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- Worked directly with customers to understand project goals, timeline, resources and hard-line requirements (the must-haves) in order to develop the optimal solution within AWS- Reviewed existing solutions to provide security and cost optimizations- Minimized administration overhead where possible, utilizing automation and treating infrastructure as code- Implement DevOps practices to streamline the development process, automate testing and deployment; [TeamCity, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline (CodeBuild/CodeDeploy), Cloudformation, AWS CDK]- EC2 administration utilizing user-data scripts to bootstrap, automate AMI creation, and auto-scaling groups- Serverless API development; AWS Lambda, AWS SAM, AWS Chalice

Network Engineer II, subcontracted to Synchrony Financial-Monitor network infrastructure via EM7 and Solarwinds-Troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues on enterprise network-Drafting and maintaining network documentation-Staging routers and testing out of band connectivity for remote client locations-Work directly with vendors (F5, Cisco, Riverbed) to troubleshoot and coordinate replacement/remediation activities-Scripting and implementing changes on routers, switches, firewalls and riverbed appliances-RCA for network faults-Python Network Automation-Support and assist in the development and production stages of internal applications-Troubleshoot active outages with clients on bridge calls, ensuring great customer service while resolving in a timely manner and sending company-wide updates via outage notification emails

Lead Hardware Technician, subcontracted to A.C. Nielsen-Responsible for troubleshooting and replacement activities for all hardware within the data center-Rack and cable new equipment and perform initial configuration-Monitor temperature, space (available/in-use), and power consumption levels-Create and maintain 100% accurate layout and inventory for a rapidly growing environment -Serve as an integral part of a team with resources both local and remote to: coordinate activities, plan for future growth, close gaps in processes to improve efficiency

-Responsible for the operations of installation, termination and testing of copper and fiber optic systems-Determine the physical layout of the cabling being pulled to comply with company/industry standards; this includes providing direction to other employees