Cloud & Automation
Azure DevOps pipelines, Bicep/ARM, IaC, cost control, landing zone governance.
Snapshot
Focused on automation, governance, and resilient delivery
Versatile DevOps engineer with 11+ years bridging development and IT operations. I’m dedicated to simplifying releases, reducing audit friction, and aligning infrastructure strategy with business priorities.
- Azure-first pipelines, policy, and monitoring
- SOC 2 Type 2 readiness and evidence automation
- Hybrid experience across Azure, VMware, and Microsoft 365
Core strengths
Where I deliver the most impact
Observability
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, proactive alerting workflows.
Security & Compliance
Policy enforcement, MFA, vulnerability remediation, audit-ready documentation.
Systems Engineering
VMware ESXi & Horizon, Windows Server, Linux, PowerShell, KACE automation.
Experience
Progressive roles supporting secure, scalable delivery
DevOps Engineer — AllyGPO
Aug 2024 – Present
- Built multi-stage Azure DevOps pipelines, cutting release issues by 35%.
- Automated Azure policy guardrails aligned to SOC 2 standards.
- Orchestrated monitoring with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Logic Apps.
Technical Support Engineer — AllyGPO
May 2023 – Aug 2024
- Resolved high-impact incidents and tuned Azure environments for reliability.
- Cleared access blockers for product teams to accelerate delivery.
- Strengthened authentication with Azure AD and Microsoft 365 MFA.
Infrastructure Analyst II — Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Oct 2016 – May 2023
- Maintained VMware Horizon and vCenter with 99.9% uptime.
- Led helpdesk optimization to trim ticket resolution time by 25%.
- Delivered key projects: Azure MFA rollout, KACE automation, simulation labs.
Earlier Career — Florida Department of Health, Doctors Memorial Hospital
2012 – 2016
- Provided enterprise desktop support and lifecycle management.
- Managed Active Directory, secure backups, and SharePoint knowledge bases.
- Enabled clinical and public health teams through responsive IT service.
Highlights
Recent work and notable wins
Azure DevOps for Streamlit Apps
Established repeatable CI/CD with approvals and automated rollback to stabilize Python releases.
Policy Enforcement at Scale
Scripted Azure Policy assignments and reporting to keep workloads compliant by default.
End-to-End Observability
Connected telemetry across Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerts to accelerate incident response.
SOC 2 Evidence Automation
Reduced audit preparation time by automating evidence collection and remediation tracking.
Education & Certifications
Grounded in technical rigor and continual growth
B.S. Information Technology
Western Governors University · 2016 – 2019
Network Support Services
Washington-Holmes Technical Center · 2012 – 2013
A.A. Business Management
Chipola College · 2010 – 2012
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- VMware Data Center Virtualization (2022)
- CompTIA Linux+
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)