Career Profile
Every day presents new challenges. I use creative problem solving skills, analysis, and critical
thinking daily. While able to support or lead a team, I can focus and work independently.
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Experience
SRE & DevOps Engineer
Washington State University, VCEA
2019-Present
Manage a variety of Linux systems, high-speed networks, critical data storage, and
infrastructure security in a bleeding edge research environment. Design, develop, and maintain
simple solutions to complex problems.
Technologies Used: Jira, Git, Bash, Python, Ansible, Grafana, Rsyslog, pfSense, Wireshark
HPC Systems Engineer
Washington State University, VCEA
2015-Present
Improve security protocols, practices, and policies. Re-Architect, support, grow, and manage
the college heterogeneous HPC. Fully rebuild and migrate 500+ TB storage.
Technologies Used: Bash, Git, Python, Go, Puppet, RTFM, LaTex
Computer Administrator
Washington State University, Admin Services
2010-2015
Lead multiple departments' technical support. Scripted database backups & manage core services.
Develop technical training program for RTA program members. Create application to monitor and
report on ResNet for 18 months.
Technologies Used: Powershell, IIS, Javascript, Symantec Ghost, Deep Freeze
Projects
Distributed Fail2Ban
- The internet is a dangerous place. Our servers are our precious resources to protect.
Ask me about it.
Exposing NUMA to FreeBSD
- Lead WSU senior design team of four to research and expose NUMA functionality in FreeBSD.
Volunteering
Member
Cougs in Space, Clearwater FlyCasters
2019-present
Staff Advisor
Linux Users' Group, Amature Radio Club
2015-2019