About Me

I’m a Cloud and DevOps engineer with a passion for building reliable and scalable infrastructure. With expertise in cloud technologies, automation, and continuous integration/deployment, I help teams deliver high-quality software faster and more efficiently.

AWS
Kubernetes
Linux/Ubuntu
Docker

Work Experience

DevOps Engineer / Web Developer

Apptoto | 2019 – Present

Designed and implemented a highly available and scalable infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, S3, and more.
Led intensive security initiatives, achieving SOC2 Type 1 and Type 2 attestations.
Implemented Kubernetes-based microservices architecture, improving scalability and fault tolerance.
Built and migrated marketing site across multiple iterations and platforms to its final Express JS version in Kubernetes.
Spun up and maintained multiple Linux/Ubuntu instances to run scripts, serve marketing assets, provide VPN gateways, and more.

Software Engineer

G5 | 10/2007 – 09/2018

Architected the migration of thousands of individually hosted applications on Heroku to a Kubernetes container on GCP, saving significant hosting costs.
Led the team in front-end responsive web development on Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and Ember.js platforms.
Streamlined operations by implementing new processes, reducing CMS theme creation time from six months to four weeks.
Pioneered the first mobile design to enhance client location visibility to mobile users.

Web Developer

Emagineering | 2006 – 2007

Web Developer

Alpine Internet | 2004 – 2006

Manager of Web Services

Avenir Systems | 2001 – 2003

Skills & Certifications

Technical Skills

AWS
Linux/Ubuntu

Kubernetes
Docker

Node/Express JS
Web Development

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AWS Certified Security Specialty
Certified entry-level python programmer - (In Progress)

Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) - (In Progress)

You don’t seem to have experience with…

Ah, the age-old dilemma of the resume gap. You’re right, there’s a vast digital universe out there, brimming with tools and technologies that I haven’t yet wielded. But let me share a little secret: I’m not just a DevOps guy; I’m a learner, a problem solver, and an adventurer in the realm of tech.

Why This Matters:

In a world where “I don’t know” is followed by “yet,” here’s my pitch:

Terraform, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, Chef… and Beyond: You name it, I’m eager to use it. If your company is about pushing boundaries, I’m your person.
Learning Agility: I believe in the growth mindset. Show me a tool, and I’ll not only learn it but also find innovative ways to integrate it into our workflow, making our projects not just functional but efficient.
Training Programs: I’m all in for companies that invest in their team’s growth. Sponsor my learning? Absolutely, because every new skill I acquire is an asset we both can leverage.
The Value of a Beginner’s Mind: There’s an untapped potential in seeing things with fresh eyes. I bring curiosity, not just skills. I ask, “Why not?” when others might say, “We’ve always done it this way.”

My Promise:

If you’re looking for someone who doesn’t just fill a role but grows into a critical, evolving part of your team, consider this: I’m not just applying for a job; I’m offering to be a part of your innovation journey. Let’s not just meet the market demands; let’s set them.