Leading the establishment of a fully redundant and scalable software factory within AWS, as Chief Engineer, I meticulously align it with customer requirements across all classification levels. My role prioritizes disaster recovery considerations and robust cyber controls, ensuring uninterrupted operations.In my capacity as Chief Engineer, I provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to the DevSecOps team, fostering a culture of automation and adherence to cloud best practices. This includes empowering team members to optimize their use of cutting-edge tools and technologies.Proactively engaging with customers, I coordinate regularly to elicit requirements, gather feedback, and deliver impactful demos. My collaborative approach ensures solutions align with customer expectations.I work in tandem with the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to uphold rigorous cyber controls. Regularly ensuring compliance with security protocols, I actively contribute to achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) milestones.

Leading a dynamic data platform, I shape tech direction across teams and spearhead DevSecOps initiatives. My expertise extends to architecting seamless CI/CD pipelines via GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, and Podman. I deploy AWS GovCloud's EKS clusters using Terraform, Ansible, and SOPS encryption, enhancing resource security through automated configurations. Employing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration As Code (CaC), I ensure consistent app deployment and updates. My automation realm spans Immuta, Databricks, Trifacta, Tableau, and other data platform apps. My toolkit here includes AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Python, P1 BigBang, GitLab, and a perpetual drive to explore new and emerging tools to accelerate and enhance the platform.

Provide guidance on best practices, training, and implementation for continuous delivery infrastructure, automated continuous deployment of application/mission code, and security findingsConfigure deployment automation with the tools the best suit customer's existing environment such as vRealize Automation, vRealize Orchestrator, Terraform/Vault/Consul, Jenkins, and Ansible.

Serve as Linux system administrator and integration specialist in high-paced development environmentSpearheaded DevOps transition efforts in support of platform automation using AWS, Chef, Terraform, and PackerLinux technical lead responsible for training, task management, and overall team growthDevelop/maintain/update system administration scripts focused on automation with baseline/configuration management, openldap, generation and deployment of custom RPMs and Windows packages to provide administration of over 5,000 baremetal, VMWare, and AWS systems/instancesImplemented account management and account self service, providing automation for new and existing accounts - tools service 1,000+ users each with 100+ accounts. Reduced System Administration time spent on account generation and maintenance for users by 80+hrs/week.Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and implementing solutions to optimize the infrastructure operations to include enterprise storage, network, and workstations/services in an HPC environmentAnalyzes and identifies all or part of a customer's existing or new computer (and/or server), peripheral, network, and telecommunications systems requirements, taking into consideration the special technology needsDesign/implement storage platforms and storage services for enterprise environment (Hitachi VSP / NetApp / SGI DMF)

Work pre-sales with sales team in order to determine technical requirements to meet customer goals and develop appropriate solution. Work post-sales providing initial solution delivery/implementation/training.System administrator for SGI High Performance Computing mission systems employing RHEL 5/6/7; duties include security hardening, IPA configuration, bash scripting, build scripting,Design/maintain multi-site dashboard (PHP, MySQL, HTML); one-stop source for managing contract from project management, contract, engineer, and logistics perspective – managing over 6,400 systems for a $12mil contract, 1200 spares, 3K-4K tickets/yearServed as interim-project manager for international government support contract, managing service crew, generating service/support quotes, and directing support operations for over 6,400 systemsServes as project lead for new deliveries providing integration/configuration for delivery and training to support personnel for SGI HPC systems, Netapp storage, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform/Hitachi Content Platform (HCP), SGI Data Migration Facility (DMF) Provides tier 3 to customers and field engineers for software, servers, and storageDevelop and deliver training to customers and field engineers for new products and solutions

Provide engineering analysis for failures, develop and publish implemented solutions for lessons learnedAssesses each new Statement of Work; develops compliance proposals for Program Manager and leads implementation Responsible for system administration of Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Enterprise Linux), and Unix (SGI Irix)Perform installation, configuration, diagnostics, and servicing of enterprise storage systems, servers, and networking equipmentDesign, develop, and maintain site engineer ticketing system using Java, PHP, MySQL, and HTML; providing for customer tickets, failure trending, logistics, training, documentation, and preventative maintenance actionsConfigure, deploy, and maintain interoffice Red Hat Enterprise Linux network; configured server as a Web Server, E-mail server, and a central authentication server using IPAServed as technical lead for new delivery providing installation/integration oversight and development/delivery of training packages to customer and support technicians

Assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair SGI and Sun Microsystems servers and workstations; systems include SGI Origin, SGI Onyx, SGI Tezro, and Sun Microsystems SunFire servers/Blade workstations.Provide maintenance for site communication links as relates to Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (T1) interfaces, Cisco routers/switches, military cryptographic equipment, and satellite receivers/antennasEngineer and maintain application that allows for creation of computer-based exams and scenarios; application tracks exam results for all employees and determines training and employee deficiencies in specific areas.Develop and maintain application for multiple sites using Visual Basic to track, schedule, and maintain history for all required preventative maintenance actions; application utilized by four separate sites.

Operated as site’s #1 analyst; mission management’s top choice for Subject Matter Expert.Responsible for management of mission resources; direct personnel in real-time hands-on mission execution.Administratively responsible for managing personnel and performing annual performance evaluations.Design and implement database to track all unit training; provided automatic notification to trainee and supervisor upon training expiration; improves labor availability by 75 hours per month; efficiency of database led to implementation at outside Air Force agencies.Design and implement Unit Manning Database; tracks all unit manning data; automatically generates reports for inbound and outbound personnel; improves labor availability by 50 hours per month.Engineer JAVA-based Operator Training Aid application that allows trainers to easily supply trainee with desired training scenarios; allows trainers to easily navigate library of training scenarios and select specific scenarios to provide to trainee.

Operated as squadron Subject Matter Expert for all analysis; responsible for performing Quality Control on all analysis results and reports.Engineered database to track Rivet Joint mission processing, analysis, and reporting; provides magnetic media accountability, mission recovery status/progression, and report dissemination.Created extensive Search and Development Continuity book; detailed trend analysis for area of operations as well as responsibilities of operators assigned.Created mission analysis website; ensures current analysis results available to intelligence community.Regularly flew Rivet Joint missions as an analyst in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Monitored and collected Morse communications utilizing radio receivers, demodulators, recorders, and teletypewriters.Maintain operational and maintenance logs and working aids pertinent to the timely and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Worked as an in-house and deployable technician; provided upgrades, repairs, and networking solutions for home and business computers, specifically systems utilizing Windows or Linux.Developed web sites utilizing Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Access, and Adobe Photoshop