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About Me
Hello
I'm Noah & I am a
I specialize in bridging solar-powered systems and advanced network technologies, turning complex infrastructures into seamless, reliable solutions. My work involves maintaining and supporting entire networks built on innovative, patented technologies. With a military background in intelligence analytics, I bring a disciplined and adaptive approach to solving technical challenges. Outside of work, I’m a proud husband and father, enjoying time with my family, playing soccer, gaming, and exploring adventures with my kids.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network Support Technician
Buckeye Mountain | July 2024 - Current
Oversee hundreds of devices across dozens of solar-powered networks, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. My work involves monitoring energy input and output, factoring in weather conditions to optimize solar performance, and troubleshooting network issues. When remote solutions won’t cut it, I head onsite to inspect, repair, and maintain key nodes. I also contribute to complete network installations, blending technical knowledge with hands-on expertise to support reliable and innovative energy networks.
Cloud Engineer Intern
Allegiant Giving | July 2023 - January 2024
Embraced a game-changing remote Department of Defense Skillbridge internship via Allegiant Giving, delving headfirst into Cloud Engineering. In those almost 600 immersive hours, I was able to get a good grasp on the “cloud”. While fine-tuning my cloud computing skills, I also became adept at acing remote work, handling it flawlessly. This experience expanded my expertise in data analytics, security best practices, and database-driven applications, setting the stage for an exciting Cloud Engineering career.
Intelligence Data Analyst
NSA-Georgia | May 2022 - July 2023
Geeked out analyzing communication signals, diving deep into tech and data analysis. Used fancy software to pull and play with data. Crafted cool reports on Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) data, spotting signals and quirks. Made sure our databases were top-notch per DoD standards. Shared juicy insights to help the intel community and commanders make savvy decisions.
Analyst / Operator
NSA-Georgia | January 2019 - April 2022
Pivotal member of a team that bridged real time Air Force and NSA intel for the troops on the ground. Handled plenty of critical missions, reports, and thwarted enemy actions, safeguarding valuable aircraft and crew. Maintained synchronization for our deployed team with national support while sharing vital insights into enemy behavior. Additionally, I spearheaded top-tier training to keep our squad at peak readiness.
My skills
I specialize in architecting robust solutions within the dynamic realm of cloud computing,
with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a keen understanding of Networking best
practices. My skills are honed through a diverse background in military intelligence analytics,
and I leverage this experience to design tailored solutions based on unique requirements.
In addition to my proficiency in AWS, I possess a versatile understanding of Google Cloud Platform
(GCP), providing me with a comprehensive perspective on multiple cloud architectures and deployment strategies.
This breadth of knowledge allows me to approach challenges with flexibility and efficiency,
utilizing the strengths of both AWS and GCP seamlessly.
In-depth understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching.
Proficient in configuring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
Experience in designing and implementing secure network architectures, including VPNs and VLANs.
Skilled in monitoring and optimizing network performance and reliability.
Knowledgeable in network troubleshooting and incident response, ensuring minimal downtime.
AWS Expertise:
- Compute: EC2, ECS, Lambda
- Storage: S3, EBS
- Data: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, Kinesis, Athena, Glue, EMR
- Networking: Amazon VPC, Direct Connect, ELBs
- Security and Identity: AWS IAM, AWS KMS
Networking Skills:
- TCP/IP Fundamentals (addressing, subnetting, routing)
- LAN/WAN Technologies and Architectures
- DNS Configuration & DCHP Administration
- Network Monitoring (Wireshark)
- Wireless Network Setup and Security Protocols
WHAT MAKES ME QUALIFIED?
Education & Certifications
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BSc Cloud Computing
— Western Governors University
Expected 2025
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DevOps on AWS
— Specialization Certificate
Issued Jan, 2024
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect
— Associate
Issued Dec, 2023
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IBM Full Stack Software Developer
— Specialization Certificate
Issued Oct, 2023
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GCP Certified Cloud Engineer
— Associate
Issued Sep, 2023
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Google Data Analytics
— Specialization Certificate Issued Aug, 2023
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AAs Intelligence Studies and Technology
— Community College of the Air Force
Awarded Mar, 2023
Deliverables
Serverless Website
This project was a direct response to the Cloud Resume Challenge by Forrest Brazeal. The challenge calls for a dynamic portfolio website deployed on AWS, integrating various services and technologies:
- Website Development: A portfolio website was rapidly established using an HTML/CSS template. The focus was on functionality rather than design intricacies.
- S3 Integration: Amazon S3 served as the file storage solution for the website, ensuring accessibility and scalability with ease.
- Security Enhancement: Utilizing Amazon CloudFront for traffic routing and implementing HTTPS via AWS Certificate Manager fortified the website's security posture.
- Visitor Tracking: Implemented a JavaScript-based visitor counter, stored data in DynamoDB, and created an API-Lambda ecosystem for real-time updates.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Overcoming initial hesitancy, employed AWS SAM for defining infrastructure, minimizing manual console interactions, and enabling consistent deployment.
- Source Control & CI/CD: Leveraging separate GitHub repositories for frontend and backend allowed for streamlined version control. Continuous integration and deployment via GitHub actions automated testing and deployment processes.
Monolith to Modules w/ Terraform
This project aimed to restructure a monolithic Terraform configuration managing multiple environments into separate logical units, enhancing manageability and reducing complexity as the infrastructure scaled. It involved deploying a web application in two distinct AWS environments, transitioning from a monolith to independent configurations.
- Monolith Restructuring: Reorganized the monolithic Terraform configuration into separate files for better scalability and manageability.
- Dependency Challenges: Emphasized the risks of shared resources across environments and the need for separate states to mitigate dependencies.
- Directory-Based Separation: Segregated environments into directories, ensuring better control over configurations and reducing configuration drift.
- Deployment Validation: Conducted separate deployments for each environment, validating independent configurations and states.
CI/CD Backend w/ AWS
This project's ultimate goal was to deploy a fully functional trivia game application, leveraging devops best practices and AWS services like CloudFormation, S3, API Gateway, Lambda, CodeBuild and CodePipeline. Inspired by lessons learned from an AWS DevOps course.
- Foundation Building (Phase 1): AWS Cloud9 set the development stage, while CloudFormation templates provision essential resources like S3 buckets, API Gateways, and Lambda functions. A basic Node.js frontend interacts with the backend.
- Testing and Refinement (Phase 2): Unit and integration tests ensured code quality and functionality. Refactoring addresses bugs and improves performance and maintainability.
- Continuous Integration with CodeBuild (Phase 3): Automated build, test, and reporting for every code change with a CodeBuild pipeline streamlines the development process.
- Automation and Optimization with CodePipeline (Phase 4): A robust CodePipeline seamlessly integrates with CodeBuild for continuous delivery, keeping the application up-to-date with the latest code.
