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 (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Experience
Higher Logic
Full-time · 2 yrs 8 mos
Senior DevOps Engineer
Oct 2023 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Remote
- Managed Cisco ASA virtual appliances in cloud environments, ensuring secure and reliable network operations.
- Designed and deployed a Loki/Grafana logging docker stack to persist and analyze logs for point-to-point IPsec VPN connections for troubleshooting.
- Implemented automated configuration management solutions to monitor and detect changes on startup and running configurations, improving compliance and troubleshooting efficiency.
- Developed a Python-based configuration management tool to automate and standardize monitoring of AWS cloud infrastructure, defined in a yaml data structure.
- Researched, tested, and implemented self-hosted overlay VPN solution NetBird with SSO, with scripting to sync groups, roles, and policies.
DevOps Engineer II
Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 · 10 mos
Remote
- Managed Cisco ASA virtual appliances in cloud environments, ensuring secure and reliable network operations.
- Designed and deployed a Loki/Grafana logging docker stack to persist and analyze logs for point-to-point IPsec VPN connections for troubleshooting.
- Implemented automated configuration management solutions to monitor and detect changes on startup and running configurations, improving compliance and troubleshooting efficiency.
- Developed a Python-based configuration management tool to automate and standardize monitoring of AWS cloud infrastructure, defined in a yaml data structure.
PyxelChain Technology Corporation
Full-time · 1 yr 2 mos
DevOps Engineer
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos
Remote
- Worked with Git and Gitlab CICD, as well as Github Actions.
- Used Django Python Framework to create 5 different backend applications with REST APIs.
- Created 2 different chat bots in Python, as well as a registration bot for public chat groups.
- Worked with Ethereum based Crypto Currencies within Python and Node.js to read and process data from the blockchain.
- Containerizing applications using Docker.
- Indexing the Blockchain to a Postgres DataBase for other project use.
- Created AWS EC2 instance with my own Containerized Blockchain archive node.
- Created AWS EC2 instance of Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring.
- Created Wireguard VPN server, created a user management application for it and automated the onboarding process.
UpTime Sciences
Full-time · 2 yrs 8 mos
Tier 2 Automation Engineer
Nov 2020 - Sep 2021 · 11 mos
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.
- Network Device Configuration Generator using Python, Jinja2, YAML. Created multiple templates for Cisco and Juniper.
Support Specialist
Feb 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos
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 - Feb 2019 · 10 mos
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 yrs
Eugene, Oregon
IT Specialist
Jul 2015 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos
- Supervised 2 work-study students in IT Support, web and graphics.
- Server migration and network upgrades.
- 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
Jun 2011 - Jul 2015 · 4 yrs 2 mos
- Provided technical support for staff, faculty and students.
- Maintained all systems on campus.
- Was self-managed for 2 years.
- Managed all Access Points, Security Appliance, and Phone System.