About Me

I am an experienced AWS Engineer, specializing in cloud computing technologies, with an extensive background in AWS Gov Cloud. My professional journey has led me to work on contracts to provide cloud engineering services for various Departments of the U.S. Government. My expertise extends beyond AWS to include Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, and Azure.

My educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and I continually strive to deepen my knowledge and skills. I've completed a plethora of courses, labs, and certifications, including AWS DevOps Professional, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator Associate, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, and HashiCorp Terraform Associate. My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my pursuit of further certifications in areas such as AWS Developer Associate, AWS DevOps Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), and Microsoft Azure Administrator.

In my current role at RavenTek, I manage and maintain Enterprise cloud infrastructure, design and implement cloud solutions, troubleshoot issues, and administer RHEL OS for the DBA Team. My technical experience spans across planning and deploying cloud infrastructure, implementing decoupled cloud services, Linux OS administration, and more. Additionally, I run an independent business, JR3S Corporation, where I have deployed WordPress websites via Terraform/AWS and built development environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Beyond my technical proficiencies, my core goal is to solve challenging problems using innovative solutions, delivering unparalleled value for technology-based companies that value hard work, loyalty, and continuous improvement. My diverse experience in security, cloud computing, and development equips me with the unique ability to approach problems from multiple angles and find the best solutions.

My passion for technology extends beyond my professional life; I use a personal AWS Commercial account for my learning and project creation. Whether it's learning a new programming language, exploring a new cloud service, or experimenting with a new tool, I'm driven by curiosity and a desire to be at the forefront of technological innovation.

With a SECRET active security clearance and memberships in honor societies like Golden Key, my background reflects a blend of technical prowess, educational achievements, and unwavering commitment to excellence. I look forward to continuing to grow, innovate, and contribute to the ever-evolving field of technology.

Projects

Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS) Deployment

Objective: Deployed production RHEL Servers to modernize financial systems.

Technologies & Tools: RHEL, STIG AMI image, EFS Filesystem, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, EC2, EBS, Cloudtrail, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, VPC.

Key Achievements:

Deployed production RHEL Servers using STIG AMI images and attached EFS Filesystems.
Automated security groups and role creation with Terraform through GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Implemented Systems Manager for server fleet management, process inspection, and report generation.
Developed a script for scanning S3 buckets for Encryption settings, enhancing security measures.

AWS Management & Optimization

Objective: Managed and optimized AWS resources for enhanced performance and security.

Technologies & Tools: EC2, EBS, Cloudtrail, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, VPC, Active Directory, CAPAM, SSSD, SSHD.

Key Achievements:

Managed EC2 instances and EBS volumes, including starting, stopping, termination, and backup operations.
Utilized Cloudtrail and CloudWatch for user action tracing and issue identification.
Analyzed VPC Flow Logs to troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
Resolved various service issues including Active Directory, CAPAM, SSSD, and SSHD.

New Projects Team Initiatives

Objective: Developed new AWS-based solutions and tools for internal use.

Technologies & Tools: AWS Lambda, IAM, Security Groups, VPC, DynamoDB, S3, EKS, RHEL 8.

Key Achievements:

Developed AWS Lambda functions for generating various reports (Credential, IAM Users, Security Groups, VPC Endpoints).
Constructed EKS clusters in multiple environments (Dev, Training, PreProd, Production) with RHEL 8 STIG'd EKS Optimized images.

Company-Wide RHEL 7 to RHEL 8 Migration

Objective: Lead a company-wide initiative to migrate all RHEL 7 servers to RHEL 8 across multiple tenants with varying requirements.

Technologies & Tools: RHEL 7, RHEL 8, Oracle Databases, EKS, Nessus, CrowdStrike, GitLab, Jira, Confluence.

Key Achievements:

Tenant Customization: Independently coordinated with four different tenants, provisioning and configuring Test, Training, Dev, PreProd, and Prod servers tailored to their specific needs.
Oracle Databases & Applications: Configured servers for optimal performance with Oracle Databases and Applications.
EKS Optimization: Transitioned EKS worker nodes from RHEL 7 to RHEL 8 STIG images. Optimized new images for EKS, ensuring seamless integration and function within the clusters.
Tools and Services Migration: Managed the migration of various tool servers including Nessus Managers, CrowdStrike, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence, ensuring each service was efficiently transitioned and fully operational.
Innovative Data Transfer Solution: For a tenant requiring retention of private IP addresses, devised a strategy to swap root volumes between RHEL 7 and RHEL 8 servers, preserving IP addresses and avoiding over 120 hours of data transfer.
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Completed all assigned tenant migrations ahead of schedule, notably finishing the EKS node migration 4 weeks early, demonstrating exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.

Comprehensive SAP Environment for FEMA

Objective: Led the engineering and architectural design for a comprehensive SAP environment for FEMA, encompassing Demo, Test, NonProd, PreProd, and Production stages, each featuring 7-8 distinct SAP products.

Key Areas: Strategic Planning, Infrastructure Deployment, Security and Compliance, Automation and Efficiency, Collaboration and Leadership, Monitoring and Optimization, Documentation and Transition.

Key Achievements:

Strategic Planning: Collaborated closely with FEMA stakeholders to define requirements and architect a scalable, interconnected environment tailored to disaster management needs.
Infrastructure Deployment: Orchestrated the provisioning of dedicated Application and DB Servers for each SAP product, ensuring high availability and performance.
Security and Compliance: Ensured stringent security measures, integrating with FEMA’s existing protocols and meeting federal compliance standards.
Automation and Efficiency: Utilized automation tools and scripts to streamline the deployment and management of SAP environments, significantly reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Collaboration and Leadership: Worked across multidisciplinary teams, leveraging expertise in AWS GovCloud, to facilitate seamless integration, data security, and disaster recovery strategies.
Monitoring and Optimization: Implemented advanced monitoring solutions to oversee system health, enabling proactive issue resolution and system optimization.
Documentation and Transition: Developed comprehensive documentation on system architecture, deployment strategies, and operational procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer and operational continuity.

Resume Website

Developed and deployed a professional resume website,showcasing my expertise in cloud architecture and full-stack development. Leveraged a suite of AWS services and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to create a highly available, scalable, and secure online presence.

Technologies and Skills:

AWS S3: Utilized for hosting the static website, demonstrating skills in cloud storage solutions and web hosting best practices.
AWS CloudFront: Implemented to distribute content globally, enhancing website performance and security through AWS's content delivery network (CDN).
AWS Certificate Manager: Managed SSL/TLS certificates to secure website communications, showcasing knowledge in web security principles.
AWS API Gateway & Lambda: Orchestrated a serverless backend for form submissions, highlighting proficiency in serverless architectures, API management, and microservices.
Simple Email Service (SES): Integrated for email notifications upon form submission, indicating experience with email services and event-driven programming.
GitLab: Used for source code management and automated deployment pipelines, demonstrating expertise in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and version control.
GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: Automated the deployment process from GitLab to AWS S3, showcasing skills in DevOps practices and automation.

Key Accomplishments:

Engineered a cost-effective, scalable website solution using AWS's serverless technologies and S3, optimizing for performance and reliability.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployments, improving development efficiency and reducing the risk of deployment errors.
Ensured high availability and global performance optimization through CloudFront, enhancing user experience for visitors worldwide.
Integrated secure, serverless form submission handling, demonstrating capability in creating interactive, dynamic web applications without managing servers.

This project required a blend of cloud computing, DevOps, web development, and security best practices, demonstrating my ability to leverage AWS services to build and deploy a scalable, secure, and efficient web application.

Certifications and Awards

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

Issued by Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

Earners of this certification have an extensive understanding of implementing continuous delivery systems and methodologies on the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated the ability to automate resilient applications and infrastructure deployments using AWS services. Badge owners are able to enforce policies, implement automated monitoring, and configure event management of an environment.

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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Issued by Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding on how to deploy, manage, and operate IT systems on the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated the ability to migrate on-premises workloads to AWS and monitor, scale, and secure systems on the AWS platform. Badge owners are able to provide guidance on implementing best practices for cloud operations.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Issued by Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and technologies. They demonstrated the ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Badge owners are able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.

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Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

An Associate Cloud Engineer deploys applications, monitors operations, and manages enterprise solutions. This individual is able to use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.

The Associate Cloud Engineer exam assesses your ability to:

Set up a cloud solution environment
Plan and configure a cloud solution
Deploy and implement a cloud solution
Ensure successful operation of a cloud solution
Configure access and security

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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Issued by HashiCorp

Earners of the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification know the basic concepts, skills, and use cases associated with open source HashiCorp Terraform. They understand and can utilize Terraform according to the certification objectives. Additionally, they understand why enterprises choose to extend Terraform Open Source with Terraform Enterprise to solve business-critical objectives.

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AWS Knowledge: Object Storage

Issued by Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

Earners of this badge have developed the technical skills and knowledge of AWS storage services with a focus on Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3).

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Completed Courses

PluralSight

Splunk 9: Installation and Configuration
AWS Certified SysOps Admin - Associate
Implementing AWS EC2 Auto Scaling
Microsoft Azure Administrator: Introduction to the AZ-104 Exam
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement Networking Features and Connectivity
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement Data and Infrastructure Protection Strategies
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement and Manage Security and Compliance Policies
AWS SysOps Admin: Automate Manual or Repeatable Processes
AWS SysOps Admin: Provision and Maintain Cloud Resources
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement Backup and Restore Strategies
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement High Availability and Resilient Environments
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement Scalability and Elasticity
AWS SysOps Admin: Remediate Issues Based on Monitoring and Availability Metrics
AWS SysOps Admin: Implement Metrics, Alarms, and Filters
AWS SysOps Admin: Introduction to the SOA-C02 Exam
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

A Cloud Guru

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate 2018
Building a Full-Stack Serverless Application on AWS
Go Serverless with a Graph Database
Application Load Balancer (legacy)
Deploying to AWS with Terraform and Ansible
Introduction to AWS CloudFormation
Deployment Pipelines in AWS
AWS ECS - Scaling Docker (legacy)
EKS Basics

Linux and System Administration

The System Administrator's Guide to Bash Scripting - NEW 2020
Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start
Jenkins Fundamentals
Introduction to Puppet

IaC (Infrastructure as Code) & DevOps

HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
Using Terraform to Manage Applications and Infrastructure
Hands-On Troubleshooting with Terraform
Advanced Terraform with GCP
Infrastructure as Code on GCP with Deployment Manager
Ansible: Setup, Configure, and Ad Hoc Commands Deep Dive
Ansible: Playbooks Deep Dive
Ansible Quick Start

Containers and Orchestration

Kubernetes Essentials
Kubernetes Quick Start
Docker - Deep Dive
Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
Docker Fundamentals (legacy)

Programming and Development

Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer Certification
Source Control with Git
Develop Python Comprehensions
Introduction to JavaScript
Create a Serverless Portfolio with AWS and ReactJS (legacy)

Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect (LA)
Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer 2020
Introduction to Serverless on Google Cloud
Choosing the Right Database Service on GCP
Introduction to Cloud Computing

Coursera

Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer, Grade Achieved: 100%
- Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
- Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
- Elastic Google Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation
- Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services
- Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey
AWS Computer Vision: Getting Started with GluonCV
AWS Fundamentals: Addressing Security Risk
Algorithms, Part I
R Programming
The Data Scientist's Toolbox

EdX

Introduction to Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
Amazon DynamoDB: Building NoSQL Database-Driven Applications
Amazon SageMaker: Simplifying Machine Learning Application Development
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
AWS Developer: Optimizing on AWS
AWS Developer: Deploying on AWS
AWS Developer: Building on AWS
Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Introduction to Linux

Udemy

GitOps with Terraform, AWS, and Spacelift - Instructor: Derek Morgan
Hands-on Terraform Foundations - Instructor: Derek Morgan
The Docker for DevOps course: From development to production - Instructor: Nick Janetakis
MySQL Database For Beginners - Instructor: Bucky Roberts
Java Tutorial for Complete Beginners - Instructor: John Purcell
Hands-On Introduction to CloudFormation - 2 hour course - Instructor: Rick Crisci

Tutorialsdojo

Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C01)
Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional(SAP-C01)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Practice Exams
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate - SOA-C02 [Video Course]
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate SOA-C02 Practice Exams 2023
AWS Certified Developer Associate DVA-C02 [Video Course]
AWS Certified Developer Associate DVA-C02 Practice Exams 2023
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Practice Exams DOP-C02 2023

Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE)

Micro Learn: CDM PMO speaks about the CDM Agency Dashboard
Micro Learn: CDM Dashboard Interface ES-5 Overview
Cloud Computing Security
Cisco CCNA Security Self-Study Prep
CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Certification Prep
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401) Certification Prep
CompTIA Network+ N10-007
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Certification Prep
DoD IA Boot Camp
Introduction to Windows Scripting
(ISC)2 (TM) Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Linux Operating System Security
Security and DNS

Google Cloud Skills Boost (formerly QwikLabs)

A Tour of Qwiklabs and Google Cloud - Lab; 2x
AI Platform: Qwik Start - Lab
App Dev: Setting up a Development Environment - Python - Lab
App Dev: Storing Application Data in Cloud Datastore - Python - Lab
Automating the Deployment of Infrastructure Using Deployment Manager - Lab
Baseline: Infrastructure - Quest
BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line - Lab
Bracketology with Google Machine Learning - Lab
Cloud Engineering - Quest
Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Console - Lab
Cloud IAM - Lab
Cloud IAM: Qwik Start - Lab
Cloud Monitoring: Qwik Start - Lab
Cloud Storage - Lab
Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - Cloud Console - Lab
Compute Engine: Qwik Start - Windows - Lab; 3x
Configuring IAM Permissions with gcloud - Lab
Configuring Networks via gcloud - Lab
Configuring an HTTP Load Balancer with Autoscaling - Lab
Configuring an Internal Load Balancer - Lab
Continuous Delivery Pipelines with Spinnaker and Kubernetes Engine - Lab
Continuous Delivery with Jenkins in Kubernetes Engine - Lab
Create an Internal Load Balancer - Lab
Create and Manage Cloud Resources - Quest
Create and Manage Cloud Resources: Challenge Lab - Lab; 2x
Creating Virtual Machines - Lab
Creating a Virtual Machine - Lab
Deploy Your Website on Cloud Run - Lab
Deploy a Compute Instance with a Remote Startup Script - Lab
Deploy, Scale, and Update Your Website on Google Kubernetes Engine - Lab
Deployment Manager - Full Production - Lab
Deployment Manager - Full Production [ACE] - Lab
Error Reporting and Debugging - Lab
Examining Billing data with BigQuery - Lab
Exploring NCAA Data with BigQuery - Lab
Getting Started with Cloud KMS - Lab
Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud - Lab; 2x
Google Cloud Essential Skills: Challenge Lab - Lab
Google Cloud Essentials - Quest
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with App Engine - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with BigQuery - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with Cloud Marketplace - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with Cloud Storage and Cloud SQL - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with Compute Engine - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with Deployment Manager and Cloud Monitoring - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with GKE - Lab
Google Cloud Packet Mirroring with OpenSource IDS - Lab
Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Console - Lab
Google Kubernetes Engine: Qwik Start [ACE] - Lab
HTTP Load Balancer with Cloud Armor - Lab
Hosting a Web App on Google Cloud Using Compute Engine - Lab
IAM Custom Roles - Lab
Implement Private Google Access and Cloud NAT - Lab
Implementing Cloud SQL - Lab
Infrastructure Preview - Lab
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform - Lab
Introduction to Docker - Game Lab
Introduction to Docker - Lab
Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL - Lab
Kubernetes Engine: Qwik Start - Game Lab
Kubernetes Engine: Qwik Start - Lab; 2x
Kubernetes in Google Cloud - Quest
Managing Deployments Using Kubernetes Engine - Lab
Multiple VPC Networks - Lab
NCAA® March Madness®: Bracketology with Google Cloud - Quest
Networking Fundamentals in Google Cloud - Quest
Orchestrating the Cloud with Kubernetes - Lab; 2x
Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud - Quest
Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud: Challenge Lab; 3x
Resource Monitoring - Lab
Security & Identity Fundamentals - Quest
Service Accounts and Roles: Fundamentals - Lab
Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers - Lab
Set Up and Configure a Cloud Environment in Google Cloud - Quest
Set Up and Configure a Cloud Environment in Google Cloud: Challenge Lab; 3x
Setting Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers [ACE] - Lab
Setting up a Private Kubernetes Cluster - Lab
Site Reliability Troubleshooting with Cloud Monitoring APM [ACE] - Lab
Terraform Fundamentals - Lab
Tour Qwiklabs and the Google Cloud Platform [ACE] - Lab
User Authentication: Identity-Aware Proxy - Lab
Using gsutil to Perform Operations on Buckets and Objects - Lab
Using the Cloud SDK Command Line - Quest
VPC Network Peering - Lab; 3x
VPC Networking - Lab
VPC Networks - Controlling Access - Lab
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) - Lab
Working with GCP Cloud Console and Cloud Shell - Lab
Working with Virtual Machines - Lab
Google Cloud Fundamentals: Getting Started with Cloud Marketplace - Lab
Introduction to AWS CloudFormation Designer - Lab
Introduction to AWS CloudFormation - Lab
Introduction to Elastic Load Balancing - Lab
Introduction to Amazon EC2 - Lab
Introduction to Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) - Lab
Introduction to AWS Lambda - Lab
Introduction to AWS Key Management Service - Lab
Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Lab
Introduction to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) - Lab; 2x
Introduction to Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) (Linux) - Lab
Introduction to Amazon DynamoDB - Lab
Introduction to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) - Lab; 2x
Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Lab
Introduction to Amazon Route 53 - Lab

Skillsoft Percipio

AWS SysOps Associate 2022: Architecting AWS to Meet Business Needs - Course
Using grep - Course
File Permissions - Course
User & Group Management - Course
Package Management - Course
Archiving - Course
Bash Scripting - Course
File Management - Course
Logical Volume Management - Course
Using Linux Shells - Course
Using the Bash Shell - Course
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure Cloud Computing - Course
AWS SysOps Associate 2021: AWS Cost and Performance Optimization Competency (Intermediate Level) - Skill Benchmark
AWS Fundamentals - Lab-Linked Content
AWS Developer Associate 2021: Identity & Access Management - Course

American Military University (BS Degree in Information Technology)

DSIN121: Web Page & Web Site Design
ENTD200: Fundamentals of Programming
ENTD321: Object Oriented Programming and UML
ENTD322: Application Development for the Droid
ENTD371: Database Driven Web Applications Using PHP & MySQL
INFO161: Relational Databases with MS Access: Introduction
INFO221: Relational Database Concepts
INFO261: Relational Databases with MS Access®: Advanced
INFO262: Relational Databases with MS Access®: Project
INFO331: Management Information Systems
INFO498: Information Technology: Capstone
ISSC340: Local Area Network Technologies
ISSC421: Computer and Network Security
ISSC422: Information Security
WEBD121: Web Development Fundamentals
WEBD241: Web Development Using JavaScript®
WEBD242: Web Development Using XHTML
WEBD262: Web Site Development Using DreamWeaver
WEBD341: Enterprise Data Exchange Using XML

Resume

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Goal

As a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS, GCP, and Azure, I specialize in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructures. I am seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my leadership experience in cloud engineering, architecture, and DevOps. My goal is to drive the success of cloud initiatives from the ground up, ensuring they meet and exceed business objectives

Education

Bachelor of Science Information Technology, May 2015
American Military University, Charles Town, WV
GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude, President's List, 2012 to 2015
Golden Key Honor Society Member

Security Clearance

SECRET active,

Certifications

Amazon Web Services DevOps Engineer - Professional, exp. Aug-2026
Amazon Web Services SysOps Administrator Associate, exp. Aug-2026
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate, exp. Apr-2025
Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, exp. Mar-2023
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, exp. May-2024

Technical Experience

Architecting and deploying scalable, high-availability cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Designing and implementing resilient decoupled cloud services to enhance application scalability and reliability.
Developing and managing AWS Lambda functions for serverless computing, automating operational tasks.
Administering Linux OS, optimizing system performance and security for critical applications.
Designing and maintaining NoSQL and RDS databases for optimized data storage and retrieval.
Crafting advanced Python and Bash scripts to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management tasks.

Skills

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Command Line Interfaces (CLI): AWSCLI, Bash/Linux, Vim, WSL, PowerShell
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Deployment Manager
Source/Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Ansible, Jenkins, Gitlab, AWS Developer Tools
System Administration: RHEL, Ubuntu
Management Tools: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence

AWS Engineer

RavenTek, Current - October 2022 to Present

Managed and maintained secure enterprise cloud infrastructure for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in AWS Gov Cloud, implementing robust data security measures and maintaining strict compliance standards akin to those required in the healthcare industry.
Design and implement robust cloud solutions using AWS and Azure, ensuring adherence to strict security and compliance standards.
Proactively troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cloud infrastructure, networking, and application deployments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
Administer and optimize RHEL OS for the DBA Team, ensuring secure and efficient operations.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, AWS support, stakeholders, and executive management to provide guidance and expertise in implementing best practices for cloud infrastructure design, deployment, and management.

Multi-Cloud Engineer

JR3S Corporation, July 2013 to Present

Provided technology-based solutions to meet client needs, including the design and implementation of secure AWS infrastructure using Terraform for the protection and privacy of sensitive data.
Deployed WordPress websites and built development environments leveraging AWS, GCP development tools, Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, and Docker.
Developed and managed compute capacity, VPC networks, storage needs, databases, and launched websites.
Designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines using AWS Dev tools, GCP, Jenkins, Git, and Docker to enhance development efficiency.
Conducted introductory cloud training classes and workshops.
Active member of the AWS Partner Network, contributing to a collaborative ecosystem.

Security Contractor

Patriot Group International, August 2009 to October 2022

Provide security for US Government personnel in high threat environments throughout the Middle East and Asia.
Collaborate & Advise Stakeholders in security planning and implementation.
Conducted on-the-job training, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluating of new hires in company rules, regulations, policies, SOP's.
Developed Application for managing and tracking personnel movements.
Monitor Anti-UAV interdiction & CCTV systems; identify, evaluate, catalog, store anomalous video data.

US Military

US Marine Corps; June 1994 - September 1998

• Honorably Discharged, Rank: E-5, MOS: 0311-Marine Corps Rifleman