whoami
I am an SRE focused on cloud management with a background in programming.
I have practical experience managing users and resources in AWS and GCP, with formal training in Azure.
My primary tools are Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible. More importantly, I am adaptable and open to learning new technologies and not afraid of new ones.
The technology world changes quickly - and that’s just between Monday and Friday. I believe the best skill to have is flexibility. Combine that with transferable skills, and you're ready for the next Monday.
core competencies
macOS Management
With ~20 years of macOS/Mac OS X experience, I have grown and evolved alongside the OS. From OS 9 to the introduction of OS X, and now OS 11.
I have experienced the transition from thick imaging to thin imaging, and now to zero-touch with DEP and VPP.
I have been a part of each stage and embraced the changes for the advantages they bring.
Cloud Services
The future lies in Cloud infrastructure, allowing companies to instantly add new servers and scale up, or just as easily scale down.
To manage such infrastructure, you need expertise in handling the cloud.
I am proficient in AWS and GCP with in-class training in Azure, and I have practical experience managing IAM and resources in the cloud.
Programming
I began my programming education on Windows with C, C++, and C#.
Long before that, I got my start with BASIC on the Commodore 64 and a 286. From there, I never lost my passion for coding and the creativity it brings.
Today, I am able to expand my skills by using code to automate and integrate systems—and sometimes, just for fun.
Automation
I consider myself the laziest engineer. If I can automate it, set up monitoring, and have it notify me of issues, then SIGN ME UP!
I don’t believe in solving technology issues with humans. If you can code a solution, you’ll achieve faster, more consistent results.
Automate away the routine problems and spend your time tackling new challenges.
