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Austin, Texas, Us

Cincinnati , Oh, Us

Worked on a team of Cloud, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineers, delivering pipelines via GitHub Actions for many teams of developers to deploy code to Azure using Terraform for over 50 different applications used in production by Kroger store associates all across the US.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Azure skills: expertise in compute, storage, networking, cloud cost optimization, as well as Microsoft security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint EDR/XDR platform• Deploying infrastructure solutions via Terraform IaC using GitHub & Azure DevOps• Responsible for identifying, validating, and growing opportunities to accelerate consumption of Azure services in partnership with the greater sales team• Working with Enterprise customers driving commonly-followed and Microsoft-recommended solution architecture patterns for first-party as well as third-party solutions• Working with customers on lift-and-shift strategies to move on-premises workloads into Azure by providing deployment guidance, supporting customers' individual cloud adoption model, and providing appropriate recommendations to overcome blockers• Establishing deep relationships with key enterprise architects as well as application & infrastructure managers who drive long-term value for their company as it relates to their IT modernization and cloud adoption journey• Leading development of projects, creation of technical documentation, and training of sellers and partners in Azure cloud infrastructure administration & management, app innovation, and data platform

Redmond, Washington, Us

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Platform Enablement•Compare public cloud offerings and architect hybrid-cloud strategies•Python scripting/automation projects, API creation and referencing•ETL processes, automation of data ingestion to NoSQL databases via Python•Pivotal Cloud Foundry administration, also use of PCF and CredHub APIs for scripting•Use of vRealize Orchestrator for enterprise automation and provisioning•GitLab administration and experience with CI/CD pipeline deployments•Assisted in setting up and administering POC and production use of Pivotal Container Service (PKS) and Docker•Qualys vulnerability analysis and preparation of remediation plansSystems Administrator•Precisely modified and maintained systems and utility software on server computer systems as well as provide server-level support•Broad Linux administration skills including Bash scripting and experience with Ansible/Puppet•Creation, maintenance, management and configuration users' Linux accounts•Support 5+ vCenter environments with over 4,000 virtual machines•Regular maintenance and creation of servers in enterprise environment•Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of all integrated systemsData Center Facilities•Manage the data center and computer systems and hardware equipment such as air-conditioning system, UPS/generator, leak detection system, and fire protection/suppression system•Helped plan physical implementation of new hardware in the data center and personally installed many servers and ran copper and fiber optic cables to and from many different devices•Day-to-day oversight of our main, on-site data center, disaster recovery site, and International sites

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Systems Engineering•Immersed in a full Agile/Scrum environment, attending daily stand-up meetings as well as 10-week planning•Effective project manager creating detailed systems in Pivotal Cloud Foundry, TeamCity, and GitHub•Extensively worked with Hadoop, Hadoop File Systems and supporting programs•Monitor test applications performance, identify solutions, and development of implemented system performance•Proactively ensure the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability and support•Developed and maintained programs to increase system efficiency and extensively elevated human error through automated systems•Comprehensive knowledge with AD, VMWare, and programming skills through daily practiceService Desk•Provided support for basic incident resolution and requests reported to the Service Desk team•Initial assessment, trial, research, and resolution of incidents and requests regarding the use of any application software products, infrastructure components and/or any 84.51° systems•Highly proficient with ServiceNow software tool to track internal and external tickets•Worked intensely with walk-up customers roughly 20 hours per week to handle immediate issues that any internal or external employees experienced•Consistently in contact with vendors and other resources to troubleshoot any issue in a timely manner

•Install, configure, and maintain networking servers extensively increasing productivity in workplace in addition to monitoring systems and system performance & networking tuning•Supporting project lead of software and network security implementation•Perform troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations, and supporting systems•Actively participated in major remodel of main data center hardware•Install all new hardware, systems, and software updates for networks•Attend regular professional meetings delivering updates on current-working projects

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology