Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages
Volunteer
Timeline
Generic

Waylon Lao

Summary

Cloud Operations Engineer with extensive experience in AWS and DevOps. Proven ability to automate deployment processes, enhance system performance, and drive innovation through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Python and software development best practices, with a strong focus on operational reliability and scalable solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cloud Operations Engineer II

PowerSchool
Suwanee, United States
04.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented automation strategies for deployment, monitoring, and incident response to streamline cloud operations.
  • Collaborated with engineering and security teams to enforce cloud security policies, manage risks, and ensure high availability.
  • Analyzed system performance metrics and initiated improvements to enhance operational reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Conducted advanced performance testing and benchmarking to identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring optimal cloud performance.

Cloud Operations Engineer I

PowerSchool
Suwanee, United States
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring the stability and availability of services.
  • Supported the automation of deployment pipelines and monitoring tools to improve operational efficiency.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to address incidents, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance.
  • Contributed to maintaining cloud security best practices and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Software Engineer

PowerSchool
Suwanee, United States
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Engineered key application features using Java and Python, enhancing the functionality of mission-critical education platforms.
  • Collaborated in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure secure and maintainable software releases.

Junior Data Analyst

HKP3
11.2016 - 07.2019
  • Effectively utilized HTML/CSS to create templates for email marketing.
  • Built and managed WordPress sites used for email marketing.
  • Managed a small database and created dashboards to present data in a meaningful way.

Education

Information Technology

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Skills

  • DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Monitoring and alerting
  • Software development
  • Python

Languages

Mandarin, Native or Bilingual

Volunteer

• Volunteer weekly at Boy With A Ball (BWAB) Love Your City program

• Lead volunteer questions and icebreakers during group time

• Led a small group of at-risk-boys in activities with positive development

• Mentor three young people into identifying and advancing towards their desired career pathways through the Pipeline program

• Helped cut costs/expenditures and create a dashboard to help track goals and and progress in the communities

Timeline

Cloud Operations Engineer II

PowerSchool
04.2023 - Current

Cloud Operations Engineer I

PowerSchool
08.2021 - 04.2023

Software Engineer

PowerSchool
07.2019 - 08.2021

Junior Data Analyst

HKP3
11.2016 - 07.2019

Information Technology

Georgia Gwinnett College