Cover Letter
“You build it, you run it” is my mantra. Expertise in Python and Golang allows me to build backend services or functions. Expertise with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and monitoring allows me to create automated deployment pipelines and quickly deliver software into production. Finally, applying DevOps and site reliability engineering practices ensure the entire process runs smoothly. I thrive on this feedback loop.
My experience has helped with developing the skills needed to increase velocity, reliability, and the scalability of products for my employers and clients. These skills enable me to turn business requirements into production software, lead teams, and work efficiently across the SDLC and infrastructure stack.
I’ve shared knowledge about this feedback loop throughout my career. I’ve trained team members and clients to follow the mantra through DevOps and site reliability engineering practices. I’ve written continuous delivery tutorials and other technical learning material, and have conducted multiple training courses to help prepare other engineers. In my view, one doesn’t fully comprehend a subject unless they can explain it to someone else. Writing and teaching solidified my own understanding and, more importantly, spread the knowledge and skills to others.
The industry labels my skills as “Backend Engineer”, “DevOps Engineer”, or “Site Reliability Engineer”. I don’t pigeon hole myself because I’m a mix. My skills allow me to pull the levers that generate the best business results whether that means building a datastore, deploying a micro service, removing toil, or automating deploys. That’s just all in a day’s work to me.
Through my consulting experience I’m also able to consume business-oriented goals and translate them into technical strategy. I keep my mind on the bigger picture and favor results over process. I’m confident I can drive business results and delight your customers with quality and reliable production software.
