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Orlando, Fl, Us

Monroe, Louisiana , Us

+ Discover and Analyze the drivers motivating a client to move to the Cloud and present findings and observations.+ Discover the current state of the client infrastructure and applications and present findings and observations related to readiness.+ Discover the current state of the client IT organizational structure and present findings and observations related to readiness.+ Discover at a high level the current state of the client IT related processes and present findings and observations related to readiness.+ Develop and present end state Cloud Architectures based on the current state discovery.+ Experience in interdisciplinary infrastructure DevOps Teams in charge for infrastructure landscapes based on open source projects like OpenStack, Kubernetes or Docker+ Develop and present detail Roadmaps and plans to transition to the defined end state Cloud architecture.+ Offer Lumen integration opportunities for non-Cloud assets working with Lumen teams to maximize the client opportunity.+ Build the business case for moving to the cloud.+ Analysis of current IT depreciation schedule and how it can be maximized related to Total Cost of Ownership via cloud services.+ Work with the client to develop the Cloud TCO / ROI analysis / and Funding requirements.+ Assist in the development of internal communication plans to enable adoption.+ Assist in the development of required organizational processes and structure for Cloud adoption and management.+ Analysis of current SLA’s if applicable and offer observations relevant to a Cloud deployment.+ Assist in the development and training of client personnel for adoption and management of Cloud assets.+ Offer the development of a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE).+ Design and migrate customer to Lumen Private Cloud+ Design and implement for Lumen Hosted Area Network.+ Document a plan for future scalability and innovation using cloud infrastructure.

Lombard, Il, Us

• Advise new methods and procedures for interoperability among different projects and contingency, namely when it comes to managing Terraform IaC and Github.• Create methodologies to provide Observability, Development Velocity, Reliability, Scalability and Security across a diverse suite of web applications that are run on AWS (EC2,VPC, ELB, S3, Kinesis, CloudWatch, IAM, Route53 ).• Develop CI/CD pipelines for applications and microservices. • Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code utilizing Terraform command line.• Deployment management (AWS CodePipeline)• Provide companywide cross team technical guidance and leadership for a small team.

• Provides research, design, building, testing, and support to software platform(s), including support for multiple levels of testing prior to release of new and upgraded platform or infrastructure in Cloud native solutions in AWS• Identifies and recommends the development of best practices, new approaches, validation, and adherence to existing processes in use of Infrastructure-as-code in AWS.• Participates in the day-to-day maintenance and administration of software platform(s), and configuration updates following established procedures.• Assists in identifying root causes of operational issues, resolves problems and/or recommends solutions for implementation by others.• Designs systems management solutions using automation and self-repair, rather than alarming• Ability to move forward and act in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge• Consults with application team as necessary to resolve issues and/or clarify requirements.• Works with business units to plan for small projects and events impacting the relevant platform, including capacity planning, monitoring, configuration, security, metrics, reporting and recovery, and migration strategies.• Acts as Level 3 resource for front line incidents and user requests• Assists with documentation of new and existing standards and best practice.• Participates in the development and refinement of standards and best practices for the production environment based on the needs of the supported business units.• Asks difficult questions and build consensus when necessary• Present technical information, in communicable verbal or written format, to technical and/or business audience.Technology Utilized (Includes but not limited to):Rundeck, AWS (EC2,VPC, ELB, S3, Kinesis, CloudWatch, IAM, Route53 ), Terraform, Atlantis, Docker, Gitlab, Github, Jenkins, AWX, Ansible, Chef, Kubernetes, Linux Server, Windows Server, custom bash and python scripting.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Summary Skillset/Environments:AWS Architect, Akamai CDN, Salt, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Linux Administrator, GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, Bash and Python scripting, Jira, Confluence, SEIM, Configuration ManagementDetails of Duties:Working as Scrum Master and participant, as part of a team in an Agile work flow, writing stories for epics and managing work supporting Product Owner needs. Creating and managing Terraform configurations. Responsible for working with internal and external customers on content delivery networks and web technology implementations to support large scale, mission critical web applications directly tied to HMH's business operation. Provides expert level knowledge in addressing all aspects of content delivery networks and web application performance, capacity, security and reliability. Communicates, negotiates, and coordinates between customers, application developers, executives and other parties to provide a globally continuous 24x7 delivery of educational content in a secure, reliable manner. Provides support to all operational groups on content delivery networks and web services implementation. Translates business goals into technology requirements and then implements those technologies.Implements solutions and troubleshooting utilizing web server and application troubleshooting experience.Lead CDN expert better utilizing CDN to implement cost savings and better user experience for multiple digital properties.Works with the Security and Cloud Center of Competency as a liaison to coordinate and execute security projects dealing with infrastructure and operations for many digital properties. Utilizes SIEM tools and best practices to execute vulnerability remediation and analysis.

Orlando, Fl, Us

• Administrate and support a variety of platforms including Windows, Linux, and AS/400• Work extensively with IBM 3200 (Tape Backup), IBM3700 (SAN), VMware, DB2, Tomcat, Administrator of Linux Server Deployments • Work directly with Software Development team with configuration of deployments to Linux servers.• Work directly with Software Engineers to pinpoint root cause application issues during runtime.• Work with a team to help manage all aspects of a complex IT infrastructure.• Resolve systems and network issues as reported by clients and company personnel.• Design, test, and implement upgrades to existing IT infrastructure.• Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions based on project specifications.• Proactively identify risks to IT infrastructure and recommend and impliment appropriate mitigation strategies.• Engineer, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.• Work with development staff to configure and deploy hosted software solutions.• Produce clear technical documentation for systems and procedures.• Develop and deploy solutions to monitor all systems for errors and sub-optimal performance.• Explain complex technical concepts in an easy to understand fashion to internal and external customers.• Perform regular systems administration tasks such as patching and server maintenance.• Work as part of the Deployments team to deploy software to servers while documenting changes and assisting in the further development of workflow.

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Supporting Tier III critical issues with femtocell devices. Tracking, analyzing, resolving, RF, TCP/IP, GPS, client network, handset issues, and recommending solutions while working with other departments efficiently.I work primarily through an ssh client working in embedded Linux devices. Run Bash scripts, analyze logs, and work closely with vendor engineering departments to proactively resolve potential issues while managing ongoing issues and keeping detailed reports from ongoing analysis.

Altamonte Springs, Fl, Us

Developed a game delivery platform in PHP in a custom designed MVC framework based on Doctrine (Symfony). Also managed Apache servers and Linux accounts, configured firewalls and VPN accounts, managed graphical and video assets for presentation of final products.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Analyed and resolved issues with servers running Apache, Linux, PHP, cPanel, WHM, MYSQL, IIS, Plesk (Parallels) for a range of issues for Shared, VPS, Dedicated and Collocated environments.My prior network, CDN, and web development experience has allowed me to bring a better understanding of the whole array of Internet and hosting solutions to the company.

Developed websites for small to medium business clients since 1995 using HTML, Server Side Includes, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Action Script, PHP (with SQL backend). I am very familiar with different CMS's including WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla and can custom design them.I have proven skills improving SEO for websites, increasing their rank in major search engines. I've utilized my skills with advanced 2D/3D graphic design and animation with the talent of a traditional artist.

I worked daily with a large team to ensure incoming tickets were handled in a consistent manner. I worked with customers to help them understand technical concepts in a massively scaled network. I also expedited severe issues to the correct vendors and worked closely with our Network and Operations teams in a timely manner to find resolution.What I utilized and supported included but was not limited to: Linux (shell scripting), Flash Media Server, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, CDN, WAN, BGP, Cisco, Brocade, Network analysis, W3C compliance, Data analysis, Gomez, Nagios.

As a very people focused Sales Engineer in the sales team I worked daily with a large, very skilled, and proactive team spanning Development, Network Operations, Support, Sales, and Marketing. My responsibilities included pre-sales performance testing, integration/implementation support for PHP based API and third party video players, and post-sales support. I helped write and proofread manuals and proposals. I handled all customers and partners equally and with highly prompt response and resolution focused support and delegation.I used my software development and Internet technology integration background to help customers utilize Highwinds solutions. I tested different scenarios from the customer's point of view in order to better understand best practice solutions before an issue is ever encountered. I contributed to the customer-facing technical manual that covered the Highwinds Striketracker command portal as well as customer facing how-to guides.https://support.highwinds.com/hc/en-us/categories/360003436731-CDN

• http://novaloanmodification.com• Develop websites utilizing Flash, CSS, HTML, and PHP• Design and optimize graphics for print and web media• Manage marketing goals and ensure deadlines meet for several projects• Manage and develop email marketing, SEO marketing campaigns• Convert documents into PDF for deployment• Translate entire Turkish text into English for dual-use content

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Develop bank teller software using a proprietary fourth generational scripting language. Develop and ensure standards and creative solutions to bridge the gaps utilizing the strengths and weaknesses of the proprietary language. Analyze bank needs and ensure delivery of software based on deadlines and project restraints. Manage project deliverables in a timely fashion while ensuring full documentation, testing, certification and delivery.

Develop dynamic sites using MySQL, PHP, CSS, Javascript.Maintain and report traffic analysis using web analytics programs and SEO procedures.Responsible for managing, updating, and rebuilding a dynamic website (http://agenthub.net)Manage, support, and update dynamic websites and SQL databases.Offer web developing services to travel agents, managing several cross-corporation web-based projects. Negotiate with new vendors to improve our current products, execute corporate website updates, and integrations.Develop new code for current sites as well as develop several turnkey websites for re-branding LMS websites.Offer proposals and guidance in obtaining new software and hardware for various projects.

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