I am a highly qualified professional, demonstrating acute analytical, communication, and team building skills. Senior technical expertise in Cloud Computing and Linux systems administration. Currently seeking a technical position that will effectively utilize all acquired skills and abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Operations / DoD Olympus – Technical Lead
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
04.2023 - Current
Serve as Senior Technical Lead for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Cloud Operations team; provide senior-level technical expertise over a broad range of IT, cloud, and automation services within the Stratus Plus+, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and DoD Olympus environments. On-premises and commercial cloud system component provisioning, engineering services, storage and network configuration, infrastructure management and integration, development and sustainment automation, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline tuning, containerization, backup/recovery, authorized and privileged user administration, vulnerability management and DevSecOps, and software patch repository services. Continually interface with new and existing customer staff to provide both highly technical guidance and “big-picture” organizational strategy concerning the planning, design, and implementation of new or improved information systems and operational support models through regular Technical Engagement Meetings; convey current Stratus service offerings, scope, and applicability to customer management and technical authorities, identify/specify their organizational requirements, and develop a strategic plan of implementation for the solution that meets their business objectives and technical specifications.
UNIX Technical Lead | 24x7 Operating System Support Team
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
09.2016 - 04.2023
Serve as Dayshift UNIX Technical Lead for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) ServerLOB 24x7 Branch, delivering expert technical services, advice and guidance to support critical DoD applications and infrastructure, resolving issues, and fine-tuning current processes as Subject Matter Expert in my field.
Systems Operator, Service Desk Analyst
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
03.2015 - 09.2016
Perform Tier I & Tier II troubleshooting of desktop applications and software/hardware issues for DISAnet personnel located at DISA Headquarters on Ft. Meade and remote sites around the globe
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (Law concentration), Psychology
Auburn University At Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
05.2016
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
East Memorial Christian Academy
Prattville, AL
05.2012
Skills
Cloud Computing
Systems Administration
Contingency and Disaster Recovery
Enterprise Architecture
Network Services
Cybersecurity
System Development
Applications Software
Advanced Composition and Technical Writing
Automation
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Technology resource integration
Project management
Certification
Security+ CE
HDI – SCA (Support Center Analyst)
Windows OS Security
HBSS Admin
Linux Server Administrator
HBSS Advanced Admin
ITILv3 Foundations
Certified Ethical Hacker
Certified Process Design Engineer
Counter Intelligence For Cyber Professionals
Awards
2024 HaC Town Hall award, 2023 Senior Civilian of the Quarter, 2022 Senior Civilian of the Quarter, 2021 Senior Civilian of the Quarter. Awarded each due to "above and beyond" contributions to technical initiatives in the OCONUS Cloud environment buildout and successful completion of OS, hardware, and storage tech refreshes ahead of schedule, under budget, and without adverse impact to the customer.
Timeline
Cloud Operations / DoD Olympus – Technical Lead
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
04.2023 - Current
UNIX Technical Lead | 24x7 Operating System Support Team
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
09.2016 - 04.2023
Systems Operator, Service Desk Analyst
Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA
03.2015 - 09.2016
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
East Memorial Christian Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (Law concentration), Psychology
Auburn University At Montgomery
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