• Design, build, deploy, and update/maintain containerized applications, via Helm charts in a Gitlab repo, to a Kubernetes cluster• Currently managing the deployment of a self-hosted Gitlab instance as well as the deployment of a Gitlab Runner fleet.• First hand DevOps experience utilizing tools such as Gitlab, ArgoCD, Harbor, and Hashicorp Vault.•Troubleshooting of internal and customer application at a platfrom (Kubernetes) and application (Git) level.•Experience utilizing AWS backends such as S3, RDS, EC2, Route53• Data backups using Velero

Utilize cloud-native principles and DevOps conceptsIT Service Management concepts, practices, and procedure familiarityTroubleshooting identity and permission management issuesTroubleshooting cloud-based deployment issues; rapidly triage and escalate as necessaryTroubleshooting application and server issuesService ticket generation and communication follow-throughThorough and accurate triage and escalation of incidentsCloud system monitoring and alertingCustomer interaction via chat, in-person, and over the phoneBasic trend analysisDocumenting resolutions and contributing to internal knowledgebase

I am currently pursuing the Vets2PM Cloud Architect pathway with my host company Apex Systems. Upon completion I will have earned the AWS Cloud Solutions Architect certification and be better prepared for a role in Cloud, Cybersecurity, and IT.

-System admin experience utilizing VMware's Vsphere.-Network management experience in support of DOD LAN/WAN operations. -Conducted basic networking training for 20 individuals.-Use of Cisco routers and switches -Knowledge of routing protocols such as EIGRP, RIP, and OSPF. -Troubleshooting of script files used for DOD networks -Experience with networking software such as RUTTY, PUTTY, Wireshark-Experience as a squad leader - managing upwards of 30 Soldiers in a garrison / deployed environment.