DevOps engineer with a strong background in containerization, orchestration, and automation, passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions through CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, and collaborative development practices.
Excited to continue to expand my knowledge and learn new standardizations to add value to wherever I land.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotational DevOps Automation CI/CD Engineer
Blue Cross NC
03.2025 - Current
Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, OpenShift, and GitHub, resulting in streamlined code deployment and reduced release cycle times.
Managed multiple OpenShift clusters on Equinix and AWS, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
Developed automation scripts using Jenkinsfiles, leveraging pipeline-as-code principles to improve efficiency and consistency.
Utilized Nexus Repository for artifact management, ensuring version control and reproducibility of builds.
Integrated GitHub with VS Code using SSL connection, enabling secure development and version control.
Implemented GitHub Copilot integration in VS Code, enhancing developer productivity and code quality.
Deployed SonarQube scanner to enforce quality gates, ensuring adherence to coding standards and reducing technical debt.
Implemented automated code quality checks, resulting in improved code maintainability and reduced bugs.
Rotational Quality Assurance Testing Analyst
Blue Cross NC
07.2024 - 03.2025
Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for software applications to ensure functionality and performance standards.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, enhancing overall product quality.
Utilized automated testing tools to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency in defect identification.
Worked to build a Facets deployment playbook to manage region refreshes for test and production live data.
County Engagement Intern, Data & Analytics Focus
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
05.2023 - 08.2023
Created innovative IT solutions for increased data organization and efficiency for the County Engagement Team.
Database renovation overhaul projects that required development of succinct Job Aid documentation for future team members.
Design comprehensive Power Bi, and Excel data visualizations to highlight, track, and quantify our teams’ working efforts.
Frequent meetings with statewide stakeholders to qualify strengths and gaps within their respective community. With the data gathered I was able to assist with possible internal collaboration efforts with stakeholders.
Soaked in tedious program management techniques to increase odds of successful project phases and completion
Middleware Engineer Intern
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
05.2022 - 08.2022
Increased data efficiency by managing data sets, identifying patterns, and recommending predictive database analytics and modeling solutions.
Supported end-to-end data and code migration projects through Excel, Elasticsearch and Python.
Co-Led engaging Chief Information Officer Meet & Greet for interns, resulting in 28 attendees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
05.2024
Skills
Object Oriented Programming
Microsoft 365 Suite
Data Analytics
Problem Solving
Statistical Data Algorithms
Domain Knowledge Adaptation
Network Administration
Program Management
Containerization (OpenShift, Docker)
Orchestration (Kubernetes)
Continuous Integration (CI)
Continuous Deployment (CD)
Automation (Jenkins, Jenkinsfiles)
Artifact management (Nexus Repository)
Version control (GitHub)
Code quality (SonarQube)
Cloud platforms (AWS, Equinix)
Affiliations
Organization of Security Students, Treasurer (2021 – Present)
GAINS STEM Mentorship Program (2021 – Present)
Campbell Club Basketball (2021 – Present)
Student Government Association, Sophomore Class Representative (2021 – 2022)