LIAM O'BRIEN
Orlando,FL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Skymantics
12.2023 - Current
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing infrastructure configurations based on usage patterns.
- Collaborated with development teams to streamline software releases, resulting in faster time to market.
- Increased application scalability by migrating legacy systems to cloud-based platforms.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- Established strong interdepartmental communication channels, fostering collaboration between development, operations, and QA teams.
- Contributed to the creation of a DevOps culture within the organization, leading to increased agility and cross-functional collaboration.
Software Engineer
Skymantics
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated within an agile software development team to conceptualize and implement innovative features while spearheading the creation of essential internal automation tools, optimizing team efficiency and enhancing product capabilities.
- Spearheaded the development of a Python-based data validation automated testing tool, contributing to a reduction in testing time and a decrease in bug resolution time, while validating the integrity of thousands of data points generated by Skymantics DataGenesis.
- Additionally, co-created an automated development environment and streamlined CI/CD pipeline using Docker within GitLab, leading to a 25% decrease in down-time and a 50% reduction in manual testing efforts.
- Coordinated with Product Owner and Scrum Master to enhance workflow processes and update SDLC practices, resulting in an increase in team productivity and reduction in project delivery time. This initiative facilitated smoother project execution, fostering greater efficiency and alignment within the agile development framework
Software Engineer Intern
The DiSTI Corporation
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed testing for feature implementation on DiSTI's virtual maintenance training software and verified against pre-analyzed requirements.
- Developed internal tool to alter hundreds of binary files used by the military for running lessons for the FMT vehicles.
- Implemented Powershell solution to automate manual processes in CI/CD pipeline.
- Collaborated effectively with members of software development team and personnel in other departments.
IT Support Technician Intern
TechRageIT
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided technical support to companies of varying sizes, involving Microsoft's business applications, operating systems, and client-specific programs.
- Monitored system alerts, responded accordingly through service tickets, and diagnosed and solved technical issues.
- Developed and deployed scripts with Powershell to automate tasks in Active Directory, through virtualization.
CAMP COUNSELOR/CABLE OPERATOR
Orlando Watersports Complex
06.2019 - 04.2021
Education
B.S. - Information Technology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2022
Skills
- Software Development
- DevOps
- Automation
- Virtualization
Languages
- Python, Docker, YAML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, XAML/XML, Powershell, Bash/Shell, C, C#, ROBOTC, MARIE, jQuery, Nodejs, MySQL/SQL
OS
- Linux Ubuntu/Debian, Alpine Linux, RHEL, macOS, Windows 8/10/11
Tools
- Jira, Confluence, Plastic SCM, GitLab, Team City, Docker/Docker Desktop, Kubernetes/K9s, AWS RDS/CloudWatch, Grafana/Prometheus, Pytest, MariaDB, Unity, Connectwise Automate/Control, Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory
IDE
- Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, MySQL Workbench, Arduino, Sublime, Notepad
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Skymantics
12.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
Skymantics
10.2022 - 12.2023
Software Engineer Intern
The DiSTI Corporation
02.2022 - 08.2022
IT Support Technician Intern
TechRageIT
09.2021 - 12.2021
CAMP COUNSELOR/CABLE OPERATOR
Orlando Watersports Complex
06.2019 - 04.2021
B.S. - Information Technology
University of Central Florida