Exeperience never ends!

Infrastructure systems? Azure Architecture? DevOps and Automation? Terraform? Sounds about right!

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If you want to know more about me from a personal standpoint, well that's a whole different story! Navigate to the About page to learn more.

Experience

Universal Engineer | Slower LLC May 2022 - Present

As I progress in my career with Slower, I will update this section!
· Responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying multiple Cloud infrastructure environments using IaC tools (Terraform), applicable DevOps CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Bitbucket), and Agile practices
· Developed and implemented a library of unique private Terraform modules that were specifically designed to be hardened against potential security threats
· Established rigorous testing scenarios using GO and Terratest to optimize cloud infrastructure deployments, resulting in increased efficiency and reliability of cloud resources
· Proven track record of designing and implementing highly secure and highly available complex Azure architectures for large-scale enterprise environments, including migration from on-premises systems to the cloud
· Strong proficiency in Azure services such as Entra ID, Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure DevOps, and others
· Integration experience working with hybrid cloud environments and third-party tools or services
· Restructured observability and implemented code-driven monitoring for Azure environment resources

Cloud Architect | Centric Consulting April 2021 - May 2022

· Created deployment automation and Infrastructure configuration of a Microsoft marketplace offering that took the speed of deployment from weeks to minutes
· Engaged in multiple knowledge transfer sessions that focused on teaching the capabilities of CI/CD practices and IaC concepts for client team members
· Implemented branching strategies centered around best practices when working with DevOps processes
· Crafted documents related to statement of work scope, resource alignments, sprint duration, and final deliverables
· Managed client teams on large initiatives that focus on orchestrating different technical aspects of Cloud adoption for both the short-term and long-term

Senior Consultant DevOps Cloud & Infrastructure | West Monroe: August 2017 - April 2021

I am experienced in planning and implementing complex infrastructure systems. I work to align requirements, expectations, and communications to provide smooth deployments and streamlined processes.
· Successfully designed and implemented Cloud migration ideologies and practices in an environment with over 700+ servers using an agile development process
· Performed ongoing knowledge transfer sessions and trainings to provide clients and team members with the necessary skills required to manage IT Infrastructure using Terraform and Azure DevOps
· Architected and implemented best practices for Azure policies focusing on securing information and data, data loss prevention, mobile device management, and networking security
· Implemented enhanced email security configurations for Exchange and hardened client’s environment by deploying Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) policies
· Led and managed client infrastructure assessments and provided a multi-year roadmap to address pain points in overall IT processes and systems

IT Risk Advisory Intern | Ernst & Young (EY): June 2016 - September 2016

Worked on multiple teams and for different industries over the course of a summer within the Risk Advisory team.
· Identified security and technology risks while documenting and testing related processes and controls
· Developed and implemented IT processes, risk frameworks, and Governance Risk and Compliance Technologies
· Performed IT audits and risk advisory projects in accordance with the client’s risk management strategy

Account Executive Intern | CDW•G: Agusut 2015 - January 2016

Networked, built and maintained account relationships with customers across various departments at my university.
· Consulted with clients on technology solutions that increase their operational productivity while reducing costs
· Generated knowledge of CDW•G products on campus as the point of contact for 150+ university departments
· Developed relationships with the IT decision makers on campus to generate new product sales
· Gained proficient understanding in cloud, software, and hardware technology systems