Professional Summary
Senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer with over seven years of direct experience building, automating, and managing cloud infrastructure for large enterprises and healthcare organizations. Skilled in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and M365, I specialize in deploying secure environments, automating CI/CD pipelines, and managing Infrastructure as Code with tools like Terraform, ARM, and Bicep. My strengths include streamlining operations, maintaining high standards for security and compliance, integrating hybrid identity solutions, and designing for reliability and disaster recovery. I bring a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex infrastructure and automation challenges, consistently delivering efficient and resilient systems.
Experience
Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer
Lightstream – Cloud & Connectivity Solutions | Denver, CO | Apr 2020 – Dec 2025
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Led enterprise cloud engagements architecting secure, scalable Azure/AWS environments, supporting critical business operations for Fortune 500 clients and regulated healthcare organizations.
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Early adopter of Azure Cognitive Services and AI Foundry, designing intelligent solutions with private endpoints and tailored network/security controls for compliant AI integration.
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Automated CI/CD pipelines, cloud orchestration, and infrastructure provisioning using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and PowerShell, improving deployment velocity and reliability.
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Engineered resilient hybrid identity frameworks and seamless on-prem/cloud integration using Azure AD, SSO, and automation scripting.
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Conducted cloud and security best-practice assessments; delivered actionable recommendations for risk mitigation, compliance, and operational maturity.
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Designed robust monitoring/alerting and governance frameworks for cost optimization and business continuity.
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Advised cross-functional teams on DevOps strategies; translated technical concepts for stakeholders to drive process improvement and rapid delivery.
DevOps Engineer / SQL Developer
Access Business Technologies | Folsom, CA | Jan 2019 – Apr 2020
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Built and deployed automated, cloud-native financial solutions using Azure, SQL Server, Logic Apps, Power Apps, and Microsoft Graph API for national mortgage clients.
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Designed and maintained CI/CD processes for SaaS and infrastructure deployments; standardized release management using Infrastructure as Code and automation scripting.
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Modernized on-prem server environments via cloud migration, improving security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
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Led requirements analysis with business stakeholders, enabling collaborative project delivery and reduced timelines.
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Managed and optimized Azure CSP services, driving reliable operations and cloud cost savings.
Web Developer
Wolf Den Development | Auburn, CA | May 2018 – Jan 2019
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Automated deployment and scaling of web applications with CI/CD practices and cloud infrastructure.
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Refactored legacy web platforms for performance, security, and modern UI/UX; enhanced server configurations and delivered consultative technical support.
Environmental Services Manager (Promoted from Supervisor)
UC San Diego Health | La Jolla, CA | Apr 2012 – May 2018
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Advanced from Supervisor to Manager; demonstrated technical initiative and operational excellence in a large healthcare environment.
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Modernized department file management and internal software systems using Microsoft cloud solutions, reducing file redundancy and improving productivity.
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Developed data analysis and reporting with Crystal Reports; served as SharePoint Administrator optimizing secure document repositories and workflows.
Education
Udacity (Online)
Nanodegree, Full Stack Web Development, 2018
Nanodegree, Intro to Programming, 2017
Arapahoe Community College
Coursework toward Associate’s in Architecture, 1999–2001
