About Me

Passionate and innovative DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud architecture. Skilled in designing scalable systems and collaborating with diverse teams to optimize backend solutions. Experienced in leveraging AWS services and CI/CD tools to streamline software deployment. Additionally, proficient in Terraform, YAML, and Python, with a penchant for exploring cloud providers like Azure and GCP. Eager to apply technological expertise to drive efficiency and innovation in cloud environments, transforming infrastructure and optimizing operations for success

Experience

DevOps Engineer
Dovertops, Remote 2019-2023
  • ❖ Designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation to automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.
  • ❖ Setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring rapid and reliable software delivery.
  • ❖ Coordinating software releases and managing version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure smooth transitions between development, testing, staging, and production environments.
  • ❖ Identifying performance bottlenecks, optimizing resource utilization, and implementing scalability strategies to ensure high availability and reliability of systems.
  • ❖ Leveraged Python to create custom tools and utilities for optimizing workflows, including deployment dashboards and monitoring scripts, enhancing team productivity and efficiency.
Intern
Dovertops, Remote 2018-2019
  • ❖ Collaborating with senior architects and engineers to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of architectural designs.
  • ❖ Supporting the deployment and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes.
  • ❖ Participating in the configuration and management of cloud services and resources, such as AWS and Azure.
  • ❖ Assisting in troubleshooting issues related to infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and application performance.
  • ❖ Conducting research and staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices in cloud architecture and DevOps methodologies.
Audio Technician
Alex Speaker Doc, Kingston, JA 2016-2018
  • ❖ Repairing speakers and electronics via troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • ❖ Collaborating with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong analytical skills to contribute to effective company operations.
  • ❖ Developing relationships, negotiating aggressive rates, and securing contracts with current and potential customers.

Education

Decarteret College, Manchester, JA

Strengths

  • Collaborative Problem Solver: Successfully resolved complex technical issues, resulting in improved system performance and reliability.
  • Adaptable Team Player: Efficiently collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless project delivery.
  • Strategic Thinker: Developed innovative solutions for optimizing backend systems, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.

Certifications

  • Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP): Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA): Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Certified Terraform Associate: HashiCorp

Project

  • Terraformed Multi-tier Infrastructure for Hosting a Full-Stack Website within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). GitHub