Chief Systems Architect
CurrentArchitect, build and maintain AWS Cloud solutions. Support, maintain and develop ColdFusion applications. Provide systems administration and database support on Linux and Windows servers. Performing AWS administration for CF Webtools and our clients. In addition to client work I routinely perform a large amount of internal work including building/installing new servers, creating (from scratch) the SVN system including web-based interface and admin.• Architecting AWS Solutions for clients and then executing those solutions.• Migrating clients from hardware to AWS cloud based solutions.• Web Application Security testing and scanning• Server forensics investigation of compromised servers. • Securing and locking down servers and web applications.• Managed several projects for clients before we had dedicated project management staff, so I'm comfortable working either solo or collaboratively.• First “set of eyes” for most new clients. The owner and I analyze codebases and make recommendations accordingly. • Key participant/SME during the proposal phase of all potential clients. Work with sales team during proposal phase and meet directly with potential clients to assess their needs.• Lead developer on several top tier clients; create or update code and web applications for them. Recent projects include re-build of Shopping Cart solution for nationwide E-Commerce/Auto Parts company.• Troubleshoot and debug code for clients and routinely train their developers on how to debug as well.• 24x7 emergency response for strategic business partners; assist them in resolving server performance issues.• Server Performance tuning; all versions of ColdFusion, MySQL server performance tuning, code and query performance analysis. • Responsible for Windows and Linux Systems administration.• Manage and maintain code publishing systems and SVN.• Mentor team members on code technics, SVN, SDLC, code publishing and debugging.