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Kristopher Strickland

IT
College Park,GA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

ServiceNow Administrator

Infosys
Atlanta, GA
06.2022 - Current
  • Excelled in ServiceNow administration, configuring and customizing the platform to meet diverse client needs, significantly improving IT service management processes
  • Developed and implemented automation workflows within ServiceNow, leading to a reduction in manual ticket resolution efforts
  • Leveraged Azure and Azure DevOps for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, enhancing the delivery cycle of software solutions across projects
  • Pioneered the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure ARM templates and Terraform, streamlining the provisioning and management of cloud resources
  • Spearheaded DevOps initiatives that contributed to a culture shift towards agile and efficient development practices, ensuring faster go-to-market for services.

ServiceNow Administrator

09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Directed the maintenance and enhancement of network hardware and software, ensuring optimal infrastructure support for ServiceNow instances
  • Implemented advanced monitoring and alerting mechanisms in ServiceNow, improving system reliability and user satisfaction
  • Worked closely with IT and business stakeholders to align ServiceNow’s capabilities with organizational goals, delivering tailored ITSM solutions
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions on ServiceNow functionalities for IT staff, increasing the internal team’s efficiency and self-sufficiency in managing the platform.

DevOps Support Engineer

PwC
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, enhancing the software delivery process for multiple projects
  • Administered cloud infrastructure on Azure, focusing on scalability, security, and cost optimization to support enterprise applications
  • Deployed monitoring solutions with DataDog across cloud environments, enabling proactive issue detection and swift resolution to maintain high system uptime
  • Automated routine deployment and infrastructure management tasks with Python scripts and Azure CLI, reducing deployment times by up to 50%
  • Collaborated with software development teams to embed DevOps practices early in the development lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of new features.

Front-end Mobile Developer

Hexagon Lavish
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Transitioned to a DevOps role within the project, focusing on automating the build and deployment processes for the mobile application, utilizing Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Integrated front-end development work with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing and deployment to various environments
  • Collaborated with backend developers to establish a DevOps workflow that included automated integration tests, leading to a 40% decrease in bugs reaching production
  • Strictly Consulting
  • Front-end Web Developer – Gained initial experience with cloud services and DevOps practices by deploying web applications to Azure, learning to manage and automate cloud-based environments
  • Implemented a DevOps approach to managing web application updates, reducing downtime and improving the reliability of client-facing services.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Westlake High School
2018

Skills

  • C, Python, SQL, JavaScript, , MySQL,
  • Tools & Technologies: Git, Docker, Nodejs, GitHub, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Kubernetes, Data Dog, ServiceNow, Visual Basic, NET
  • Concepts: Cloud Services, DevOps, Agile

Timeline

ServiceNow Administrator

09.2023 - 02.2024

DevOps Support Engineer

PwC
11.2022 - 06.2023

ServiceNow Administrator

Infosys
06.2022 - Current

Front-end Mobile Developer

Hexagon Lavish
03.2020 - 01.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Westlake High School

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home option

Certification

Certified Systems Administrator

AZ-900

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