Lead a team of Infrastructure Engineers to deliver a reliable platform by:Maintaining and migrating Virtual Machines on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Maintaining a modern Kubernetes Platform utilizing Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), with GitOps for declarative management.Responsible for leading a high-performing team of engineers in achieving project objectives. Primary focus on cloud computing, Kubernetes, GitOps, DevOps, and infrastructure as code, ensuring that all work was aligned with customer, contract and business goals.Defined and implemented technical standards for the to allow developers to rapidly build, deploy and iterate on the platform.Worked with the customer to implement the vision for the program, plan for future risks and opportunities, and to maintain long term compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.Built a relationship with the customer to position my team as experts the customer could reach out to for planning, clarification and education related to the technologies implemented.

Work on teams to implement DevSecOps Transformation and Cloud Migration at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations (FDIC):Implement Azure Cloud Platform for organization wide adoption of DevSecOps, Infrastructure As Code and Cloud Ready principles.Work with application teams to define and implement application specific environments in AzureDefine cloud resources including networking, monitoring and database solutions using Terraform and the Azurerm ProviderStore code and manage code base in a Git repository on Azure DevOps and Github Enterprise ServerIntegrate cloud resources with Azure Active DirectoryDefine access controls with Network Security Groups (NSGs)Plan and implement an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) based Kubernetes solution enhanced with tools including Istio for Zero Trust Security, and Prometheus and Grafana for Monitoring.Perform an initial security audit of the AKS Cluster using Center of Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks.Plan a system to automate ongoing security audits of the AKS Cluster to CIS Standards using Kube-bench.Plan and Manage work an Agile Environment using Scrum Methodologies.Manage DNS between Azure Cloud, Private Endpoints and On Prem

Architect and Implement D2IQ Based Kubernetes Infrastructure on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. - Architect Kubernetes Cluster to maintain compatibility with existing Rancher Kubernetes on Ubuntu - Architect the implementation to be automated with Ansible and Terraform - Generalize the configuration to maintain compatibility at multiple different scales and in both internet connected and disconnected environments.Plan and implement a network structure for on-premise cloud native development - Configure Cisco Wifi Controller for client connections of differing trust levels - Configure Cisco Firepower for network perimeterMaintain Virtualized environment using VMWare 6.7 on Dell VXRail hardwareMaintain and Automate security posture as defined by the customerAssist in deployment and configuration of portable system based on Platform One's Big Bang.Plan a VMWare NSX-T implementation

Work with a team of Computer Scientists to develop a specialized private cloud solution built on virtualization, open source and containerization.Support a team of Computer Scientist to develop and maintain a specialized, stateless, CentOS Linux and Windows environment for the encoding, monitoring and storing of serial data streams.Administer a lab, development and server environment based on CentOS 7.Support embedded CentOS 7 use and development.Maintain a network of Cisco Catalyst Switches.Plan a network overhaul to Juniper Switches.

Manage Linux infrastructure including more than 100 RHEL VMs, 7 RHEL Servers, and 10 non-RHEL Linux serversManage critical Linux based services including Load Balancers, DHCP, DNS and WebserversUtilize Kickstart, Ansible YAML, and BASH scripting to create reproducible infrastructure as codeReview RHEL Licensing, resulting in significant annual savings.Implement Kubernetes environments to offer containerization as a way for developers to continuously improve the student experienceMaintain supporting Linux infrastructure including (but not limited to) Satellite servers, a PXE boot, and virt-who licensing serversDeploy servers using existing Ansible playbooks and write playbooks for new serversAssist in the maintenance of VMWare Compute Cluster, including leading the upgrade from VMware 6.5 to 6.7 and migration from a Windows-based VCenter Server to a Photon Linux based VCenter applianceUtilize VMWare tools including DRS, Cloning, tags, and Templates for efficient deployment and resource allocationAssist in the maintenance of a Dell/EMC Compellent Storage Environments Maintain appropriate backups for all servers using VeeamAssist in the maintenance of an Exagrid replicated backup storage environmentEvaluate container technologies including Docker, VMware Integrated Containers and Kubernetes to select the best fit for the given use case.

Manage and Maintain a network on 6 campuses, centered around Cisco Switches and Wireless Technology.Assist in the deployment of a College wide Cisco Voice Solution.Assist in the implementation an upgraded fiber optic fiber optic network to allow true gigabit speeds to the user.Manage and Maintain a VMware Vsphere Environment with 100+ Virtual Machines, on 13 Hosts in 5 Clusters.Build and implement a Linux Server management solution using Ansible and Reposync.Build an Ubuntu Linux based Augmented Reality Sandbox to teach students about water tables and topography.Manage Windows Updates using WSUS.Administer Centos Linux and Redhat Linux Servers.Administer Windows Server 2008, 2012 and 2016 Servers.

Develop Procedures for the assembly of Radar Speed Sign and related products.Assemble and Repair Radar Speed Signs According to developed procedures.Monitor manufacturing to ensure that established procedures are being followed.Document, review, resolve and prevent incidents of Non-conformance in manufacturing processes.

Work as a contractor in multiple grain elevators in the River Parishes to identify, grade and test grain to ensure maximum quality and profit from the elevator's loading contracts.

Coordinate equipment, personnel, and other resources to unload approximately 500,000 bushels of grain per shiftMatch type and grade factors to group similarly valued grainUse Automation Systems based upon GE IFix, to control grain movementMonitor and improve unloading speeds, and minimize downtime

Utilize knowledge of agriculture, education, science and technology to develop better tools for teachers in Agricultural Education programs.Maintain a network consisting of ten Windows XP computers and two Windows 2003 serverManage and Create Websites using tools including Adobe Dreamweaver, Google Sites and HTMLAssist with procurement and personnel decisions that fit the objectives and budget of the organization

Manage interns and volunteers in various roles and assisted with the recruitment and creation of Board of DirectorsMaintain local Linux Servers, Workstations and Network Install and Configure Ubuntu Linux on donated computers to redistribute into the community

Develop and implement programmable robotic systemsDevelop alternative systems for identifying viruses in RTPCR (Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction)Design research experiments to test procedures, equipments and hypothesesPresent research to a group of approximately 30 peers