NATHAN BEAL
CloudOps @ InRule Technology
Greater Seattle Area
Work Preference
Summary
With over 8 years of experience in Cloud and Development Operations I am adept at designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for clients in various industries. I specialize in using Azure, Azure DevOps, C#, Linux, and other technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Cloud Operations Engineer
InRule
04.2024 - Current
Cloud Engineer
Templum Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Primary Engineer in charge of managing Azure Cloud Infrastructure including 25+ AKS clusters, SQL servers, container registries, logic apps, and app services
- In charge of biweekly deployments to 20+ client production environments
- Monitored and responded to cloud security vulnerabilities from penetration testing
- Created numerous tools for monitoring data analytics, automating manual workflows, and following FINRA SEC guidelines
Software Development Engineer - DevOps
Hyperproof Inc.
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked on infrastructure of cloud-based compliance management app utilizing TypeScript, Node, Python, Golang, Java, and C#
- Managed and restructured automated Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline for deployment, reducing gating time by 40%
- Monitored, triaged, and fixed vulnerabilities from security scans in a 4-day SLA window
MSRC Software Design Engineer
Microsoft
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained the Automated Response and Incident Service (ARIS) internal site used by the Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC) to respond to incidents globally
- Primary contact for on call 24/7 rotations for the emergency Azure Incident Management System (IcM) to ensure production level services
- Assisted CDOC developers in writing queries and workflows as subject matter expert
Skype Lab Engineer
Microsoft
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Conducted detailed analysis of test results to find product defects and incomplete test cases on multiple different products under Skype name
- Mentored and assigned work to team members, and maintained work item schedules with Agile methodology
- Designed and implemented reporting tool that queried Azure DevOps for test data, parsed into a presentable format, and sent out via automated emailing to entire Skype organization
Education
BS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
01.2017
Skills
- C#
- Java
- C
- Python
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Kubernetes
- AKS
- MicroK8s
- Kustomize
- Azure
- Datadog
- SQL
- Nginx
- Helm
- Azure Data Explorer (Kusto)
- Lens
- Docker
- Chef
- Scripting
- REST APIs
- Windows
- Apple
- Android
- Linux Dev Environments
- Azure Devops
- Github
- Bitbucket
- ArgoCD
- Cloudflare
- Jira
- Grafana
- SumoLogic
- BICEP/ARM
Certification
IT Network Technician, Green River College, 2012-01-01
A+ Computer Technician, 2011-12-13, COMP001020304394
Personal Information
Apart from managing cloud infrastructure and slinging code, I enjoy building and upgrading my gaming computer and various home servers. I am a bit of a foodie and enjoy trying new foods throughout the PNW. I am also quite a geek and enjoy Sci-fi and Fantasy.
Timeline
Cloud Operations Engineer
InRule
04.2024 - Current
Cloud Engineer
Templum Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024
Software Development Engineer - DevOps
Hyperproof Inc.
03.2021 - 11.2021
MSRC Software Design Engineer
Microsoft
07.2019 - 03.2021
Skype Lab Engineer
Microsoft
07.2017 - 07.2019
BS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY