As a seasoned DevOps Engineer, I've had the pleasure of working with both AWS and Azure cloud platforms. I'm passionate about automating infrastructure using tools like Terraform and building efficient containerized applications with Docker. My strong programming background in Python and PowerShell helps me tackle complex challenges head-on. I've also honed my skills in managing Linux and Windows systems, and I have a deep understanding of networking principles. Beyond technical expertise, I believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. I enjoy building strong relationships with my teammates and working together to find the best solutions. Effective communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork are essential to me. I'm proud of my ability to lead projects, collaborate with other engineers, and drive DevOps best practices forward.
Skills
I already know
I want to learn
Kubernetes
Ansible
Google Cloud Platform
Prometheus
I speak
English - Native
Spanish - Native
Work experience
- Work with Azure DevOps deployment pipelines for a suite of over 50 services, maintaining robust procedures to ensure reliable production deployments.
- Develop and maintain a suite of PowerShell and Python scripts to automate routine Azure infrastructure tasks, significantly reducing manual work and improving efficiency.
- Serve as a technical advisor, providing guidance and support to other teams on the effective utilization of Azure services, helping to optimize application performance, scalability, and cost.
- Lead cross-team troubleshooting efforts for complex application issues, using diagnostic tools and log analysis to identity root causes and implement solutions.
Terraform
PowerShell
- Led the design and setup of a new AWS environment, facilitating a full transition to a cloud-based environment from on-premise.
- Engineered pipelines and automated numerous builds using Jenkins and PowerShell, enhancing the speed and reliability of the software delivery process.
- Implemented a central logging system for all applications, systems, and network logs using Elasticsearch (ELK stack), improving visibility and troubleshooting capabilities across the infrastructure.
- Oversaw the management of AWS cloud infrastructure, including the execution of backups and patches for databases and VMs, ensuring system stability and data integrity
- Oversaw the operation of a private data-center, managing a vSphere cluster with 60 hosts and over 800 Windows VMs, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Revolutionized the billing process by automating 80% of its operations using Python, resulting in a significant time saving of one week per month for the accounting department.
- Enhanced workflows and system monitoring capabilities by automating processes with PowerShell, leading to improved efficiency and system oversight.
- Devised Python scripts to facilitate automations for 3rd party services lacking API support, expanding the scope of automation and integration capabilities.
VMware ESXi
Information Technology Generalist III
Florida International University
December 2018 - December 2020
- Pioneered the use of scripts for routine tasks including agent deployment, compliance testing, and inventory management, significantly reducing manual effort and increasing operational efficiency.
- Played a key role in orchestrating a campus-wide network deployment of a new WAN, demonstrating strong project management skills and technical expertise.
Education
Projects
HomeLab
Ongoing
- My HomeLab consists of my ever-growing collection of servers, networking gear, and applications. I self host dozens of open-source applications on (admittedly old) enterprise-grade servers in order keep control over my personal data and improve privacy.
- I use Proxmox as a hypervisor to manage my VMs, and most of my apps are run and managed using Docker. Custom automations are made with Python or .NET Core whenever I need something scripted or source controlled.
- My current hardware stack consists of a Dell R620 and R520, where the former acts as compute and the latter my storage and media server. On the networking side I run pfSense as my firewall and Ubiquiti networking gear for everything after.
Proxmox
