Sep 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr · Remote

• ✰ Mastered cutting-edge DevOps and DevSecOps tools such as Zarf, Big Bang, Pepr, and Kubernetes during a 6-week "Sparkle Academy" program.
• ✰ Led cloud infrastructure deployment documentation for UDS, making technical content accessible for all levels of users.
• ✰ Authored technical content, including internal and public-facing blogs, significantly improving the team's understanding of FedRamp compliance, CVE, ATO, and OWASP.
• ✰ Collaborated with marketing and product teams to create LinkedIn posts that increased engagement and visibility

Dec 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr · Virginia, United States · Remote

• As a Career & Development Coach, I work with aspiring tech professionals from around the world, helping them navigate their career journeys and land their dream roles in the tech industry. I’m passionate about blending technical mentorship with career coaching, ensuring students build both the skills and confidence to succeed.
• Key Responsibilities:
• ꩜ Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions on career development strategies, technical interviewing techniques, and personal branding.
• ꩜ Lead weekly check-ins to track progress, provide support, and help students overcome any roadblocks.
• ꩜ Foster a positive, inclusive community where students feel motivated and supported in their learning journeys.
• ꩜ Encourage students to set and achieve ambitious goals, providing them with actionable strategies and guidance.
• ꩜ Promote a growth mindset, helping students turn challenges into opportunities for development.
• I love seeing my students succeed and believe in celebrating every win—big or small—along the way.
• Together, we’re building a community that values perseverance, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Oct 2022 – Sep 2023 · 11 mos

• In this role, I supported and optimized our cloud infrastructure by automating workflows and enhancing system reliability using a variety of DevOps tools and practices. My work focused on maintaining infrastructure as code, deploying containerized applications, and streamlining CI/CD processes to reduce deployment times and minimize errors.
• Key Contributions:
• ☁︎ Optimized DevOps tools like Elastic Stack (ELK), Atlantis, and Base64 to support seamless monitoring and configuration management.
• ☁︎ Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Canary Deployments, reducing deployment times and increasing reliability.
• ☁︎ Used Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud configurations, improving infrastructure consistency and reducing manual errors.
• ☁︎ Leveraged Docker for containerization to create reproducible and scalable environments, ensuring smooth deployment processes.
• ☁︎ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain code versions using GitHub, supporting team efficiency and workflow management.
• ☁︎ Managed AWS cloud resources for scalability and security, optimizing the cloud environment for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• ☁︎ Employed Bash and Python scripting to automate operational tasks, improving overall system efficiency and reducing manual workload.
• Through these projects, I focused on creating stable, scalable, and secure cloud environments while continuously refining deployment processes. My work allowed our engineering teams to operate more efficiently and deliver faster results.

Feb 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

• During this intensive 24-week cloud technology program, I built a strong foundation in DevOps and cloud development, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of tools and technologies. The program was designed to bridge the gap between foundational learning and practical, real-world applications, allowing me to develop key technical skills while working on real-world projects.
• Key Highlights:
• 𖤓 Applied DevOps practices like Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) to streamline development workflows and automate deployments.
• 𖤓 Developed proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and AWS CloudFormation, by building cloud infrastructure from the ground up.
• 𖤓 Gained experience with tools like Apache, MySQL, Git, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform, implementing infrastructure as code and container orchestration.
• 𖤓 Created a series of technical projects that involved Python and Shell Scripting, helping me solidify automation skills.
• 𖤓 Benefited from mentorship by industry professionals, gaining insights into best practices and emerging trends in cloud and DevOps.
• Throughout the program, I combined theoretical knowledge with practical application, allowing me to develop a well-rounded understanding of cloud technology and DevOps principles.
• My portfolio showcases the breadth of my learning and the projects I’ve completed: https://medium.com/@kinseymatthews