I am a Platform Engineering Lead at Jack in the Box with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. I hold multiple certifications in Linux, web development, and cloud computing, demonstrating my deep knowledge and skills in these domains. Previously, I was a Senior DevOps Engineer at Welltower, where I saved the organization over $400,000 per year in consulting fees by taking over the Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD work. I improved the security of web applications, expanded the use of Okta Single Sign-On for enhanced authentication, and leveraged Dynatrace for infrastructure monitoring.Prior to Welltower, I was an Engineering Manager and Team Lead at Omnivore (an Olo company), where I successfully led two teams through a significant acquisition process. I acted as a player/coach, guiding and mentoring team members while actively participating in day-to-day operations.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated expertise in various technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, MySQL, Python, React, and more. I have developed single sign-on applications, created user management APIs, built backend reporting tools, and designed cloud environments for client projects.I am passionate about driving innovation, optimizing performance, and aligning IT solutions with organizational goals. I foster a positive and supportive work culture that values collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a strong focus on mentoring and professional development, I strive to help team members grow and succeed.