Elijah Torrence

System Administrator

City Of Mansfield

06.2018 - Current

Implemented next-gen GIS tooling, high-accuracy geographic location, and automation scripts for improved data collection and integration.
Elevated service standards of city consultants through knowledge sharing.
Managed multiple large-scale data projects using service-based ArcGIS applications, custom websites, and new software products.
Improved software delivery with AWS tool suite and automated database maintenance tasks, saving 3 hours weekly.
Managed cloud tasks, ensuring AWS AMI updates and application patches were timely. Regularly monitored key instance metrics to ensure optimal performance.
Leveraged Terraform, Ansible, and Helm to deploy and configure infrastructure on AWS, playing a pivotal role in optimizing cloud resource allocation and automating infrastructure management.
Successfully deployed and maintained AWS EKS clusters. Utilized Kubernetes for container orchestration and established monitoring solutions with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Elasticsearch.
Configured NGINX as a reverse proxy and seamlessly handled K8s ingress assignments, ensuring secure and efficient data flow.
Oversaw Linux OS administration, including user management, networking, and filesystem maintenance. Utilized BASH scripting to enhance automation, eliminating manual interventions for recurring tasks.
Designed and implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Integrated tools such as Git/GitHub, Maven, and Docker to ensure efficient build and deployment processes. This strategic implementation streamlined operations and reduced the need for additional personnel, leading to both time and cost savings.
Certified AWS Solutions Architect, showcasing proficiency in cloud architecture and best practices.
Initiated and led a personal project using OpenAI's API. Combined with docker-compose and AWS code suite, successfully developed and deployed a story generator, emphasizing innovation and adaptability.