About

Professional Summary

Experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. Currently serving as a Cloud DevOps Engineer at Autodesk, where I lead initiatives in AWS and Azure provisioning services while driving automation and security best practices.

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud technologies, I specialize in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipeline development, and building robust automation tools using Go and Python. My expertise spans across AWS and Azure cloud platforms, with deep knowledge in Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.

I’m passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems, optimize workflows, and enable teams to deliver high-quality software faster. My approach combines technical excellence with strong collaboration skills, helping organizations adopt cloud-native architectures and implement DevOps best practices effectively.

Core Competencies

Cloud Platforms: AWS (Certified), Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates
Programming Languages: Python, Go, JavaScript, PHP, Bash
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
Monitoring & Observability: CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana
Agile & DevOps: Scrum (Certified Scrum Master), Kanban, GitOps

Professional Experience

Cloud DevOps Engineer, Autodesk | October 2021 - Present

Lead development and maintenance of enterprise-scale AWS provisioning service, serving 1000+ internal development teams
Spearhead the architecture and implementation of a new Azure provisioning service, enabling multi-cloud strategy
Design and develop internal automation tools using Go and Python, reducing manual processes by 60%
Build comprehensive security dashboards and monitoring solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure protection
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architectural decisions and security reviews for enterprise projects
Implement infrastructure best practices including multi-account strategies, least privilege access, and cost optimization

Cloud Solutions Engineer, Right Brain Networks | October 2020 - October 2021

Architected and deployed cloud environments in AWS using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), serving 20+ clients
Containerized legacy applications for deployment on ECS clusters, improving scalability and reducing costs by 40%
Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS CodeBuild, achieving 90% reduction in deployment time
Implemented AWS multi-account strategies and Well-Architected Framework best practices
Developed Python and Bash automation scripts for routine tasks, saving 15+ hours weekly
Consulted with diverse clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies on cloud transformation initiatives
Facilitated Agile transformation and DevOps adoption for client organizations

Web Developer, Eastern Michigan University | June 2019 - October 2020

Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using PHP, JavaScript, and Vue.js framework
Created reusable XSLT templates for content management system, improving content delivery efficiency
Implemented RESTful APIs and database integrations using SQL for data-driven web interfaces
Collaborated with UX designers and SEO specialists to deliver accessible, user-friendly web experiences
Ensured WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all web properties, maintaining 100% accessibility standards
Managed version control workflows using Git and implemented code review processes

Data Engineering Intern, Impellia | June 2020 - August 2020

Designed and implemented end-to-end data pipeline architecture processing 100K+ records daily
Created interactive data visualizations and dashboards to support business intelligence initiatives
Built automated ETL pipelines using Python, reducing manual data processing time by 80%
Presented technical solutions to stakeholders and implemented feedback-driven improvements

IT Field Technician, Eastern Michigan University | September 2017 - June 2019

Provided technical support for 500+ faculty and staff members across campus
Deployed and configured Windows and macOS systems using automated imaging solutions
Managed Active Directory user accounts, group policies, and access permissions
Implemented remote support solutions, improving ticket resolution time by 30%
Documented technical procedures and created user guides for common issues

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Eastern Michigan University | 2017 - 2020

Focus: Cloud Computing, Software Development, Network Security
Relevant Coursework: Cloud Architecture, Database Systems, Web Development, Information Security

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | Amazon Web Services
AWS Certified Developer – Associate | Amazon Web Services
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) | Scrum Alliance
CompTIA A+ Certification | CompTIA
Google Analytics Individual Qualification | Google
Microsoft Technology Associate | Windows OS Security and Network Fundamentals
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | Microsoft
CDE-SPARK Digital Media Certification | 2020

Technical Projects & Achievements

Developed an AI-powered chat interface integrating OpenAI’s GPT models with custom application APIs
Created automated infrastructure provisioning templates used by 50+ development teams
Implemented cost optimization strategies resulting in 35% reduction in cloud spending
Built monitoring dashboards that reduced incident response time by 45%
Open source contributor to various DevOps and cloud infrastructure projects

Professional Interests