Provide Cloud Solutions Architecture services to both commercial and federal clients. Work to deliver cutting edge solutions built in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. My primary responsibilities involve developing project plans, determining PBIs, creating architectural artifacts, developing Infrastructure as Code, delivering presentations/demos, and drafting developer & operational documentation. Some of my recent projects include SACA compliant MLZ deployments, IaC for Kubernetes in the cloud, and developing enterprise-wide monitoring & observability solutions.

Work as part of a Cloud Team to support various projects within the government sector. My primary responsibilities involve the development of cloud-based network and security architectures with a focus around serverless systems. I work on the design and continued development of a PaaS environment that is supported using DevSecOps principles and built within the AWS cloud platform. My team develops systems primarily constructed to provide a high level of automation by integrating various tools and technologies. We utilize IaC (HCL) in conjunction with source control systems and fully integrated CI/CD pipelines. I have experience working within many areas of cloud computing, such as: code deployment methods, code promotion strategies, access control/federation, network connectivity, compliance/monitoring/logging, secrets management, storage, cost optimization, migration planning, and cross-account resource sharing/service consumption.

Co-founder of CryptoStand, a digital asset group specializing in Masternode/Staking and PoW operations. Work with various projects within the Digital Currency space to launch cloud based VPS's to participate in decentralized networks (Masternodes). Help to provide transactional privacy, instant transactions, and participating in governance and voting. - Maintained several Masternodes for the Vantaur Network. - Installed & Configured ASIC hardware (stratum overlay protocol extended to support pooled mining).- Developed encrypted cold storage policies for asset security and data loss prevention.

Worked within a small group of engineers responsible for designing and maintaining all global extranet connections, hybrid cloud & multi-cloud, and DMZ infrastructures. Worked on supporting customers in the financial sector and working with these companies to establish a wide variety of B2B and Cloud-based connections. Responsible for developing all designs, technical configurations, and the maintaining of the project management duties for both external and internal design initiatives. Helped to design and configure both MS Azure VNET's and AWS VPC's for cloud networks. Utilized both VPN, ExpressRoute, and Direct Connect based connections for access to cloud resources. Calculated equipment quotes, provided detailed cost analysis for project proposals, and submitted purchase orders & labor estimates needed for new builds. Provided in depth application troubleshooting and change request fulfillment. Projects I have directed include: New cloud platforms integration using MS Azure and AWS VPC builds AWS design and install for international regions developers (JP/CN) Cisco ASA platform 'zero downtime' migration Multiple Extranet and DMZ connection projects Assisted in design, configuration, and maintenance of the Extranet Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Most common service types supported include HTTP/HTTPS, VMware, FIX, Citrix, FTP, MQ Series, and SQL DBs.

Assist in maintaining a global network infrastructure in a small group of 4 senior network engineers. I work on projects involving long term upgrade goals, customer integrations, and help to carry out defined procedures for maintenance. The group I work in also acts as the last line of defense in resolving critical network issues. We support a wide variety of vendors and technologies. We deal heavily with customers in the banking/financial industry.

Primarily worked on implementation and support for VPN configurations using Cisco ASA equipment. Also assisted with basic Linux Server (RHEL) Admin support.

Worked in a Remote Access group supporting a wide range of networking issues for global clients. Troubleshooting included everything from circuit testing to device sparing. The diverse solutions offered by VzB provided wealth of hands on experience with a variety of technologies and fortune 500 companies.

Redesigned Microsoft Active Directory domain and fine tuned Group Policy Objects and their corresponding rules to enhance overall network security. Worked primarily on LAN design and implementation.