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New York, New York, Us

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Automation everywhere (Kubernetes/EKS, Docker, Terraform, Terragrunt, Python, Saltstack, Jenkins) for AWS, both GovCloud and AWS Commercial.Exit due to company reorganization.

EPI Sports handles Track and Field / Cross Country meet registrations. As the co-founder, I've been the lead programmer for all endeavors and projects relating to EPI Sports.Backend:* PHP (OOP)* MySQL: architect, normalization, optimization* Node.JS* XML, JSONFrontend:* HTML5 (websockets)* JQuery and YUI2 (XML, JSON, AJAX)* CSS2,3* UI/UX design and implementationIn addition to the web technologies, we have releasd our own software based on Adobe Air (Actionscript3).

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led application and infrastructure modernization project for multi billion dollar ERP software company. Worked with our client to upskill current engineers while educating execs on modern infrastructure principals. Replaced numerous manual runbooks with automation and full documentation.

Focus on helping clients with their Devops/automation needs. Projects include Edwards Lifesciences and Truecar.See my media section for my blog posts and details of the public case studies for projects I've worked on.

Sr DevOps for Source Interlink (recently renamed The Enthusiast Network), a magazine publisher with high traffic sites such as www.motortrend.com and www.automobilemag.com. As the DevOps team lead in Source Interlink’s migration to AWS and Cloudstack, I’ve helped automate the deployment and administration of new and legacy systems while managing and mentoring those on my team.* Develop and manage scalable infrastructure using Rightscale and Amazon's Web Services, heavily utilizing APIs and SDKs* Chef for automation, Ruby and Bash for nearly all ancillary scripting* Automated the build and monitoring of Apache/Zend, HAProxy, Redis, Mongodb, Node.js, Elasticsearch, Tomcat, Varnish, Zoo Keeper, MySQL/MariaDB/Galera* Designed, implemented and managed the 30Tb Elasticsearch cluster used for central logging* AWS automation including EC2/VPC, S3/Glacier, Route53, SES, RDS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, CloudFormation* Managed primary MongoDB driving all AWS based sites, working with developers and QA to optimize indexing and performance

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Sr Systems Engineer for NEOGOV, a Human Capital Management SaaS provider in the public sector. Sites managed include www.governmentjobs.com and Agency Pages. Lead all systems related Open Source initiatives while reporting to the Head of R&D. Primary on call for any production incidents or outages.* Linux and Windows system automation using Chef* Automated MongoDB, Solr, Redis, Cold Fusion, IIS, SQL 2012 and others on VMware, Azure and AWS* Designed, implemented and supported Mongo, Redis, Solr and Zabbix infrastructure* Lead MongoDB DBA* Implemented using source control (Git) for system admin scripts and in-house applications* Wrote application specific monitoring scripts for Zabbix* Designed proof of concept for centralized logging with Logstash, Elasticsearch, Kibana and nxLog (Windows)

Providing external management and consultation of a broad range of information technology initiatives, projects, and programs including the creation and implementation of business solutions, providing clients with information on technical trends, as well as providing advice on options, risks, costs vs. benefits, ROI and impact on other business processes and system priorities. Highlighted achievements include: • Implemented mobile initiative for remote management personnel • Execution of document management for large scanning project plans • Designed and executed upgraded server infrastructure for rapid expansion • Implemented security protocols for highly sensitive and confidential data for a mortgage loan company • Consulted, planned, and implemented a more robust ERP platform for sales and inventory management client • Client list includes Darco Construction, American Home Loans, Oak Tree Furniture, and Advantage Fitness Products

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Reporting to the COO/CFO, responsible for all computer and telephony systems for this $30 million fitness resource company at corporate headquarters as well as 5 remote regions. Successfully implemented multiple IT projects, providing the technology knowledge and vision to support the company’s business objectives as well as evaluate and recommend all hardware and software for business processes. Highlighted achievements include: • Developed IT policies and procedures including documentation where none previously existed• Developed and implemented an effective procedure to integrate external business partners’ ERP software with the company’s existing ERP software• Led a team of consultants on the development of multiple customization projects for the company’s CRM software• Managed IT vendor relationships including support contracts and licensing • Created annual IT budget, reviewed and approved all IT invoices • Present business case for IT projects to senior management including business needs, ROI and productivity metrics • Managed performance of IT personnel and maintained scorecards for external contractors and consultants• Established standardized hardware and software implementations for all desktop and servers • Migrated entire server infrastructure to SAN based virtualized platform • Selected and implemented phone system upgrade to VoIP communication platform with desktop integration, saving the company thousands of dollars per year • Developed and established IT disaster recovery plan • Enhanced company’s remote access via mobile device initiative • Implemented new email platform; moving from hosted POP to internal MS Exchange, including remote regions and sales personnel

Brentwood, Tennessee, Us

Responsible for overall maintenance of the company's computer systems with server management being a primary duty to include upgrading servers, ensuring the servers are backed up, server data is secure from unauthorized access and also engaged in light programming. Highlighted achievements include: • Created and implemented backup and recovery policies • Installed custom firewall and security policies • Documented all desktop and server processes • Implemented standardized desktop installation procedures • Supported 100+ global desktop users

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