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 work together and reach team goals to provide the best product for customers.
Areas of expertise
- IT Engineering & Administration
- AWS Infrastructure
- Leadership & Management
- Networking Infrastructure
- Professional Communication
- Innovation & Creativity
- VMware vSphere/ESXi
- Team Needs Focused
- I did not vote for him
Key Accomplishments
Designed and implemented personal AWS resume management web application, utilizing CloudFront, S3, Route53, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Lambda, Certificate Manager, Cognito User Pools,
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