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)