About Me

Work Experience

DevOps Engineer / Web Developer

Apptoto · 2019 – Present

• Designed and implemented a highly available and scalable infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, S3, and more.
• Led intensive security initiatives, achieving SOC2 Type 1 and Type 2 attestations.
• Implemented Kubernetes-based microservices architecture, improving scalability and fault tolerance.
• Built and migrated marketing site across multiple iterations and platforms to its final Express JS version in Kubernetes.
• Spun up and maintained multiple Linux/Ubuntu instances to run scripts, serve marketing assets, provide VPN gateways, and more.

Software Engineer

G5 · 10/2007 – 09/2018

• Architected the migration of thousands of individually hosted applications on Heroku to a Kubernetes container on GCP, saving significant hosting costs.
• Led the team in front-end responsive web development on Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and Ember.js platforms.
• Streamlined operations by implementing new processes, reducing CMS theme creation time from six months to four weeks.
• Pioneered the first mobile design to enhance client location visibility to mobile users.

Web Developer

Emagineering · 2006 – 2007

Web Developer

Alpine Internet · 2004 – 2006

Manager of Web Services

Avenir Systems · 2001 – 2003

You don't seem to have experience with…

Ah, the age-old dilemma of the resume gap. You're right, there's a vast digital universe out there, brimming with tools and technologies that I haven't yet wielded. But let me share a little secret: I'm not just a DevOps guy; I'm a learner, a problem solver, and an adventurer in the realm of tech.

Why This Matters:

In a world where "I don't know" is followed by "yet," here's my pitch:

• Terraform, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, Chef… and Beyond: You name it, I'm eager to use it. If your company is about pushing boundaries, I'm your person.
• Learning Agility: I believe in the growth mindset. Show me a tool, and I'll not only learn it but also find innovative ways to integrate it into our workflow, making our projects not just functional but efficient.
• Training Programs: I'm all in for companies that invest in their team's growth. Sponsor my learning? Absolutely, because every new skill I acquire is an asset we both can leverage.
• The Value of a Beginner's Mind: There's an untapped potential in seeing things with fresh eyes. I bring curiosity, not just skills. I ask, "Why not?" when others might say, "We've always done it this way."

My Promise:

If you're looking for someone who doesn't just fill a role but grows into a critical, evolving part of your team, consider this: I'm not just applying for a job; I'm offering to be a part of your innovation journey. Let's not just meet the market demands; let's set them.