My Resume
Relevant Experience
- 2015 to Present
- Encompass Digital Media
DevOps Engineer
- Migrated Application to AWS cloud
- Created automation scripts for server management and application deployments with PHP Deployer.
- Managed successful (re)launch of www.dvidshub.net, cms.dvidshub.net, api.dvidshub.net, and chat.dvidshub.net.
- Migrated to legacy server environments to lxc/d containers.
- 2013 to 2015
- Encompass Digital Media
Web Developer
- Updated CMS Authentication /Access Control Systems, to include the addition of two-factor authentication.
- Overhauled the application API and supporting documentation, to include the addition of OAuth2 authentication.
- Created WebRTC video chat application (JAVA).
- Overhauled various internal CMS applications.
- Created http/s image resizing utility (GO).
- 2011 to 2013
- AirTight Design, Atlanta, Georgia
Web Developer
- Developed custom web applications using PHP, JavaScript, HTML & CSS
- Deployed and managed application server environments.
- Maintained and updated existing web applications
- 2008 to 2011
- Nucleus Medical Media, Inc, Kennesaw, Georgia
Web Developer
- Developed dynamic web applications for both internal and external customers.
- Maintained and updated existing web applications.
- As part of a team, developed the catalog 2.0 framework.
- Assembled and managed the company Cinema 4D Net Render Farm.
- Provided workstation support as required.
- 2005 to 2007
- PD Sixty Distributors, Norcross, Georgia
Web Developer / Accounting Clerk / Sales Rep
- Designed, developed, maintained, and updated the company e-commerce website (www.pd60.net).
- Integrated company website with existing inventory & accounting software (MAS90/200).
- Photographed over 3000 inventory items to display on-line.
- Provided technical support for all web related inquires, including issuing and resetting log-on credentials.
- 1995 to 2004
- USMC MWSS-171, Iwakuni, Japan
Maintenance Administration Chief/Clerk
- Various management and training duties.
- Various clerical and administrative duties.
- Various physical duties.
- A complete duty list is available upon request.
Technical Proficiencies
IAC / Automation
- Terraform
- +2 years
- Ansible
- +4 years
- PHP Deployer
- +1 year
PHP
Over 10 years of procedural, object-oriented, and framework experience. Completed tasks ranging from simple Facebook page tabs to large-scale multi-node custom integrated web applications.
Frameworks
- Zend Framework 2 (+6 months)
- Symfony 2 (+1 year)
- CakePHP (+2 years)
- Zend Framework 1 (+5 years)
Other Languages
- Python (+1 year)
- GO (+6 months)
- JAVA (+6 months)
JavaScript
7 years of relative experience creating custom scripts with/without JS libraries. Completed tasks ranging from simple mark-up manipulation and XHR submissions to complex browser based games and image manipulation.
Libraries
- JQuery (+6 years)
- DoJo (+3 months)
Database
Over a decade of database experience; Most recently with MySql. Completed tasks ranging from simple data aggregation and custom views to stored procedures and complex reporting queries.
I am not a DBA but I am very familiar with the planning, creation, optimization, and management of databases.
- MySql (+10 years)
- SOLR (+3 years)
- MSsql (+1 years - last used 2003 but it's like riding a bike)
Server Administration
- Ubuntu / Apache (+8 years)
- Centos / Apache (+2 years)
- Docker, LXC container virtualization (+3 months)
Education
- 2003
- University of Maryland University College Asia, Iwakuni,
Japan
GPA 3.0 - 2000
- Supervisory Maintenance Management, Okinawa, Japan
120 Hrs - 1998
- Leadership Course, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
150 Hrs - 1995
- Basic Maintenance Management, Norfolk, Virginia
80 Hrs - 1995
- Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York
Graduated, General Studies - 1994
- B.O.C.E.S. Vo-Tech School, Goshen, NY
Graduated, Business Computer Technology
Events
- 2016
- Participated in Hack-The-Pentagon (receiving end)
- Attended GreateWideOpen Atlanta - Tech Conference
Awards / Recognition
- 2020
- Vanguard Award
- 1995-2001
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals (2)
- 1999-2001
- Letter of Appreciation (3)
- 1997
- Letter of Commendation
- 1997
- Certificate of Commendation
- 1995
- Meritorious Mast
Certifications
- Jan, 2023
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- Jul, 2019
- Comptia Security+ (expired)