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DevOps Engineer & Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Engineer specializing in web development, database optimization, and cloud infrastructure

AWSDockerKubernetesReact • Node.jsCI/CD

About Me

I'm a Full Stack Engineer with over 15 years of experience building scalable web applications, optimizing database performance, and implementing DevOps workflows. I specialize in cloud infrastructure, containerization, and modern web development. When I'm not coding, I create technical documentation and tutorials to help others learn DevOps and full-stack development.

Work Highlights

Software Engineer

Jul 2018 - Present

Itential

Network automation company providing solutions for enterprise IT infrastructure management. Career progression through multiple roles from Network Automation Engineer to current Software Engineer role.

  • Developed automation solutions for network infrastructure
  • Designed custom React, Angular, and AngularJS applications for customers
  • Built CI/CD pipelines, managed UAT environments, and automated release processes
  • Full-stack development on the Itential Automation Platform (IAP/P6) product
ReactAngularNode.jsCI/CDDevOpsNetwork Automation

Software Engineer

Mar 2012 - Jul 2018

ClearCorrect

Led full-stack development of responsive web applications with 3D model visualization, managed SQL Server databases, and implemented JIRA workflows for the development team.

  • Built responsive 3D model viewer with jQuery and HTML5
  • Created reporting database to improve production performance
  • Integrated Zendesk Help Desk with ASP.NET applications
ASP.NETC#JavaScriptSQL ServerJIRA

Senior Consultant

Dec 2010 - Jan 2012

Quorum Business Solutions

Led support team for enterprise software solutions, mentored junior developers, and worked directly with clients to deliver custom C++ enhancements.

  • Led team solving client application issues with 100% satisfaction
  • Trained junior consultants on application architecture
  • Worked with Project Architect on new feature development
C++SQLTIPSTeam Leadership

Featured Projects

A selection of my development work and technical demonstrations

GitLab CI/CD Pipeline

Production-ready CI/CD pipeline demonstrating automated build, test, and deployment workflows using GitLab. Features Docker containers, intelligent caching strategies, artifact management, code coverage reporting, and automated GitLab Pages deployment.

GitLab CI/CDDockerNode.jsJestDevOpsAutomationYAML

Packer Demos

Demonstrations and examples of using HashiCorp Packer for creating machine images across multiple platforms. Includes examples for AWS, Azure, VMware, and more with best practices for image building and CI/CD integration.

PackerHCLInfrastructure as CodeAutomationDevOps

Java Design Patterns

Java implementations of the classic GoF design patterns with working examples and explanations, based on Head First Design Patterns. Covers behavioral, structural, creational, and compound patterns.

JavaOOPDesign PatternsGoFSoftware Architecture

Claude Code Commands

A collection of productivity-focused slash commands for the Claude Code VS Code extension. Streamlines common development tasks like standup updates, PR descriptions, commit messages, branch naming, emails, action items, and GitHub PR creation.

ShellClaude CodeGitHub CLIDeveloper ToolingAutomation

Mermaid Demos

Collection of Mermaid diagram examples showcasing different chart types and visualization techniques. Includes flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, class diagrams, state diagrams, and entity relationship diagrams.

MermaidMarkdownJavaScriptDocumentationVisualization

Education

Texas A&M

2006 - 2008

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Activities and Societies:

Association of Information Technology Professionals, Japan Club, TAMU Linux Users Group, Texas A&M University Kendo Kyokai, Texas A&M Iaido Kyokai

Blinn College

2004 - 2006

Associate in Science, Business

GPA: 3.7 GPA

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Honors:
  • Dean's List
  • President's Scholar
Activities and Societies:

Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Psi, Band

Resume & Skills

Download my complete resume or view my technical skills below

Languages & Frameworks

  • JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Java
  • VB.NET
  • ASP.NET
  • HTML5, CSS3
  • Node.js
  • React, Angular, AngularJS

Frontend Development

  • jQuery, Bootstrap
  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • React, AngularJS & Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Responsive Design

Backend & Databases

  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL & T-SQL
  • MongoDB
  • Database Design
  • Query Optimization
  • NodeJS
  • Express.js
  • Spring Boot

DevOps & Tools

  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • Ansible, Vagrant
  • Jenkins, GitLab CI
  • Git & GitHub
  • Linux Administration

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • ArgoCD
  • Terraform
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Monitoring & Logging

Professional Skills

  • Software Development
  • Business Analysis
  • Testing & QA
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Technical Documentation
  • Team Leadership