Developed and delivered a database-driven web application and services pertaining to data center site management and selection. The service included automated data parsing from provider-submitted templates.Developed and delivered a dynamic web application in Golang that showcases our applications and services, giving our customers a single place to access all of our tools.Developed and delivered a data center telemetry visualization application that displays power and temperature data for rooms, racks, and other devices.Developed and delivered a secure, robust file storage application focused on data center artifacts. The application includes additional features such as automated parsing of JSON infrastructure files and file versioning and restore.Currently developing a comprehensive power and temperature monitoring and alerting system for advance notification of potential issues in any data center related to those metrics.Expertise in the following:Data modeling, development, and deployment of database objects (tables, triggers, procedures, etc.). Most of our applications are backed by Oracle Database, and we spend a significant amount of time developing and working with SQL and PL/SQL.Creating REST APIs used by our applications and supporting functions such as ETL processes and integrations. We have built APEX to DocuSign integration, ETL processes that parse email attachments, automated data loading, and APEX deployment (Rocket) APIs.Infrastructure as Code and application deployment using OCI Build Services and Shepherd (based on Terraform). We are pushing for fully automated builds, including security scanning.Golang web application and API development.

Built a Ruby gem (Stoarray, link below) that assists with API calls to flash storage arrays from Pure and EMC. This gem is used in production to perform clone refreshes and snapshots of databases. Test coverage is provided by Rspec and Coveralls, CI/CD by Travis-CI, while mockable.io is used to mock array responses during build testing.Stoarray gem: https://github.com/kodywilson/stoarrayCreated an automated metrics and monitoring solution by utilizing the Stoarray gem to perform periodic API calls to Pure and Xtremio flash arrays, pushing array metrics to an InfluxDB (time series database) which is connected to Grafana for data visualization (graphs, charts, and monitoring). Documented and published the process at https://kodywilson.com/2016/11/07/infrastructure-metrics-with- grafana-and-influxdb/.Revamped Nordstrom’s NetBackup Chef cookbook to better enforce state and improve automation around NetBackup client installs and configuration.Developed direct to DataDomain backup and restore process for Oracle Databases.Updated many Chef cookbooks for Chef 13 compliance removing deprecated code.Helped convert servers from closed-source authentication software to open-source SSSDreducing license costs.

Used Chef (Chef.io) to enable automation and “Infrastructure as Code”. Wrote numerous cookbooks, used by many teams. Built server inventory web site using Chef to generate and update the data.Helped develop a self-service server build process that is automated from the moment you hit submit to delivery of the server.Provided Chef instruction and collaboration with any team willing to learn about the joys and wonders of application team self-empowerment enabled by Chef.Created bash scripts saving thousands of hours of previously manual work. Learned and used Ruby and Perl while staying sharp on shell scripting, including ksh and bash.System administration, Linux Systems Engineering, server building, maintenance, and application support. Deep knowledge of RPM based Linux distributions, RedHat and CentOS, considerable experience with Debian based (Debian, Ubuntu, Mint) Linux flavors and Unix, primarily Solaris 9, 10, and 11.Completed University of Washington Continuing Education (UWCE) Certificate in Ruby Programming covering Ruby and Rails. Developed and published Ruby gems to rubygems.org and several Rails applications to Heroku, OpenStack, and Ninefold with all code version controlled on GitHub. Learned and utilized a full Test Driven software development methodology using git, GitHub issue tracking, rspec tests, and Travis-CI build testing.Built a Ruby gem (https://github.com/kodywilson/printsly) and Chef cookbook which together automate the provisioning of printers to our load balanced Linux (CUPS) print servers. Once all stores are upgraded, 15,000+ printers will have been automatically added to each CUPS server using the printsly gem.

Deployed and administered CentOS and Debian Linux and Windows 2008R2 servers. IT Operations Infrastructure team technical lead for all Market Office Linux server deployments. Handled voice and data circuit troubleshooting, LAN/WAN networking, back-office support, and Asterisk (VoIP) telecommunications services.Maintained active relationships with primary telecommunications vendors, AT&T and XO Communications reviewing service tickets and root cause analysis (RCA) for network outages.Spearheaded MPLS circuit implementation project and created an extensive spreadsheet containing all of Clearwire's satellite office network details: circuit ID's, IP information, LAN topology, on site contact information, and server versions, all on Sharepoint, for everyone in IT Operations and Service Desk to access.

Responsible for the installation of small to medium sized business Voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems.Oversight of the entire implementations process including engineer and technician scheduling, hardware shipping and installation, and transferring of telephone numbers from other carriers to Speakeasy.Business VoIP solutions include hosted deployments utilizing EdgeMarc routers with Polycom, and Cisco phones, integrated designs including SIP trunking, PRI/CAS, and analog delivery via amphenol hand-off.Began taking more complex installations and became the project coordinator for Speakeasy's Managed Services implementations consisting of application and database server installs, cabinet hosting and collocation, firewall and VPN configurations, and Network Attached Storage additions.

Completed a project at Speakeasy which resulted in over $30,000.00 monthly savings.Reconciled the company's Voice over IP database of telephone numbers and services with ourpartner telecommunications company. We removed most of the unused telephone numbers and services, while activating billing on many services that had previously been unaccounted.

Developed scripts in the Macroquest scripting language which controlled teams of avatars in virtual worlds. These teams collected in-game resources which were traded on the open market.Performed testing and debugging on each script to maintain error free function with at least four scripts running simultaneously, interacting with each other and with the game environment.Implemented game focused AI in the form of randomization, auto response, and human-like movement of the avatars throughout the game world.

Provided user management, systems administration, technical and desktop support for over 100 Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Mac OS X desktops, 3 NetWare servers, 1 Linux server, and 50 printers.Trained staff in the use of newly deployed tools such as web services, web based email access, GroupWise work file access, and other available desktop applications.Cleaned spyware, viruses, and other malware from systems while implementing preventative measures.

Handled user management and provided technical/desktop support in a Microsoft Windows network. Lead Windows 2000 deployment team.Performed backups, monitored Windows NT Exchange and Domain Controller servers remotely and on-site.Maintained the campus access data card reading machinery including point of sales equipment.

Performed backups, server administration, and user management on a Windows NT network with Windows 98 and 2000 clients.Handled technical support for numerous research labs including upgrades, installs, and trouble- shooting of varied equipment, some specialized for lab research.Successfully completed department wide Y2K preparation plan, cataloging, evaluating, and upgrading software and hardware as required.Presented computer seminars and created printed documentation for departmental use and training.