Professional Summary
Results-focused professional with experience in information systems engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), software testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD),
scripting, cyber security, and Information Assurance. Track record of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that meet desired requirements and cost limitations. Leverages technical
and interpersonal skills to reach team goals and provide the best product for customers.
Areas of expertise
- IT Engineering & Administration
- AWS Infrastructure
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Networking Infrastructure
- Professional Communication
- Leadership & Management
- VMware vSphere/ESXi/NSX
- Team Needs Focused
- Innovation & Creativity
Key Accomplishments
Designed and implemented personal AWS resume management web application, utilizing CloudFront, S3, Route53, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Lambda, Certificate Manager, Cognito (OAuth 2.0),
CDK/CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
Engineered automated testing framework incorporating VMware API, QEMU/KVM, Docker, Gitlab CI/CD Pipeline, Ansible roles, and multiple scripting languages to test developmental/production
Linux kernel modules.
Installed and manages personal, in-home commercial grade networking equipment to include Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), VMware vCenter/ESXi, Prometheus Monitoring, managed
switches/router, and wireless access points.
Professional Experience
- Coordinates with management/customers to define technical vision, set priorities, and lead implementation for future projects.
- Works directly with developer teams for current and upcoming issues to provide and implement innovative solutions.
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Engineers VMware solutions including vCenter, ESXi 6.x-7.x, and NSX, to include in-depth VM administration, host CLI troubleshooting, vCenter management/monitoring, and ad-hoc
virtual IPv4/IPv6 router/switch configuration.
- Maintains NetApp enterprise storage for multiple servers, disk types, ESXi integration, and SMB/NFS protocols.
- Configures physical and virtual Cisco networking infrastructure for switching, WAN routing, logging, and ACLs.
- Administers Identity Access Management/Multi Factor Authentication via RSA, Active Directory, and SSO integration.
- Installs, racks, and manages physical servers, to include Dell EMC server chassis, encryptor devices, and storage.
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Utilized Python, Ansible, bash scripts, Docker containerization, QEMU/KVM, git code repos, and project-specific software to create well-documented, developmental- and
production-focused tests.
- Engineered/troubleshot Linux test network range base images, network configurations, application, and OS customization.
- Created, documented, and advised on Gitlab CI/CD Pipelines/runners for automated tests in multi-executor environments.
- Embeded into Scrum process with developers to design and implement Integration and Developmental Tests.
- Interfaced with customers to determine requirements and create proposals for implementing desired products.
- Led 7-person incident response and remediation team, ensuring timely results and company compliance.
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Developed, documented, and maintained large PowerShell tool utilizing REST API and regex to provide automation of network vulnerability scanning for 14 million potential hosts.
- Proactively identified and implemented areas of improvement in client log analysis and incident evidence collection.
- Managed 13-person team to perform tier 2 and 3 support/vulnerability management for 4,000+ enterprise devices.
- Built and maintained Windows Distribution Servers and OS configurations for bi-annual 1K+ IT system refreshes.
- Provided asset management for IT systems and hundreds of acquired physical and digital media products.
- Engineered Windows servers and clients to provide Active Directory, DFS, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
- Administered Windows domain and exchange servers and provided tier 2 client support for 500+ users.
- Installed and maintained Sun Solaris/Unix based servers and troubleshot client-server connection issues.
Education
Associate of Arts
Pierce College, Puyallup, WA • 2016
Certifications
GIAC Certified Incident Handler
SANS Certifications • 2019-Present
Associate Architect, Developer, & SysOps Administrator
AWS Certifications • 2024-Present