👨🏻‍💻 Steven K.

Software Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United States17 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in technology.
Expertise in cloud-native applications and DevOps.
Proven track record in enhancing system reliability.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on DevOps and Systems Engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud-native ApplicationsDevopsSystems EngineeringReliability EngineeringCloud ComputingSystem AdministrationInformation SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware Development

Other Skills

LinuxScriptingGitPrometheus.ioAmazon S3Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)NetworkingContainerizationAmazon Web Services (AWS)GitOpsMicroservicesPython (Programming Language)Linux System AdministrationGo (Programming Language)Kubernetes

About

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 As a Military Veteran with over a decade of experience, I have honed my skills in technology and developed a passion for bringing innovative ideas to life with scalable and production-ready capabilities. As a self-taught technology hobbyist, I am constantly exploring cutting-edge hardware and software stacks, always striving to stay ahead of the curve.

Experience

17 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

General dynamics information technology

2 roles

Software Developer SME

Jun 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Chicago, IL · Remote

Special Projects Architect

LinuxScriptingDevOpsInformation SecuritySystem AdministrationCloud-Native Applications+20

Software Engineer Advisor

Dec 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Springfield, VA · Hybrid

Designed system architectures for large-scale automated information systems to meet present and future cross-functional requirements.
Evaluated system alternatives and assessed risks and costs to ensure optimal system performance.
Supported the development of enterprise architectures at General Dynamics Information Technology in Springfield, VA.

LinuxScriptingDevOpsSystem AdministrationCloud-Native ApplicationsSaltStack+21

Cloudflare

Systems Reliability Engineer

Jun 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs · Chicago, Illinois · Remote

Participated in an on-call rotation and provided prompt response to production incidents.
Identified single points of failure and improved deployment to enhance reliability.
Developed software solutions to automate organizational tasks.

LinuxScriptingDevOpsSystem AdministrationRedisCloud-Native Applications+24

Blackspoke

Software Engineer

Mar 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Springfield, VA · Hybrid

Architected, built, and maintained cloud infrastructure to support team and customer initiatives.
Managed server monitoring systems, responded to alerts, and communicated issues internally.
Optimized cost and instance size, enforced security best practices, and collaborated with A&A teams for system security.

LinuxScriptingDevOpsSystem AdministrationGitCloud Computing+14

Booz allen hamilton

Lead Technologist

Aug 2017 – Mar 2018 · 7 mos · Annapolis Junction, MD · Hybrid

Managed multi-user computer systems, coordinated with network engineers for smooth operations.
Developed advanced concepts and standards, solved complex problems with creativity and innovation.
Analyzed policies for computing resource allocation and made hardware/software purchase recommendations.

LinuxScriptingDevOpsSystem AdministrationSaltStackGit+10

Amazon web services (aws)

Security Engineer

Oct 2016 – Aug 2017 · 10 mos · Herndon, VA · Hybrid

Triaged and responded to security issues, implementing scalable mitigations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop pragmatic security solutions.
Conducted deep data analysis to drive consistent system improvements.

LinuxScriptingInformation SecuritySystem AdministrationGitCloud Computing+7