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Sioux Falls, Sd, Us

New York , New York, Us

Spearheaded AWS cloud migration by creating advanced templates and pipelines using Terraform and Helm charts.Enhanced pipeline testing capabilities for IaC, integrating cutting-edge tools.Transitioned on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, optimizing new templates and pipelines.Engineered comprehensive Prometheus metrics and alerting systems for improved monitoring.Architected Splunk infrastructure, establishing extensive log streams and intuitive dashboards.Directed the company through rigorous PCI and security audits, ensuring full compliance.Fostered a Community of Practice, leading initiatives in Terraform and containerization.Partnered with HR/recruiting to innovate and streamline new hire processes.

Amherst, New York, Us

Drove transformation of AWS cloud infrastructure as code using Terraform, achieving substantial improvements in efficiency.Instructed clients on Terraform best practices, ensuring optimal use and security.Rectified security vulnerabilities by adhering to CIS Security benchmarks.Shifted client documentation and thought processes to align with modern DevOps practices.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Finished creation of non-prod AWS account.Moved all projects to serverless architecture using ecs fargate and lambdas.Architected and deployed new Jenkins server and pipelines for serverless projects.Worked with Development teams to create a continuous pipeline and workflow for all backend datastores such as databases and application propertiesUpdated and fixed terraform strategy Created a module template that auto adds many test types with cookiecutter, pre-commit, test kitchen, inspec. Tests performed – docs,fmt,lint,sec,validate and functional inspec testsSplit old monolith terraform repo into modules and deployment modulesUpdated Terraform version and providersRemoved and Replaced outdated InfrastructureRemoved puppet and replaced with containersUpdated Operating system by removing packer/puppet moving to mostly containers and using AWS base ami’s and Jenkins and Ansible to apply base configurationHelped move acquisition of companies software to the ADT cloud platform.Created Dockerfiles and converted applications to following ADT platformDuplicated all datastores in terraform code, deployed and moved data Developed log streams for all new projects in splunk loggingImplemented the new relic agent on running projects for monitoringWorked with QA and Security teams to implement their services into the deployment pipelineImplemented Sonarqube and DefectDojoImplemented Lacework and Scout2 Implemented Qualys

Irvine, California, Us

Help build DevOps consulting business from the ground upHelped train sales and marketing personal on DevOps consulting, helping to position our services around business outcomes not solely on technical implementationsProvided input into strategic partnerships around commercial DevOps productsInterviewed both strategic and contractor resources for DevOps engagementsHelped lead DevOps transformations across multiple Fortune 500 businesses Implemented CI/CD Pipelines for both legacy Websphere and monolithic code bases as well as for microservices and containerized solutionsParticipated in the architecture of both public and private cloud solutionsHelped design Docker based hosting platforms using Mesosphere and Docker DatacenterImplemented configuration management solutions for Puppet, Salt, and ChefTrained customer’s both at the engineering level and architectural level on DevOps and LEAN principalsTaught Jenkins, CI/CD pipeline building, etc.. Taught customers the difference between infrastructure as code and configuration management and when to use eachConsulted with application architecture teams on building solutions which could take advantage of pipeline solutionsParticipated in pre-sales engagementsWorked with sales teams on pre-sales engagements with customers ranging from giving demos and presentations to drafting SOWsWorked with a wide range of customers at the executive and VP level as well as as the architectural level explaining the solutions our company providedHelped with scaling engagements once implementation started to help further our foothold inside of an enterprise organization

Managed AWS EC2 environment for Aetna’s consumer businessManaged 100s of servers using Salt & salt­cloudDeployed and managed multiple mesosphere clusters and other infrastructure related servicesArchitected and implemented infrastructure sandbox environment for testing infrastructure as code changesImplemented and design NAT HA setup for AWS VPCs (dev, stg, prd)Setup and managed RedShift clusters for data analytics teamSetup and managed RDS clusters for production and pre­production applicationsSetup and managed ELBs, Route53, VPC, and other network related services inside of AWSDesigned and implemented Zabbix, Kibana, and Graphite monitoring toolsTuned Zabbix default templates to maximize performanceWrote custom Zabbix templates for Mesos, Marathon, and ChronosWrote Salt formulas to centrally manage logs from Docker containersWrite Salt formulas to deploy and scale graphite infrastructure for custom metricsParticipated in the migration of Aetna’s consumer business apps to DockerWorked with engineering templates on Docker best practicesSetup and managed Docker slaves for Jenkins as part of CI / CD workflowsSetup twistlock on Mesosphere slaves to manage security and compliance of Docker containersHandled performance turning of Mesosphere clusters across environments to maximize workloadsSupported self­service deployment platform called UtopiaProvided support to developers on deployment best practicesEnabled a fast flow of work from development into productionProvided services like DBaaS, Encryption as a Service, and more to developers to deploy and manage their own applications

Implemented new AWS VPC architectureMigrated existing applications to new VPC architecture using ChefRebuilt new vpc using 3 availability zonesCreated new subnet, security groups, network peering, and routes.Setup up HA natEngineered and manage chef infrastructureCreated environment strategy for promoting Chef codeSetup CI/CD workflows for Chef and Rspec testingArchitected new mesosphere platform for new containerized applicationsHelped engineering with the creation of DockerfilesWrote Chef recipes for Mesos, Marathon, ZookeeperCreated deploy pipeline between environments (dev,stg,prd)Setup and configured OpsGenie for on­call paging and escalations

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Cloud Platform Architecture and EngineeringDesigned multiple multi-region VPCDesigned and supported hybrid cloud infrastructureImplemented fully automated back up solution using S3cmd and S3/GlacierVPN mesh design which provided for highly available network connectivityCentOS Linux System EngineeringHelped promote DevOps methodologies inside of operations teamsDesigned and implemented 48TB NAS environment with GlusterFSSupports data encryption at restHelped migrate Nagios alerts to ZabbixImplemented end to end automation using fabric for DR site build outImplemented application deployment automation using CapistranoManaged 30 node multi-region MySQL database ClusterHelped design MySQL multi-region fail overBuilt staging environment which was used for testing by operations and QA teamsProvide 24/7 support for over 50 production asterisk serversHelped with initial implementation of Puppet to Centrally manage configurationImplemented pre-built modules from the puppet forgeWrote customized modules for in-house applicationsImplemented Spacewalk server for kickstart, centralized Yum repos, etc.Automated Java build pipeline using ANT and JenkinsNetwork Engineering Helped complete an office network redesign providing network layer security between internal teams (operations, development, finance, etc.)Handle basic vLAN tagging on enterprise network switchesWrote firewall rules on pfSense edge gateway / firewallHelped with network redesign of production network reducing latency between application and asterisk VoIP servers.

Monroe, La, Us

Monitor All Network Alarms On Century Link National / International Long Distance NetworkMonitor All Parts of Sonus SoftswitchGSX9000 / LFS / SGX / PSX / ASXReplace Faulty CardsMonitor All Levels of DMS 250 / 300XA Core / MS / Netlinks / PM Level / Trunks Level / APPL Level Replace Faulty CardsMonitor Qwest Owned Trunk GroupsIncluding FGD / IMTTroubleshooting VoIP / SCP / CCP / PlatformsRespond To Critical Hardware Errors Monitor For IP Hits (Down Router / Ethernet Connection)Manage Network Links To SCP / CCPManage Data Partitions For SCP / CCPPerform Switch Software Upgrades / PatchesWork With Switch Engineers While Performing Major Changes To The Century Link NetworkMonitor Integrity Failures And Degradation of Service Isolate Issues To Specific Trunk GroupsApply Traffic Restrictions To Relieve Network Congestion

Monroe, La, Us

Responsible for troubleshooting customer international issues. This includes isolating and correcting routing and translations trouble (within the DMS-250 and DMS-300 and SONUS long distance switch network), customer dedicated trunk group (DS1 and/or trunk group translations). Train other technicians in SS7 messaging with the use of Geoprobe protocol analyzer.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Answered the customer support line for RCN cable service. Resolved customer's digital cable issues. Learned proper communications skills to effectively troubleshoot customers concerns.

Installed alarm system in new homes. Included running cable through new homes and prebuilt homes as well as security equipment. USA Construction Company Oklahoma City OK

Peterborough, Ontario, Ca

Worked on PBX and key systems. Learned how to add, delete, move directory numbers, lay and punch down cables. Performed maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for voice mail systems. Put new T-1s in the switch, added hunt groups, changed cards, and worked on modems. Worked with installers, troubleshooters, and participated on cutovers.

shingling houses to finance education. Experienced the meaning of hard work, long hours, responsibility and teamwork.