Resume
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with a strong background in military service and a successful transition into cloud infrastructure and DevOps. Combines leadership skills honed in the USMC with technical expertise in AWS, Azure, and Terraform to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Instructor (MCMP-I) (CMC 3-22)
- Secret Security Clearance
Professional Experience
Junior DevOps Engineer
Self-Taught | Louisville, KY | Jun 2024 - Present
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Azure services
- Collaborate with senior engineers to implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and scalability
- Lead migration projects from on-premises to cloud environments
- Implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
- Managed cloud infrastructure costs
- Provided technical support for various software and hardware issues
- Assisted in basic server maintenance and network troubleshooting
Technical Skills
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
- Scripting: Python, Bash
- Version Control: Git
Military Experience
United States Marine Corps
Anti-Tank Missileman | United States | Jun 2020 - Jun 2024
- Led and trained a 24-person infantry squad, ensuring combat readiness and mission success
- Planned and executed complex military operations in diverse environments
- Managed millions of dollars worth of military equipment and resources
- Held various billets including:
- Fire Team Leader: Directed a 6-person team in tactical operations
- Platoon Sergeant: Oversaw training and welfare of a 36-person platoon
- Training NCO: Developed and implemented unit-wide training programs
- Combat Marksmanship Coach: Trained and mentored junior and senior Marines in marksmanship skills
- Radio Operator: Managed and maintained communication equipment for tactical operations
- HMMVW/JLTV Driver: Operated and maintained military vehicles for tactical missions
- Medical Marine (CLS): Provided medical support and first aid to wounded Marines
Marine Corps Professional Military Education Various Leadership and Technical Courses | 2020-2024
- Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program (MCMP): Advanced marksmanship training and qualification
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP): Advanced hand-to-hand combat training and qualification
- Ncoac (Non-Commissioned Officer Advanced Course): Advanced leadership and management training
- Marine Corps Firearms Instructor Course (MC-FIC): Training and qualification to instruct firearm safety and marksmanship
Continuous Learning
- Actively participating in online DevOps and cloud computing communities
- Regular contributor to open-source projects on GitHub
- Attending virtual tech conferences and webinars to stay updated with industry trends