600 users.
Led a transformative effort in source-controlled configuration management, resulting in the commit of 1,300k total lines.
Implemented streamlined account management automation, enhancing consistency, security, and compliance with SOX regulations while passing multiple external security audits.
Orchestrated F5 customization, including custom login page development and a full APM module leveraging iRules, enabling robust three-factor authentication for highly secure environments.
Enhanced tooling for various critical services, including Active Directory, MS Certificate Authority, email migration, and VMWare deployment, improving overall operational efficiency and reliability.
Oct 2008 - Present(17 years, 6 months)
Chief Technical Officer at Achieve Learning and Resource Center
Oakland, California, United States
Established and founded a non-profit organization in the East Bay dedicated to providing substantially more affordable tutoring services.
Created a custom web-based Student Management System application to streamline administrative processes.
Provided strategic guidance on all technical purchases, ensuring cost-effective and efficient solutions.
Devised a long-term expansion strategy for the East Bay tutoring market, paving the way for sustained growth and outreach.
Designed a tailored backend system for tutors to facilitate communication with the Regional Manager and maintain detailed student records.
Jun 2006 - Dec 2011(5 years, 6 months)
Corporate Secretary and Apprentice Electrician at Sanchez Electric, Inc.
San Jose, California, United States
Commenced an electrician apprenticeship within the family business.
Diligently recorded minutes during corporate meetings, contributing to organized and transparent decision-making processes.
Played a vital role in nurturing and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
Conducted in-depth research into optimal business practices, enhancing operational efficiency and performance.
Provided expert consultation on all IT-related matters, offering valuable insights to support technological needs.
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011(2 years, 5 months)
Network Administration at Fry's Electronics
San Jose, California, United States
Safeguarded the integrity of expansive networks connecting corporate headquarters to nationwide retail stores. Ensured network reliability and performance through continuous monitoring, employing open-source tools like Nagios and Cacti.
Installed and maintained VoIP servers at both corporate and store levels, ensuring seamless communication infrastructure.
Proficient in managing phone lines and punch-down blocks, essential for network stability and connectivity.
Successfully executed the migration from an unmanaged network to a managed network, improving network efficiency and control.
Experienced in configuring and managing networking equipment from Netgear, Cisco, and Dlink, optimizing network performance.
Maintained critical T1, T3, SIP, DSL, and DIA connections between the office and stores, guaranteeing seamless data exchange and business operations.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009(1 year)
System Administrator at Fry's Electronics
San Jose, California, United States
Oversaw the ticket system, providing assistance to customers and store-level technicians, ensuring effective issue resolution and customer satisfaction.
Designed multiple internal websites using PHP and HTML, improving internal communication and knowledge sharing.
Maintained and updated an internal wiki, serving as a valuable resource for store technicians and departments.
Operated and resolved issues within a dynamic production environment, contributing to uninterrupted business operations.
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008(1 year)
Helpdesk at Fry's Electronics
San Jose, California, United States
Served as the initial point of contact for stores escalating issues to the corporate office and provided technical support to Dial-Up customers seeking assistance.
Handled customer calls from across the country, offering expert support and guidance across a spectrum of technical proficiencies.
Projects
Aug 2025 - Present(8 months)
PSInclusive Organization at psinclusive
PowerShellDEIAccessibility
Because PowerShell is for everyone — and we're here to make sure that's true in practice, not just in theory.
Created accessibility module to help user users with visual impairments be able to improve their PowerShell experience.
Develop a VSCode extension that renders Localization text in-line in a user-friendly way for PowerShell modules to encourage Localization.
Oct 2024 - Present(1 year, 6 months)
psake Organization at psake
PowerShellBuild AutomationContinuous Integration
A build automation tool for PowerShell.
Created a skills marketplace repository enabling composable, reusable psake build skills for the community.
Implemented llms.txt support on psake.dev to improve AI/LLM discoverability and integration.
Implemented a documentation site (https://psake.dev) using Docusaurus and PowerShell.
Leverage free services offered to FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) projects such as Netlify, 1Password, and OpenCollective.
Jan 2024 - Present(2 years, 3 months)
Vale Agentic Style Package at HeyItsGilbert
ValeDocumentationWriting StyleAI AgentsLinting
A Vale style package for ensuring consistent and clear writing in AI agent documentation and communication.
Created a comprehensive Vale style package to improve consistency in AI agent documentation and communication.
Developed custom rules and guidelines for clear, accessible technical writing.
Volunteer
Developer, Maintainer at PSInclusive
Contributed to the PSInclusive organization, focusing on making PowerShell accessible for everyone. Developed an accessibility module for visually impaired users and a VSCode extension for in-line localization text rendering.
Developer, Maintainer at psake
Contributed to the psake organization, a build automation tool for PowerShell. Implemented a documentation site using Docusaurus and PowerShell, and leveraged free services for FOSS projects.
Skills
AI/LLM Tooling
ProficientClaude CodeRAG PipelinesLLM IntegrationAutomated DocumentationAI Developer ToolsGitHub Actions
DevOps
ExpertConfiguration ManagementContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Systems AnalysisGitHub ActionsOpen SourceChef.ioMonitoring
Enterprise Procedures
ExpertMergers & AcquisitionsCode ReviewTwo-factor AuthenticationVendor Management
Cloud
ProficientAzureAWSMicrosoft IntuneCloud Automation
Leadership
ProficientTeam BuildingMentoringCross-functional CollaborationProject ManagementPsychological Safety
Enterprise Tools
ExpertGitSplunkDuoVMwareCisco TechnologiesCitrix
Microsoft
ExpertActive DirectoryMicrosoft ExchangeMicrosoft IntuneWindows Server Update Service (WSUS)
Programming
ExpertPowerShellTypeScriptRubyPythonGolangRustHack
Communications
ProficientPublic SpeakingActive ListeningEmpathyStorytellingSummarizing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Publications
Creating a PowerShell Module in Minutes with PSStucco
Aug 2025View Publication
Unwrapping Chocolatey: GitHub Actions
Jun 2025View Publication
The Dos and Don'ts of PowerShell with Steven Judd and Gilbert Sanchez
Jun 2025View Publication
Holiday Special with Gilbert Sanchez: PSScriptAnalyzer, AST, and PowerShell Gifts
Dec 2024View Publication
From Console to GitOps: Gilbert Sanchez Breaks It Down
Oct 2023View Publication
Template Podcast Title with Gilbert Sanchez
Jun 2022View Publication
Maintenance Mode: Leveraging Chef to Schedule Patching, Reboot, etc. - Chocolatey Fest 2018
Oct 2018View Publication
Certificates
Using Fields (eLearning)
Using Fields (eLearning)
Date: Jan 2024
Into to Splunk (eLearning)
Into to Splunk (eLearning)
Date: Jan 2024
Searching and Reporting with Splunk 6
Searching and Reporting with Splunk 6
Date: Jun 2014
References
Mike Dodge
Simon Blackstein
Nicholas Whiston
Wesley Whetstone
Interests
Time in Nature
BackpackingBass FishingOutdoors
Home Lab
VirtualizationAutomationMQTTIOTSecurity