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Matthew Brown

Pittsburgh

Summary

Infrastructure Engineer with 12 years of experience optimizing systems and enhancing security. Proficient in numerous DevOps, IaC tools, and various programming languages. Expanding expertise in Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, while mastering cloud security best practices for hybrid infrastructures. Experienced in building resilient Azure environments with Bicep templates and PowerShell automation to streamline deployments and manage cloud resources. Passionate about network optimization, including switch configurations, VLANs, and improving performance and security. Continuously refining hardware setups and workflows for peak efficiency. Dedicated to personal projects that merge technology and creativity to solve real-world challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infrastructure Engineer

ReedSmith LLP
Pittsburgh
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed a custom PowerCLI script to automate the deployment of multiple Linux servers in vCenter, streamlining server provisioning.
  • Created a custom Azure Bicep server script wrapped in Windows form that automates server joining to a private domain, leveraging Azure site-to-site VPN and private DNS zones for seamless connectivity.
  • Regularly performed VMware ESXi host patching and managed patching for Microsoft updates to ensure system security and reliability.
  • Built and deployed ESXi-based edge servers for remote sites, enabling local virtualization and improving performance for latency-sensitive workloads.
  • Designed and implemented GitHub Actions workflows to automate infrastructure deployment using Bicep scripts, ensuring consistent, secure, and scalable infrastructure management.
  • Integrated automated validation, testing, and deployment pipelines, enabling seamless CI/CD for infrastructure as code.

Cloud Engineer

Reserv Agency Inc
Boynton Beach
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Utilized Azure CLI and GitHub Secrets for secure deployment and management of infrastructure, reducing manual intervention and improving deployment reliability.
  • Implemented Azure Key Vault to store secret values, ensuring sensitive passwords and information are securely managed during deployments.
  • Wrote environment-independent code, enabling flexible and scalable infrastructure deployments across various environments.
  • Monitored performance metrics of various AWS components such as EC2 instances, ELB and RDS databases.
  • Migrated existing data and applications for convenient storage within cloud systems.
  • Configured and maintained secure VPC network architecture with public and private subnets.
  • Developed and deployed cloud-native applications on AWS using EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation and other services.
  • Implemented CI and CD pipelines for deploying applications to Amazon Web Services with Code Pipeline.
  • Provided technical support to developers in troubleshooting deployment issues.
  • Integrated logging solutions such as CloudWatch logs into existing applications for better visibility and monitoring.
  • Built highly available systems by leveraging features like Auto Scaling groups and Elastic Load Balancers.
  • Created custom scripts to manage multiple auto-scaling templates within user data.
  • Managed T3/T4 incident tickets, resolving issues to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Automated virtual machine deployment using Packer & Terraform in VMware, improving deployment efficiency.
  • Managed Azure AD sync service for AD FS user accounts, optimizing user account management and system reliability.
  • Created custom PowerShell scripts for SSL(TLS) certificate conversion to .pfx files for Azure.
  • Designed and deployed Azure File Sync for seamless integration between on-premises and Azure cloud storage.

Infrastructure Engineer

GES - Global Experience Specialists
New York
05.2014 - 03.2021
  • Conducted regular audits of Azure AD configurations, identifying and rectifying inconsistencies to maintain compliance.
  • Coordinated with security teams to implement advanced threat protection, strengthening system defenses.
  • Conducted in-depth performance analysis of IT systems, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to optimize performance.
  • Developed PowerShell scripts to migrate .PST files to Azure Blob Storage for efficient data transfer.
  • Designed and implemented Azure Bicep scripts to automate resource provisioning in Azure.
  • Architected Azure File Sync for seamless integration of on-premises and cloud file sharing.
  • Managed Active Directory tasks, including resetting passwords, creating security groups, and organizing OUs for office locations.
  • Created and managed clusters with resource pools to optimize workload distribution by allocating fewer resources to non-production servers and prioritizing production environments.
  • Troubleshot ESXi host issues, placing hosts in maintenance mode and vMotioning servers during investigations.
  • Integrated OneDrive Sync Client into macOS environments and maintained automated backup scripts.
  • Migrated data to SharePoint and managed DFS replications on both on-premises and Azure cloud servers.
  • Implemented WSUS patching processes and conducted vulnerability scans using Rapid7, redesigning WSUS server workflows to address Windows Server 2012 end-of-life.
  • Monitored and reviewed daily backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Deployed and configured Windows Autopilot via the Company Portal for streamlined device management.
  • Managed website access through Cisco Umbrella.
  • Configured single-server RDS deployments.
  • Restored O365 mailboxes from soft deletions with proficiency and precision.
  • Configured, implemented, and maintained Windows Server systems including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Group Policies, WSUS.
  • Created user accounts in Active Directory environment and managed group policies accordingly.

System Administrator

LMDC - Lower Manhattan Development Corp.
New York
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Installed hardware components such as servers, hard drives, memory modules in accordance with best practices.
  • Maintained and monitored network services, systems, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for procurement of new IT assets based on organizational requirements.
  • Train people in computer system use.
  • Tested computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.

Education

B.A. - Cloud Computing

Western Governors University
US
12.2026

A.S. - Information Technology

Collins College
AZ, US
07.2010

Skills

  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • GPO Configuration
  • Software Integration
  • Automated Monitoring
  • Cloud Migration
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • API Integration
  • AWS Services
  • Automation
  • EC2 Instances
  • S3 buckets
  • Windows server administration
  • Scripting and programming
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • Server hardware troubleshooting
  • Linux and unix administration
  • TCP/IP protocol
  • Information security
  • Packer
  • Terraform
  • Azure Bicep
  • Docker
  • YML
  • Infrastructure automation
  • CI/CD pipelines

Certification

  • CompTIA Network+ ce
  • CompTIA A+ ce
  • CompTIA Security+ ce
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Linux Essentials Certificate

References

Dwayne Mucthison, Reserv Agency Inc., COO Director, (347) 681-2308, dmucthison@reserv.agency

Timeline

Infrastructure Engineer

ReedSmith LLP
11.2022 - Current

Cloud Engineer

Reserv Agency Inc
03.2021 - 11.2022

Infrastructure Engineer

GES - Global Experience Specialists
05.2014 - 03.2021

System Administrator

LMDC - Lower Manhattan Development Corp.
05.2012 - 05.2014

B.A. - Cloud Computing

Western Governors University

A.S. - Information Technology

Collins College

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