O'Reilly Author - Networking and Kubernetes

Since its release in 2014, Kubernetes has become the de-facto standard for container orchestration. Kubernetes is a distributed system for managing containers and its networking is no different. Many companies are deploying Kubernetes on-prem and in the cloud, both managed offerings and self-deployed. With that, the demand for System, Network, and Cluster Administrators to understand the underpinnings of the network stack in Kubernetes is ever increasing.This course is a deep dive into the Kubernetes network model, the components involved and how to deploy, manage and troubleshoot the cluster network.

At Contino, we transform the results of software delivery teams through the successful adoption of DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools, platforms and ways of working. We have a particular focus on cloud, infrastructure automation, and container technologies, and are one of the world's leading authorized Docker training and consultancy partners. We work alongside our clients with a dual delivery and up-skilling mandate, modernizing technology platforms for increased ability to innovate, whilst giving our clients people the experience of modern ways of working and approaches to software delivery.We have offices in the UK and US. We provide consultancy services, complete delivery teams, and training for organizations looking to deliver software with a collaborative DevOps mindset.

Meetup Space https://www.meetup.com/Kubernetes-and-Cloud-Native-Computing-Louisville/Cloud native technologies empower organizations to build and run scalable applications in modern, dynamic environments such as public, private, and hybrid clouds. Containers, service meshes, microservices, immutable infrastructure, and declarative APIs exemplify this approach.These techniques enable loosely coupled systems that are resilient, manageable, and observable. Combined with robust automation, they allow engineers to make high-impact changes frequently and predictably with minimal toil.The Cloud Native Computing Foundation seeks to drive the adoption of this paradigm by fostering and sustaining an ecosystem of open-source, vendor-neutral projects. We democratize state-of-the-art patterns to make these innovations accessible to everyone.Meetup recording when available are placed on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdT7KyQKekSoX6-0QAaqHGw

Responsible for aiding Clients move to a Cloud based Architecture and mindset; ● Architecture review including VPC design, IAM policy and Least Privilege model review, Services utilization and migration to AWS services. ● Creation of Infrastructure as Code for client’s AWS resources utilizing Terraform ● Scrum Master for Team, leading all discussion and backlog reviews. ● Product Owner discussions with clients and backlog prioritization.

Responsible for aiding the Organization move to a Cloud based Architecture and mindset; ● Develop strategy for the organization’s move to a Cloud based architecture and API driven infrastructure ● Create automated pipeline for building out infrastructure utilizing Jenkins Pipeline, Hashicorp's Terraform and Packer. ● AWS - Troubleshoot AWS environment; EC2 Clean up, Cost optimization and setup security/usage/architecture guidelines. ● Release manager for website code base; Project plan for simplifying and automating the release process.

Responsible for aiding the team’s transition to a Cloud based Architecture and mindset; utilizing tools, technologies and methodologies like Docker, Continuous Integration, Agile, and Microservices. ● Increase Developer effectiveness. - Collaborated on Coding Standards. - Help complete migration to Git for Team’s source code repositories. - Automated Code Deployment and CI/CD pipeline. ● Increase AWS adaption and awareness including Architecture and Operations standards, and migration of customer facing web applications. ● Migration of static websites to AWS utilizing S3 and Cloudflare. ● Devops adoption and journey.

Responsible for development and support of GE Appliance’s in-house developed Private Cloud solution utilizing a combination of technologies including Ruby, Micro web services, Puppet, RabbitMQ, Jenkins CI, Github, Docker and VMware infrastructure. Also responsible for public cloud migration utilizing Amazon Web Services. ● Implemented API key management Services. ● Designed and implemented Snapshot management API. ● Designed and implemented Cloud dashboard for Capacity management. ● DevOps and cloud evangelist. ● Network management between GE and AWS.

My role was responsible for the implementation, design, and support of GE Home and Business Solutions' Cloud Infrastructure as part of the Software Defined Services Team. As well as assisting in supporting the current VMware Virtualization platform. Utilizing technologies written in Ruby, Continuous Integration Testing with Jenkins.

Responsible for continued implementation, design, and support of GE Home and Business Solutions' private cloud utilizing VMware’s vCloud automation center 5.1, C#, Puppet and Ruby technologies. Also contributing in the support of the current VMware virtualization infrastructure.• Implemented ServiceNow to DynamicOps SOAP interface.• Collaborated on creation of REST web service design for cloud integrations.• Implemented Integration into current IPAM solution.• Other duties included supporting our DHCP infrastructure migration to Cisco CNR.

Lead the project and development for migrating the PMO Project tracking and tollgate approvals to Service-now.com cloud services.

Collaborated with the team and EMC to complete the installation, configuration, and migration to a new EMC Avamar grid. ● Completed 5 weeks of on­ call rotations. ● Designed and implemented a user audit process for removing expired useraccounts from approximately 200 different development servers. Use of this process continued in the staging and production environments after completing the rotation. ● Worked with cross­ functional teams to substantially reduce the number of outdated Solaris 2.6 servers in the legacy environment.

Worked with Team on daily operations, upgrades. Participated in on call rotation. ● VPN Cleanup ­ Created Perl scripts to remove all the unused/down/partial tunnels across our Cisco VPN concentrators. Once these tunnels were identified, they were removed from their perspective device configurations. ● Network Upgrade ­ Coordinated with the business to upgrade end of life hardware. I was in charge of both the communication and technical pieces of the upgrade. The core network switches were upgraded to redundant SUP720’s, which required a CATos to IOS conversion. ● Wireless Upgrade ­ Helped upgrade our wireless network in one of Appliance's largest warehouses. I was in charge of configuring, deploying and shipping new Cisco Catalyst 3750 switches and Cisco 1230 Access Points.

Completed a network audit for Mcgohan Brabender and recommandation on cleaning up their network and upgrades for equipment.

Worked with network management applications such as CiscoWorks, HP OpenView and AMP Airwave. Completed many infrastructure upgrades, including configuring and deploying devices like Cisco 1130 and 1210 AP's, Cisco Catalyst 2950's,3550's, and 3750 switches.Day to Day trouble tickets and end user support

Created a virtualization strategy for Team's applications. Migrated and updated website to company standards for Product Labs testing. Lead creation of an IT intern pamphlet to be used for recruiting.

Day to Day maintenance and troubleshooting.Assisting IT admin with all of his duty including LDAP administration, Mac computer maintenance, network issues, etc.