Dayton Jones
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Proven tech-savvy DevOps Engineer with solid background in software and system administration paired with in-depth knowledge of networks. Polished in deploying updates and fixes, building successful tools to reduce error occurrences and conducting root cause analysis. Familiar with Ruby and Go. Proficient with BASH, Perl, and Python.
Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while enabling collaboration and team growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior DevOps Engineer
Proofpoint
03.2017 - Current
- Enhanced system stability by implementing robust monitoring and alerting solutions.
- Reduced deployment times by 50% with the introduction of Ansible playbooks/roles for multiple applications.
- Streamlined infrastructure management through automation using industry-leading tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in the software delivery process.
- Increased system reliability, minimizing downtime and service disruptions through proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
- Optimized cloud resource usage by analyzing cost metrics and making recommendations for more efficient configurations.
- Contributed to architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable designs for future expansions of application services.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by documenting processes, best practices, and lessons learned from past experiences.
- Successfully migrated legacy applications onto modern cloud-based platforms while maintaining high levels of performance and availability during transitions.
- Developed custom scripts using Python or Bash to automate repetitive tasks or integrate disparate systems effectively streamlining workflows across departments.
- Created self-service options for developers allowing them to spin up resources on-demand without waiting for manual intervention from the operations team.
- Developed continuous improvements and implemented solutions to existing infrastructure, tools and processes.
- Managed AWS assets and integrated multiple AWS resources into solutions appropriate for company projects.
- Maintained metrics visibility using Grafana, InfluxDB, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch to create useful dashboards and monitors.
System Analyst 4
Oracle
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Improved system efficiency by analyzing and optimizing software processes.
- Utilized and enhanced Puppet for system configurations and deployments in a hybrid environment.
- Streamlined workflow processes by automating manual tasks, increasing team productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop system solutions tailored to business needs.
- Provided technical support for end-users, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Championed process improvements by staying current on industry trends and best practices in systems analysis methodologies.
Unix System Administrator
NetSuite
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Enhanced system performance by optimizing Unix server configurations and implementing efficient processes.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems by proactively monitoring, diagnosing, and resolving issues.
- Streamlined software deployment with the implementation of automated tools and scripts.
- Improved data security by conducting regular audits and implementing necessary updates to maintain compliance standards.
Manager of Protection Services
Proofpoint
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Senior Network Operations Engineer
Proofpoint
06.2008 - 08.2012
Senior Systems Engineer
MobiTV
08.2007 - 06.2008
Senior Network Engineer
Proofpoint
07.2004 - 08.2007
Senior Network Engineer
TKO Software
10.2002 - 07.2004
Senior Network Administrator
BMC Software, Inc
01.2000 - 10.2002
Skills
- Amazon Web Services (IAM, VPC, EC2, SQS, SNS, ECR, Route53, Lambda, Cloudwatch)
- Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet)
- Conflict Resolution
- Containerization Technologies
- Continuous Improvement/Deployment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Databases (MySQL, PostGres, Cassandra)
- Decision Making
- Disaster Recovery
- Incident Management
- Infrastructure Automation
Adaptability
- Monitoring and Logging (Nagios, Grafana, InfluxDB, Prometheus)
- Network Administration
- Performance Tuning
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Scripting Languages (Python, Perl, Bash)
- Software Development Tools (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket)
- Source and Version Control (Git, Github, Subversion)
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Technical Documentation
- Virtualization
Certification
Data Science with Python
Simplilearn
Issued Jan 2023
Credential ID 4089100
Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer
Proofpoint
03.2017 - Current
System Analyst 4
Oracle
04.2015 - 03.2017
Unix System Administrator
NetSuite
03.2014 - 04.2015
Manager of Protection Services
Proofpoint
08.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Network Operations Engineer
Proofpoint
06.2008 - 08.2012
Senior Systems Engineer
MobiTV
08.2007 - 06.2008
Senior Network Engineer
Proofpoint
07.2004 - 08.2007
Senior Network Engineer
TKO Software
10.2002 - 07.2004
Senior Network Administrator
BMC Software, Inc
01.2000 - 10.2002
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Camping
- Snorkeling
- Mead making
Education
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Computer Science
1989-1990