Professional Summary
Results-oriented Cloud Engineer and Security professional with 10 years of experience building and fortifying robust cloud infrastructures on AWS and Azure platforms. Holding AWS Solutions Architect - Associate and Azure Security Engineer certifications , I leverage expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and advanced security practices to design, deploy, and manage highly available and compliant cloud environments. Dedicated to continuous learning, currently pursuing a Cybersecurity degree to further specialize in advanced cloud security and AI applications.
Professional Experience
System Administrator/ Network Engineer (St. Mary’s Home Non-Profit)
St. Mary’s Home For Disabled Children, Norfolk, VA | 2022–Present
- Strengthened network security by implementing SonicWall NSM for centralized threat management.
- Enhanced endpoint protection with SOPHOS, ensuring real-time threat detection for 300+ PCs.
- Conducted regular system audits to maintain compliance with organizational policies and standards.
- Monitored network traffic with Wireshark to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- Managed IAM solutions with Microsoft Azure to safeguard sensitive data and user access.
System Administrator (NBC Universal)
NBC Universal, Los Angeles, CA | 2019–2021
- Deployed advanced security measures using Azure Security Center and AWS Security Hub.
- Managed incident response processes, addressing system outages and security breaches promptly.
- Implemented VPNs and VLANs to secure hybrid cloud environments.
- Conducted vulnerability scans and applied remediation strategies to reduce risk exposure.
IT Specialist (US Navy)
USS Abraham Lincoln, Norfolk, VA | 2015–2019
- Supervised secure message traffic systems, ensuring the integrity of classified communication.
- Implemented SOPs to enhance the security of naval message dissemination systems.
- Managed NIPR and SIPR accounts, ensuring compliance with military security standards.
- Oversaw the transportation and destruction of top-secret documents for the command.