At Cloud Posse, we have been building Terraform best-practice architecture blueprints for AWS for nearly a decade. We support the largest public library of open-source Terraform modules and moderate a free Slack community with over 9000 members. Join and ask me a question directly! https://slack.cloudposse.com/ Personally, I am responsible for building out and deploying our "reference architecture." This is the blueprint for a complete AWS-based infrastructure architecture. We deploy absolutely everything required for a full AWS Organization with a dozen plus accounts and fully functional, multi-stage applications including but not limited to Kubernetes (EKS), ArgoCD, ECS, GitHub Actions, Spacelift, Atmos, security/compliance and much more. All with Infrastructure as Code (usually Terraform).Plus as part of this reference architecture, I am also responsible for writing and maintaining documentation to explain every aspect of the design. I have written technical documentation and created handoff videos for every step of the architecture, including teaching and supporting customers after delivery.

Contracted to Cloud Posse, LLC until hired in May 2022.

Supported clients in setting up build pipeline tools, Infrastructure as Code, and boilerplate application orchestration tools for Matter.

- Developed, maintained, and provided training on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across all cloud sub-teams, covering Terraform modules, Ansible roles, and custom IaC scripts.- Focused primarily on AWS, with ongoing support for a migration to GCP.- Provided 24/7 support for production environments, including on-call shifts to ensure reliability.

Contracted with multiple Fortune 500 companies to set up security controls and build automation for both cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Projects ranged from solo efforts to working in teams of five or more. Key work included:- Automated event-driven compliance and remediation in AWS with tools like Lambda, CloudWatch, and Python.- Built out and configured Apigee Edge for on-prem installations using Ansible and Jenkins.- Applied static analysis and security controls with AWS Config and Lambda to improve compliance.- Converted Packer AMI provisioning into modular Ansible roles with automated Test-Kitchen and Inspec testing.- Set up automated pipelines for continuous integration across GitLab CI, Jenkins, and TeamCity.- Created best-practice blueprints and templates for Lambda-based automation, CloudFormation StackSets, and Ansible roles to support knowledge transfer and help clients manage work independently.

- Managed and maintained servers for the CareRadius application, including Apache HTTP, Tomcat, Red Hat JBoss, and Oracle.- Independently automated the deployment cycle for CI using Jenkins and Ansible.- Developed automation for log flow, reporting, and data collection through Python, Java, and PowerShell scripts.- Collaborated with clients to identify and resolve production defects.- Provided ad-hoc support to associates, troubleshooting issues by querying databases with SQL, analyzing logs with Python and shell commands, and resolving defects through Java code adjustments, database updates, and SOAP requests.

- Led Performance Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), serving as Test Lead for UAT.- Developed comprehensive test plans, cases, scripts, defect reports, and status reports for stakeholders.- Analyzed and interpreted business and technical requirements to ensure well-structured test scenarios and scripts.- Prepared and maintained essential test documentation, including scripts, schedules, narrative reports, and visual progress charts.

- Collaborated in an Agile team to configure and improve corporate applications.- Tested, debugged, and updated Java, JavaScript, HTML, and XML applications, including a framework migration to Struts2.- Worked closely with business partners, effectively communicating with non-technical team members.- Created clear, user-friendly documentation, exceeding expectations for quality.

Grader for CSE 3901, Project: Design, Development, and Documentation of Web Applications.

Implemented, tested, and supported the development of the NLign platform for military andcommercial customers, including analysis technology and software for aircraft radiographic,ultrasonic, visual, and other nondestructive test data. Within the context of larger projects,worked on network infrastructure, assisting developers with the development of Visual Studioapplications in C Sharp, software specification, evaluation, and validation, and assistedinteractions with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

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