Collaboratively leading platform modernization and transition to Kubernetes and other open-source, cloud-native technologies. Development of tools and processes to drive DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments. Shift-Left mentality. I am primarily working on building enterprise cloud-native solutions involving Kubernetes, Docker, or Podman. Delivering a fully automated container management solution in air-gapped environmentApplying advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise; industry knowledge ranging from on-prem to cloud.Developing innovative solutions to complex problems not found in most microservice deployments Works without considerable direction; enjoys mentoring and supervising team members.

I started as the first DevOps hire to build out the data analytics platform for small to large pharmaceutical companies, including a COVID-19 vaccine company, during the pandemic. All container-based running at AWS. Led and finished conversion from a proprietary IAC codebase to all terragrunt/terraform decreasing deployment time, and increasing security all deployed through a CI/CD platform based on GITOPS.

I worked on the wowza Infrastructure team building the next-generation media streaming cloud. We use DevOps practices throughout the engineer organization. Coded infrastructure and tooling to enable our developers to move fast and create a great experience for our customers.

AWS engineer migrating on-site traditional infrastructure to AWS . Using DevOps , automation first principals . just finished first migration which included a new design by me that flattened and simplefied the architecture by using replacing brocade VTM' with a fully automated load balancing stack with nginx . The entire AWS infrastructure was built with terraform/terragrunt and puppet .

Engineer on the Platform Engineering Team. Lead Design and strategy around Virtual Infrastructure and iSCSI Enterprise Storage.HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:FlexPod infrastructure management. Designed Multi-tenant FlexPod Architecture. Currently managing close to 1PB of data on NetApp FAS. Re-designed virtual infrastructure to a fully clustered highly available environmentManaged and scale 500 terabyte Dell Equallogic iSCSI SANDesigned backend virtual infrastructure for 200 Server virtual machines Designed fibre channel Data Domain back up system using Brocade SwitchesManaged medium size virtual environment from provisioning to end of life. Provided tier 3 windows engineering support for windows servers and backend services such as Active directory, web, Database Clusters, Print ClustersHelped plan, manage and execute the move of 30 arrays, 10 blade chassis and 100 blade servers to a new data center, including P2V'ing over 100 legacy servers and moving direct attached storage to an iSCSI SAN.

Supported multiple, complex enterprise applications. Deployed and maintained applications varying from Police department traffic accident applications to geographic information systems applications displaying aerial photography. Managed diverse projects and applications including duties ranging from project manager to application analyst to IT Support. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Tier 1-3 support for all public safety application, servers, desktops, and mobilesManaged all IT related public safety projectsDesigned, deployed and managed Altiris client and IT Asset management system and ProcessesProjects: Windows Server 2003 domain migration, VMware Infrastructure 3 migration and Lefthand SAN migration.Analyzed public safety systems and provided solutions to increase efficiencies in daily workflow.Provided analytical crime statistics pulling data from records management systemDesigned, implemented and maintained a managed client system that increased first call resolution by 30%, and reduced TCO by 20%Served as Interim Server Administrator for the town infrastructureManaged Public Safety helpdesk system ensuring SLA compliance Provided expert knowledge on all public safety systems to the Town CTO, Council, and staff Designed, implemented, and managed a $70,000, 12 terabyte multi-site, replicated storage solution projectManaged enterprise server environment of over 400+ users and 60+ servers supporting 7 major departments, across 10 geographically unique locations systems include Microsoft Server 2003/AD environment, Exchange 2003, VMWare VI3 infrastructure, and RedHat Enterprise Server environmentProvided 24/7, 30 minute on-site, after hours on-call support for all critical systems including Police and Fire Department systems on a rotating basis

Assisted maintaining a mixed Windows 2003 small business and Mac OSX environment Servers and backup system Provided Desktop support to mixed Windows XP/2000 and Mac OSX client environment in a creative studio. Helped in rollout of new software and hardware upgrades

Provided on-site computer and software education for clients Designed and deployed websites for customers; including building requirements and developing application code. Provided on-site support for small businesses and homes, including PC, printer, and small network troubleshooting on Windows XP and 2000 machines.

Designed, coded and implemented a web application that sorted, displayed and updated the organizations student records using ASP and Microsoft Access. Collaborated with Network Admin team on the organizations network.