Cidi Labs

May 2021 - Present

Salt Lake City, UT

• Migrated ClickOps workflows to AWS CloudFormation, significantly reducing manual effort and operational risks
• Led a comprehensive migration from AWS CloudFormation to AWS CDK, enabling rapid, repeatable, and automated infrastructure deployments
• Engineered multi-regional AWS stacks, meeting compliance with regional laws and improving system reliability
• Led the containerization of legacy applications using Docker and ECS, resulting in streamlined deployments and reduced operational costs
• Designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy to enhance release frequency and reliability
• Implemented policies and best practices to optimize infrastructure, enhancing security through advanced IAM policies and Systems Manager configurations
• Reduced AWS infrastructure expenses by analyzing usage patterns and implementing cost-efficient resource configurations
• Followed technical requirements to design and implement new features while efficiently resolving support tickets
• Led collaborative development efforts, fostering a team-oriented approach and implementing cloud best practices

iBoats

Sep 2019 - May 2021

Salt Lake City, UT

• Migrated forum platforms from vBulletin to Xenforo, enhancing user experience and reducing system vulnerabilities
• Developed internal React application, improving operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks
• Implemented AWS-based solutions, including ECS for containerized workloads and S3 for scalable storage, reducing hosting costs by 30%
• Acted as interim IT Administrator, resolving critical system issues and maintaining office infrastructure
• Optimized costs for AWS infrastructure by implementing cost-effective solutions and streamlining resource utilization
• Developed new features and resolved critical bugs to enhance functionality and ensure site reliability

Brigham Young University - Hawaii

May 2018 - Sep 2019

Laie, HI

• Managed a high-impact project transitioning 100+ websites from outdated Drupal servers to secure static sites
• Developed Python scripts to streamline updates for static sites using Git repositories
• Utilized Docker to containerize applications across various technologies, streamlining development environments
• Collaborated with faculty to identify issues and implement tailored solutions or bug fixes

Virtual Reality Developer

December 2016 - March 2018

Laie, HI

• Created Virtual Reality applications utilizing Unreal Engine 4 and HTC Vive
• Led development team implementing Agile methodologies tailored to team needs
• Designed and implemented systems based on product owner specifications
• Developed VR applications to enhance biology education concepts

Web & Design Specialist

February 2016 - December 2016

Laie, HI

• Built web pages and functionality using PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap
• Maintained LAMP stack infrastructure providing real-time updates and fixes
• Managed Drupal CMS, including maintenance, updates, and server administration
• Developed multiplatform mobile applications using PhoneGap and Intel XDK

Student Assignment Specialist

April 2015 - February 2016

Laie, HI

• Maintained department website using Drupal CMS
• Updated web pages using JavaScript and HTML/CSS
• Managed template and theme updates in Drupal
• Led migration from legacy website to new design