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Kirkland, Wa, Us

New York City, Us

- Maintains and improves a cloud infrastructure roll-out platform for enterprise users to define, configure, and rollout AWS resources.- Uses automation to ensure that users are following industry best practices in doing so by developing custom Checkov rule validations for terraform.- Developed a first in class highly scalable source video router solution for a live video streaming platform using Kubernetes, VMWare ESXi hosts, Synamedia vDCMs, Zixi, and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT).- Designed and implemented an API for storing cloud infrastructure outputs from terraform as part of a successful effort to inject them into templated Helm charts.- Mentored interns and entry-mid level engineers to ensure personal and technical growth among teammates.- Created extensive front end user interfaces for managing live streaming video channel turn up, turn down, and trouble shooting reducing channel roll out time to minutes instead of days.- Developed and maintained a framework for rolling out network device changes across an in-house data center while adhering to the principals of git-ops.-

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Built an AWS monitoring framework to perform security audits across multiple accounts in an organization as well as automate bootstrapping of AWS accounts.- Performed application and infrastructure security assessments to harden technology stacks.- Applied comprehensive knowledge of Information Security issues to include; but not limited to, cloud technology, internet servers, network security, data integrity, intrusion detection, firewall management, virtual private networks, public key/infrastructure/digital signatures, and encryption,- Identified common coding flaws. - Recognized security implications in the software acceptance phase, including completion criteria, risk acceptance, documentation, and methods of independent testing.- Developed code (e.g., Python, Flask, Typescript, HTML, CSS, etc.) to interact with API driven security technologies to automate security tasks (e.g., Aqua, Alert Logic, Splunk, etc.) aimed at removing human errors and human inconsistencies. - Ran incident management response when a major security incidents were detected and needed mitigation.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Santa Clara, California, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Java, Python, Mule ESB, AWS Services, Git, Jersey, Hibernate, Spring- Architects and implements internal systems for maintaining, distributing, and protecting company data.- Develops and designs RESTful web service APIs, integration micro services, and ETL processes to solve business problems.- Mentors and guides both new and less senior engineers in order to keep the team’s overall velocity on an upward trend.- Creates in-depth unit testing using the principles of Test Driven Development (TDD) and enforces coding standards to ensure that the quality of the code base is constantly improving.- Manages and creates build and deployment automations using Continuous Integration (CI) tools. - Documents application details for faster project on-boarding.- Monitors, tracks and completes goals as a team player in an Agile Scrum

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Develops and improves automated tests in accordance with the highest quality assurance standards.- Uses in-depth programming knowledge to create and maintain software infrastructures that improve software reliability and development speed while also reducing the software's learning curve. - Provides regular reports to stakeholders and management regarding test execution, issues and test script development.- Helps determine the root cause of issues, resolve testing issues, and drive issues to closure.- Works as a strong agile team player with proficiency in time management and multitasking to meet deadlines and handle changing priorities.- Uses communication skills in order to successfully execute meetings with business and technology teams.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

- Designed, developed, and performed analysis on customer sales data to ensure that stock levels are kept within accepted tolerances. Made actionable recommendations for procurement to keep the supply chain sufficiently intact. Conducted statistical analysis on customer data to predict future demand. Executes resolution plans for complex supply chain issues.- Developed, implemented, and maintained custom software programs using Object Oriented Principles (OOP) that automated and streamlined workplace processes.- Oversaw and maintained Electronic Document Interchange (EDI) services to ensure proper mapping, translation, and transmission of data as well as compliance with all customer demands. - Created, updated, and maintained user databases to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Albany, Us

-Analyzed and verified personal information of each applicant through interviewing and researching individual circumstances. Conducted verification of past employment as well as applicants’ attempts to gain future employment. Inspected applicant documentation and other statements to eliminate possibility of fraud. Adjudicated applicant eligibility for benefits in accordance with state laws, regulations and policies.-Managed 80-100 cases per week as well as special projects on both an individual and team level.-Member of special language assistance team focused on non-native English speakers. Personal focus on claimants speaking Mandarin or Spanish.-Ensured appropriate prioritization and desk management processes are followed to ensure highest level of organization and efficiency. -Maintained high level of confidentiality to preserve the security of each applicant’s personal information.-Assisted and provided guidance to individuals and businesses in accordance with quality and quantity standards mandated by state and federal laws.

Albany, N.Y., Us

-Planned, prepared and delivered English language lessons and workshops to individuals and groups with varying levels of fluency. Produced new and adapted existing training materials in an effort to provide optimal student learning and retention. Conducted student fluency analysis and applied appropriate level instruction.-Developed strong teacher-student relationship fostering an atmosphere of trust and support.

-Planned, prepared and delivered English language lessons and workshops to individuals and groups with varying levels of fluency. Produced new and adapted existing training materials in an effort to provide optimal student learning and retention. Conducted student fluency analysis and applied appropriate level instruction.-Developed strong teacher-student relationship fostering an atmosphere of trust and support.

Master'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Arts And Sciences, Chinese Studies

Chinese Language (Mandarin)

Certificate In Chinese Language, Chinese Language (Mandarin)

Associates Of Arts, Liberal Arts