GAMADV-XTD setup and configuration for Google Workspace Administration
Provided best practices and configurations for Google Workspace core applications
Capture various processes and create BPMN models using Visio and SmartDraw
Configured Google Workspace for Google Workspace Migration for Microsoft Exchange GWMME
Provided support and guidance for Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace migration in hybrid environment.
Enterprise Architect
TechnaLink, (Self-Employed)
07.2023 - Current
Captured and categorized Federal Railroad logical, physical, and technology FISMA compliant system components using TOGAF best practices
Created SharePoint lists to represent data, application, and technology components for FISMA complaint systems for the FRA
Architected BPMN diagrams for system process flows using Visio and SmartDraw
Collaborated with Chief Data Officer (CDO) to establish and implement data management policies and procedures for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Initiated creation of FRA Data Management Sharepoint site for collaboration and retention
Contributed to creation of Azure AD identity management for the Business Intelligence Service (PAAS)
Designed SharePoint lookups for RNS Railroad Security, ATIP, MERMEC, ENSCO, FRA HOSTS, and FRA DYNAMICS.
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
09.2022 - Current
Configure key based authentication for SSH
Set enforcing and permissive modes for SELinux
List and identify SELinux file and process context
Restore default file contexts
Use boolean settings to modify system SELinux settings
Diagnose and address routine SELinux policy violations
Diagnose and manage Linux processes
Analyze and troubleshoot using linux system log files
List, create, delete, and modify physical storage partitions
Manage and configure LVM storage
Create and configure encrypted storage
Configure systems to mount file systems at or during boot / on demand
Configure and manage swap space
Create and manage RAID devices
Create, manage, and diagnose advanced file system permissions
Set up user and group disk quotas for filesystems
Create and configure file systems
Configure networking and hostname resolution statically or dynamically
Configure network services to start automatically at boot
Implement packet filtering
Manage user privileges, configure PAM
Deploy, manage, and develop containers using Podman.
Upgrade of Kubernetes cluster version using helm charts and bash scripts
Upgrade of ArgoCD cluster using helm charts
Created proof of concept for the usage of OpaGateKeeper for policy governance
Usage of DynaTrace and ElasticSearch in the monitoring of Kubernetes Clusters observability
The capture of current baseline architecture and proposal of best practice future state architecture.
Google Cloud Architect
Lumen Technologies, (Self-Employed) Remote
01.2022 - 07.2022
Delivered GKE Cluster Usage Metering resource consumption using BigQuery and Data Studio
Generated reporting dashboard in Data Studio for data visualization into multi-tenant cluster costs (FinOps)
Built architectural diagrams using Lucidchart to reflect created or proposed processes
Implemented data-driven Terraform integration to provision GCP project creation by integrating with ServiceNow extract csv report.
Google Cloud Architect
Vitu, (Self-Employed) Remote
11.2022 - 03.2022
Setup POC for Google Cloud Platform centralized logging within the test environment along with architectural diagrams using Jira / Confluence / LucidChart / Gliffy
Spearheaded GCP Anthos Istio Service mesh rollout platform
Setup POC for Google Cloud Platform (FinOps) automated billing for projects, GKE (Kubernetes), and DataStudio visualization with technical documentation using Jira / Confluence
Monitored Observability by the usage of kube-state-metrics capture and native GCP tools
Architected centralized Single Pane of Glass GCP cloud logging POC and implementation
Created Terraform scripts for the orchestration of infrastructure within the GCP platform.
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
02.2021 - 01.2022
Building and modifying container images
Creation and usage of Jobs and CronJobs
Multi-container Pod design patterns (e.g
Sidecar, init, etc)
Deployments strategies
Helm package manager deploy strategies
Configure systems to mount file systems at or during boot / on demand
Configure and manage swap space
Create and manage RAID devices
Create, manage, and diagnose advanced file system permissions
Set up user and group disk quotas for filesystems
Create and configure file systems
Configure networking and hostname resolution statically or dynamically
Configure network services to start automatically at boot
Implement packet filtering
Manage user privileges
Configure PAM
Application observability and maintenance
Services and Networking
Provisioned EC2 instances using Terraform CLI | Terraform Cloud
Used modules from the Terraform Public Registry to define an Amazon VPC containing two EC2 instances
Imported non-managed infrastructure into Terraform state and configurations to manage Terraform infrastructure in the AWS environment
Obtained overall knowledge of Terraform workflow regarding workspaces, input/out, variables, state, local/remote backends, and cloud methodologies
Deployed Kubernetes Cluster using kubeadm
Understanding and hands-on experience with K8s configuring, troubleshooting, scheduling, upgrading, scaling, storage, services, networking, installation, pod design, services, configuration, and architecture
Management of K8s RBAC and highly available K8 cluster
Practiced Kubernetes hardening security best practices based on NSA guidelines
Installed and configured Prometheus server and Grafana for metrics and visualization
Implemented life-cycle management for google cloud storage classes
Implemented Encryption Keys using Google Cloud KMS
Created Load-Balanced Managed Instance Group on the Google Cloud Platform
Constructed streaming data pipeline on GCP using Pub/Sub, DataFlow, and BigQuery
Setup billing account and billing export using BigQuery on GCP
Created and established ACL permissions on GCP buckets using GCS CLI gsutil commands
Created custom images on Google Cloud Compute Engine GCE
Created permissions and granted IAM roles to service accounts for provisioned instances using best practices
Configured firewall rules on Google Cloud VPC Network
Obtained CKA | CKAD | CKS.
Talend Big Data Developer
Travelers, Remote
08.2020 - 02.2021
Created automated processing end to end API calls Post/Get using Talend 7.3 components in AWS environment
Formulated DDLs for Athena table creation
Merge and cleanse data to and from S3 buckets to create output delimited files for Athena tables
Coordinated with offshore resources
Defined and tracked work using Rally in an Agile environment.
Talend Big Data Consultant
Deloitte, Remote
11.2020 - 01.2021
Assessed and advised C-level executives of possible roadblocks and risks
Triage data discrepancies within Azure/Hadoop pipelines using HUE, Azure Data Factory, Talend 7.3, SQL
Administered Talend Data Fabric using TAC on Linux
Architect roadmap in the refactoring of Talend code using best practices in Visio
Operationalize and automate the capture of metrics using Talend, SQL
Created technical documentation using SnagIt and Office 365
Orchestrated and collaborated with offshore resources to meet deliverables.
Talend Consultant
Otis Elevator, (Self-Employed) Remote
07.2020 - 10.2020
Migrated ERP systems data from Informatica JDE, BAAN into the Talend data platform
Architected, automated, and aggregated data pipelines for subledger reporting
Performed reconciliation and data quality tasks using Talend Data, SQL Server 2017
Triaged failures and performance issues using best Talend and SQL Server best practices.
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
01.2020 - 07.2020
Designed and planned cloud solution architecture (cost optimization, application design, integration of external systems)
Creation of migration plan (software licensing mapping, architectural diagrams
Infrastructure orchestration, resource configuration, and patch management
Plan and design (e.g
Cloud key management, remote access, auditing, vpc service controls)
Obtained Google Cloud Architect Certification (6/2020).
Talend Consultant
KPMG, Remote
07.2019 - 01.2020
Erected, developed, and implemented end-to-end solutions to pull down Excel data files from Outlook 360 mailbox using Talend components
Developed Talend jobs to parse multiple sheets of Excel data files into flat files, and subsequently publish data to Azure Blob Storage to be rendered by Databricks notebook
Create DDLs (schema definitions) in Azure Databricks notebooks to enable data and business analysts to query data in an enterprise environment
Processed 60+ raw Excel sheets with embedded tabs into the enterprise data lake environment 2 sprints (2 months) earlier than planned.
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
04.2019 - 06.2019
Applied GCP organization policies to the resource hierarchy
Pods, node pools, services, horizontal and vertical auto scaling configurations
Obtained Google Cloud Certified Associate (6/2019).
Google Cloud Engineer Manager
Maven Wave, Remote
10.2018 - 04.2019
Designed an end-to-end solution leveraging SSIS, .NET, and Powershell to integrate and load Adobe Analytics API endpoints to capture impressions and conversion data into data warehouses using OAuth 2.0 integrating with Google App Engine
Migrated and converted JSON data into CSV to load into SQL Server 2016 data warehouse
Delivered digital demo and technical documentation using Camtasia screencasting software
Translated and migrated SQL Netezza queries into Google BigQuery syntax for cloud data warehouse ingestion from Teradata
Using BigQuery BQ CLI commands to create, load, and extract data into and from cloud storage | on-prem
Created cloud storage buckets and assigned IAM privileges permissions based on GCP security best practices
Utilized GSUTIL to move files data to and from Google Cloud Storage buckets
Converted Bash scripts into Python for Apache Airflow ingestion
Utilized Google Cloud Composer and Apache Airflow for Python job execution
Constructed DAGs for Airflow job orchestration
Deployed and monitored, managed, scalable VM and Kubernetes clusters.
Data Engineer
QAT Global / Mediware, Remote
10.2018 - 10.2018
Supported day-to-day data warehouse operations using SSIS, SQL Server, and PowerShell
Improved SQL Query performance by optimizing and refactoring queries and stored procedures
Triage bugs in code and other systemic workflow errors
Created technical documentation of the agile workflow of platforms and tools in Confluence
Collaborated with other Data Engineers and Tableau Developers by leveraging agile methodology using SSIS, SQL Server, Git, Bash, JIRA, and Confluence in the workflow.
IT Specialist (SAS | TALEND | ETL)
Office of Financial Research, Washington, DC
06.2013 - 04.2018
Installed and configured Talend Studio for Big Data Enterprise for accreditation in Linux and Windows environments
Integrated Talend Studio for Big Data Enterprise with Hadoop Cloudera distribution
Created and configured Talend job execution servers in Linux and Windows environments and configured them within the TAC
Configured and developed job design patterns using Talend Data Quality while adhering to Talend and environmental best practices
Migrated and translated SSIS jobs into SAS jobs using SAS Data Integration Studio
Administered SAS Platform by creating and automating feeds using shell scripting
Leveraged base SAS to formulate ad hoc reporting using SAS ODS
Created ETL automation processes for large datasets using SAS Data Integration Studio, Base SAS, Bash Scripts, and SQL Server 2012
Utilized data profiling components within SSIS 2012 to capture KPIs and other business metrics
Architected a data-driven solution for SAS DI Studio and Talend by utilizing and standardizing metadata
Led the implementation of the custom metadata audit database for SAS data feeds and reporting
Developed and deployed a mobile reporting solution to organize the iPhone using Base SAS and HTML 5
Researched and implemented Kerberos ticketing authentication and automation framework for Talend Data Integration execution servers in a Windows and Linux hybrid environment
Integrated Talend with Splunk to capture events for IT security auditing
Memorialized organizational training material by using SnagIt 12 screencasting features, DFD (data flow diagrams) using Visio, and ERWIN for entity relationships
Set up Talend’s (AMC) activity monitoring console to monitor the health of the integration ecosystem and data flow metrics into Postgres' database
Configured, tested, and implemented the Data Quality Portal and Data Stewardship console
Architected dynamic data-driven data loads by using implicit context variables as integration points between various enterprise applications using Talend Studio for Big Data (XML, CSV, RDBMS sources into Hive databases)
Used XMIND mind mapping software to present and brainstorm ideas with executive-level stakeholders.
Lead Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, DC
06.2012 - 06.2013
Led ETL development supporting phase 1 stand-up at the Office of Financial Research data services using SSIS and SQL Server
Analyzed, inspected, loaded, and restructured data sets from XML and CSV sources
Audited load processes performed for ETL projects like DTCC, FINRA, OptionMetrics, Lipper, LEI, and Markit into a database
Assisted in setting up the SAS Data Integration Studio for ingesting into SQL Server 2008 R2 database
Planned, presented, and delivered decks using PowerPoint to publish to Confluence, Sharepoint, and Visio.
SQL Server DBA
BAE, Washington, DC
06.2011 - 06.2012
Implemented high availability solutions using Database mirroring in SQL Server 2008R2
Maintained, optimized, and tuned with 1+ terabytes of databases
Architected database backups and restores using Microsoft's best practices
Centralized ETL processes from Ad Hoc distributed processes using SSIS
Created a metadata framework to capture data quality metrics.
Data Operations Engineer
Mirixa Corporation, Reston, VA
10.2008 - 06.2011
Responsible for data conversion and migration routines using SQL Server utilities in various environments, including installation, and configuration
Migrated and upgraded DTS packages from SQL Server 2000 to SSIS 2005 packages
Automated data distribution in all production and non-production environments
Performed backups of 300+ GB databases using SQL Red Gate
Implemented security audit logging using SSIS and SSMS.
SQL Server Database Administrator
Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, VA
12.2007 - 10.2008
Responsible for data conversion and migration routines using SQL Server utilities in various environments, including installation, configuration, and migration of data from legacy systems into SQL Server 2005
Migrated data and set up disaster recovery using replication
Implemented disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 transactional replication, log shipping, and third-party tools like Double Take.
Programmer Analyst
General Dynamics, Washington, DC
01.2000 - 01.2007
Installed scheduling software on the client user base and created technical documentation manuals for proper usage
Performed testing, debugging, and daily backup procedures for scheduling software databases in SQL Server 2000
Delivered training to the (USCP) United States Capitol Police on software usage and best practices
Implemented backup and system maintenance for SQL Server 2000 applications running on Windows NT/2000 platforms
Created PowerPoint decks for the rollout of ad hoc scheduling software
Orchestrated and scheduled self-correction SQL Server agent tasks
Supported, scripted, and debugged the MH-53 flight simulator using C and FORTRAN in the UNIX environment
Created UI pre-populated dropdowns to retrieve data from Access databases using ASP
Revamped intranet applications for the Naval Air Warfare Center using ASP, IIS 5.0, and Access 2000 for the back end from Cold Fusion
Created UI Dashboard using .NET 1.1 to mine Naval Air Warfare inventory data for end-users
Designed and deployed data-driven web pages for the Department of Public Health and the Health Alert Network using CSS, ASP, HTML, and JavaScript
Assisted in the development of local and state systems for rapid receipt and broadcast of urgent health alerts by proposing and implementing a user-friendly web UI
Created templates and graphics using Paint Shop Pro v.6 for mouseovers and website navigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
01.2000
Timeline
Cloud Architect
CoquinaSystems, (Self-Employed)
10.2023 - Current
Enterprise Architect
TechnaLink, (Self-Employed)
07.2023 - Current
Google Cloud Architect
Vitu, (Self-Employed) Remote
11.2022 - 03.2022
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
09.2022 - Current
Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Delta Dental, (Self-Employed) Remote
04.2022 - 09.2022
Google Cloud Architect
Lumen Technologies, (Self-Employed) Remote
01.2022 - 07.2022
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
02.2021 - 01.2022
Talend Big Data Consultant
Deloitte, Remote
11.2020 - 01.2021
Talend Big Data Developer
Travelers, Remote
08.2020 - 02.2021
Talend Consultant
Otis Elevator, (Self-Employed) Remote
07.2020 - 10.2020
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
01.2020 - 07.2020
Talend Consultant
KPMG, Remote
07.2019 - 01.2020
IT Consulting Services
MarshallsMind Int’l LLC, (Self-Employed)
04.2019 - 06.2019
Google Cloud Engineer Manager
Maven Wave, Remote
10.2018 - 04.2019
Data Engineer
QAT Global / Mediware, Remote
10.2018 - 10.2018
IT Specialist (SAS | TALEND | ETL)
Office of Financial Research, Washington, DC
06.2013 - 04.2018
Lead Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, DC
06.2012 - 06.2013
SQL Server DBA
BAE, Washington, DC
06.2011 - 06.2012
Data Operations Engineer
Mirixa Corporation, Reston, VA
10.2008 - 06.2011
SQL Server Database Administrator
Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, VA
12.2007 - 10.2008
Programmer Analyst
General Dynamics, Washington, DC
01.2000 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
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