Highlights
- Earned my CCNA in 2019 and created a configuration generator for Cisco and Juniper (L2 & L3) devices in Python, reduced user error and overall time for deployments so that projects were delivered on time.
- Saved Uptime Sciences over $12K a year by automating network device backups to Sharepoint using Microsoft Graph.
- Wrote Powershell scripts for Windows configuration management and quick domain wide registry changes to close security holes prior to Microsoft’s hotfix release.
- Implemented System for Configuration management and ensured compliance for all EC2 instances on the cloud through AWS SSM.
Certifications
- CCNA
Experience
PyxelChain Technology Corporation
Full-time · 1 yr 2 mos
DevOps Engineer
- Worked on chat bots for better community expirience - registration bot, games bot.
- Worked with Ethereum based Crypto Currencies within Python and Node.js to read and process data from the blockchain.
- Created a Django project for Indexing the Ethereum Blockchain Archival data to a Postgres DB for other project use.
- Containerized all applications using Docker; Docker-Compose for local dev environments and
- Created a Django project for user management for Wireguard VPN server and automated the onboarding and offboarding process for our organization.
- Created CICD pipelines for Django, NodeJS, React projects using Gitlab CICD or Github Actions.
- Created Ansible playbooks for configuration management, utilized AWS SSM and tagged resources to ensure compliance on all EC2 instances.
UpTime Sciences
Full-time · 2 yrs 7 mos
Automation Engineer
Eugene, Oregon, United States
- SolarWinds - Automation Manager, PowerShell.
- Remote System Configuration Deployments. Deploying Applications and Settings via remote agent.
- Selenium for Web Browser Automation.
- Backup of Network Device Configurations to SharePoint using Microsoft Graph API.
- Wrote a Network Device Configuration Generator using Python, Jinja2, YAML. Created multiple templates for Cisco and Juniper.
Support Specialist
Eugene, Oregon Area
- Network Troubleshooting and device configuration - Cisco, HP, Juniper Switches (L2 & L3), Sophos Firewalls.
- Automated Network Device Configuration Backups for all Clients to Sharepoint.
- Configured MDT Imaging Server for Win10 Deployments.
- Implemented Self-Healing fixes for common reoccurring issues within client environments.
- Automated Software deployments for clients using Powershell and Group Policy.
Independent Contractor
May 2018 - February 2019 (10 months)
Eugene, Oregon Area
Contract Jobs + CCNA Student
- Northwest Christian University - Campus wide Win10 Deployment and GPO/ Administrative tweaks.
- Willamette Christian School - New Network Configuration and Imaged 20+ computers and configured Smart boards.
- New Hope Christian College - Office and Classroom Support
New Hope Christian College
7 years
IT Specialist
July 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Eugene, Oregon
- Supervised 2 work-study students in IT Support, web and graphics.
- Implemented Server/network upgrades and Server migrations.
- Researched, analyzed, and tested applications and system software for user compatibility.
- Installed, configured, and routinely upgraded software and hardware for end- users.
IT Help Desk
June 2011 - July 2015 (4 years 2 months)
Eugene, Oregon
- Provided technical support for staff, faculty and students.
- Maintained all systems on campus, and was self-managed for 2 years.
- Managed all Access Points, Security Appliance, and Phone System.