As an Observability Specialist, I lead large data centers towards excellence by adhering to Google's four golden metrics: latency, traffic, errors, and saturation. Leveraging the Datadog platform, I excel in Application Performance Monitoring, Real User Monitoring, Synthetic Testing and Infrastructure Monitoring, as well as optimizing CI/CD pipeline strategies. My expertise extends to enhancing analytics platforms through the integration of metric data, employing Terraform, and scripting with Python for both on-premises and cloud-native services. I am recognized as a specialist in implementation and data aggregation, driving actionable insights and operational efficiency.

Kubernetes Administration (from unmanaged to managed nodes, using EKS 100+ services) - Updating kubernetes environments (prod and staging) - Package management via Helm - Managing Helm Charts - Logging - Scaling (where hpa limitations occur outside of cpu / memory limits) until event driven scaling was implemented - mostly queue based - Operators - Troubleshooting - Core-api token management (created scripts to manage api tokens)Aws Administration - iam management (created scripts to manage aws access, keys, and passwords), policies - acm management (created a script to manage certs, enlieu of Certbot) - ec2 management (created scripts tp manage compute, json parsing) - rds management (created scripts based on database events) -> pain point read replication lag - redshift management - Layer 4 & 7 load balancing (round robin and api based)Gitlab Administration - updating and backing up gitlab serverJira Administration - Creating issue types - Modifying issues - Adding Datadog Integration - Modifying workflows - User Access RequestsOpenVPN Administration - Troubleshooting Connection Issues - Linking LDAPRabbitmq Monitoring - Monitoring queues (length, consumers, messages) - Scaling replicas manually where required until event driven solution implementedDatadog Administration - Integrations - Dashboards - Monitors - Apm / tracingDocker base image rebuild from managed packages to compiled sources - rebuilt base python images, no longer reliant on deadsnakes:ppa - compiled from source, minimum packages required (decreased image size, decreased attack vectors)Projects:1. Datadog POC and Integration2. nginx sidecar removal3. lastpass security breach remediation4. Helm chart standardization:

- Containerize 3-part application – Front-end (Golang), REST API (Java) which queries a Postgres database; deployed on Kubernetes.- Creating and optimizing container images, with multi-stage images using Ambassador pattern (service mesh with sidecar containers) with immutable infrastructure (also used for credential injection and load balancing, and service discovery) - Administer and configure CI/CD tools stacked in Docker and deployed in Kubernetes clusters- Creating and optimizing Dockerfile(s)- Troubleshooting containers- Automating installation and configurations with AnsibleSystem Administration: - SSL certifications for applications deployed in Kubernetes clusters- Configure and troubleshoot production environments in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOs, Arch)

I provide value-added consultation and analysis of market trends and sourcing needs to hiring managers. I also manage the full-life cycle recruitment process with candidates while training new recruiters to add the same value to their clients and candidates.

Seeking mid-career Full-Stack developers to build scaling solutions.

• Prospecting and data mining potential candidates.• Scheduling and performing initial phone screens.• Online ATS - Taleo.• Relationship Management.• Excel Spread sheeting.

Full Cycle Recruiting for Accounting and Finance• Business Development and client management relationships in Public/ Private Accounting, Financial Services, and I-Banking industries. • Sourced temporary, contract, temp-perm, and direct-hire positions.• Phone screens and in-person interviews with candidates.• CRM software, ATS, and Excel spread sheeting.• Payroll, benefit packages, and time-card tracking.• Resume writing/LinkedIn Profile writing and career coaching.

TF-34 Jet Engine (High-Bipass)• Troubleshooting, Disassembly and reassembly

• Asset Allocation• Risk Management• Variance Analysis• Budgeting and forecasting for Individual Investors• Financial Analysis and Planning• Licenses: Series 6, Series 63, Life and Health