Alfred Esposito
Cleared Cloud Engineer | Intelligence Analyst | Project Manager
Summary
Accomplished engineer proffering extensive cloud monitoring, deployment and troubleshooting skills. Defined, built and maintained infrastructure using vendor-neutral and platform-specific tools. Organized and focused person with extraordinary leadership acumen. I currently hold a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with a Poly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer (ADCE)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Intelligence Initiative
06.2022 - Current
- Supported implementation of cutting-edge cloud computing solutions and resolved complex technical challenges for the U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD agencies, leading comprehensive project scoping efforts to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and successful project outcomes within specified timelines and resources.
- Led the development and launch of several AWS services and microservices in 5 new regions, enhancing accessibility and scalability while streamlining the codebase through refactoring and improving readability.
- Participated in architectural discussions to build confidence and promote customer success when developing new and migrating existing applications, software, and services on AWS platform.
- Automated daily backups of critical data using AWS S3, reducing the risk of data loss in case of system failures, and trained junior engineers on best practices for working within an AWS environment, promoting skill development across the team.
- Implemented security best practices across all cloud infrastructure elements, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access, and developed custom scripts for automating routine tasks, increasing team productivity and reducing manual errors.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex issues related to cloud services, minimizing disruptions to clients' operations, and migrated legacy applications to AWS, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
- Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance, reducing server downtime by proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Identified, analyzed, and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues, assisting in migration projects from on-premises data centers to cloud environments with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Provided technical support to both internal colleagues and external clients regarding their use of AWS services, fostering positive relationships built on trust and expertise.
- Documented technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs, and rectified customer-impacting bugs swiftly to ensure seamless user experience and satisfaction.
- Utilized Modeled Change Management (MCM) to safely execute manual and scripted changes to customer-impacting systems, and conducted thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to established quality standards and maintainable design patterns.
- Modified existing code to enhance functionality, expand current scope, and fix customer-impacting bugs, addressing Severity 2 incidents promptly to minimize business impact.
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
Underground Facility Analysis Center (UFAC), Defense Intelligence Agency
7 2021 - 06.2022
- Served as an Intelligence Officer (Undergrounds) and subject matter expert on foreign Underground Facilities (UGFs) and Hard and Deeply Buried Target (HDBT) programs in Iran
- Performed analysis and procedures integrated all-source finished intelligence and related knowledge-based updates
- Collaborated with other Analysts, Engineers, Collection Strategists/Managers, Geospatial Intelligence Analysts, and Scientists and Molders to develop in-depth analytical assessments to detect, characterize, monitor, and assess for defeat, the UGFs, and programs of potential adversaries in support of CCMD targeting efforts and Senior Policymaker decisions
- Researched, reviewed, authored, edited, planned, prepared, integrated, and published very complex all-source national military intelligence studies, briefings, plans, and products on UGFs and HBDT programs to contribute to or produce all-source intelligence for DIA, DoD, national and international intelligence publications and organizations
- Maintained coordination and continuing liaison with Community Center counterparts, the broader IC, and related government, industrial, and educational institutions to identify significant UGF trends
- Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) teams directly supporting kinetic and non-kinetic targeting
- Established processes to ensure the quality of pertinent databases, systems, and mechanisms for sharing relevant UGF intelligence information to support ongoing and projected research products
- Authored briefings, memorandums, and other intelligence analyses on global infrastructure threats
- Presented all-source intelligence briefings and Community Center positions to individuals and groups in DoD and other government agencies including inter-agency and international forums
- Capable of performing Foreign Disclosure Officer and international exchange functions.
Joint Operations Center Operations Team Lead/Medical Intelligence and Operations Analyst
Joint Operations Center, Defense Health Agency
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Received, analyzed, disseminated, and answered over 2000 RFIs and 32 Congressional reports about the COVID-19 Vaccine distribution as well as the use, storage, and other policies behind the vaccine to the proper individuals: all in support of the DoD and the Defense Agency Field Activities (DAFA)
- Administered the collection, analysis, and brief development of the Director's Critical Information Requirements to JOC Staff and leadership, as outlined by DHA PI 3700.01
- Assisted the JOC staff and leadership with providing a strategic platform that delivers and encourages collaboration and increased sharing with AD-CS across all DHA Directorates
- Organized data collection assets promptly to be used during intelligence gathering tasks
- Enhanced DHA's ability to support Combatant Commanders, OSD, and Service Branches via the compiling of health information and guidance necessary to expedite contingency response efforts
- Helped synchronize strategic and tactical actions concerning operational tasking's in support of DHA, AD-CS, and DAD-HCO to ensure overall staff coordination
- Created, built, and refined the processes to collect, analyze, and staff critical data across DHA to ensure unity of efforts across the organization
- Co-defined the approaches, processes, and tools needed to manage information across the JOC and DHA staff to support the Director's decision-making process
- Created reports for submission to DHA CoS, AD-CS, and DAD-HCO for visibility of all correspondence being tracked
- Collected, analyzed, and submitted data captured within the JOC for dissemination within DHA, ADCS, and DAD HCO
- Assisted in COVID-19 Vaccine policy and language within DoD published documents
- Participated in the coordination with higher and subordinate personnel directorates to assist the Combatant Commander
- Developed MTF impact triggers for all military treatment facilities under DHA
- Proactively produced Situational Reports as conditions developed.
All-Source Intelligence Analyst/Linguist Team Manager/Targeting Analyst
United States Army
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed identification cards (baseball cards) with easily identifiable physical attributes as well as personality attributes for training exercises involving over 300 people
- Analyzed terrain attributes and effects on the organization's mission
- Briefed analytical findings and assumptions to key leaders within the organization
- Depicted terrain analysis on analog maps
- Organized data collection assets promptly to be used during intelligence gathering tasks
- Prepared intelligence displays, reports, and briefings in accordance with Government production standards and formats
- Authored over 150 open-source intelligence analysis summaries regarding countries in every major US Army operating command
- Appointed as organization's Intelligence and Security Manager and Coordinator managing a small team of intelligence professionals resulting in seamless operations within the organization
- Served as the organization's Linguist Manager during overseas operations managing over 10 Linguists and their assignments
- Trained senior foreign partners how to conduct a seven-step process for decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels, a systematic process of analyzing threats and environment in specific geographic areas, and other intelligence operations
- Supervised a small team on collection management, analysis, processing, and dissemination of strategic and tactical intelligence
- Briefed senior officials within the organization on both intelligence and security matters resulting in a complete understanding of the situation, possible courses of action, and outcomes of each possible action
- Disseminated pertinent analyzed intelligence information to key senior leaders as well as employees within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Intelligence Stuides
American Military University
05.2001 -
AS in Intelligence Operations Studies - undefined
Cochise College
Skills
Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
- Leadership in Cloud Solution Implementation and Scalability: Spearheaded the implementation of advanced cloud computing solutions for U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD, ensuring projects met stakeholder expectations and achieved successful outcomes. Led the development and launch of multiple AWS services and microservices across 5 new regions, significantly enhancing scalability and operational efficiency while optimizing the codebase through strategic refactoring and automation initiatives.
- Operational Efficiency and Security Enhancement: Automated critical data backups using AWS S3, effectively reducing data loss risks during system failures. Implemented rigorous security protocols across cloud infrastructure and developed custom automation scripts to fortify data integrity and streamline operational workflows. Proactively identified and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities, facilitating seamless migrations to AWS, minimizing disruptions, and enhancing overall system resilience.
- Enhanced Deployment Efficiency and Reliability: Autonomously delivered multiple service builds across global regions, significantly boosting deployment efficiency and reliability. Implemented strategic automation and architecture enhancements, including key deployments and constructs, reducing engineering effort by 80 hours per build, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent service delivery excellence.
Security Clearance
TS/SCI w/ FSP
Certification
Security +, COMPTIA
Timeline
Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer (ADCE)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Intelligence Initiative
06.2022 - Current
Joint Operations Center Operations Team Lead/Medical Intelligence and Operations Analyst
Joint Operations Center, Defense Health Agency
05.2020 - 09.2021
All-Source Intelligence Analyst/Linguist Team Manager/Targeting Analyst
United States Army
05.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Intelligence Stuides
American Military University
05.2001 -
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
Underground Facility Analysis Center (UFAC), Defense Intelligence Agency
7 2021 - 06.2022
AS in Intelligence Operations Studies - undefined
Cochise College