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ANGEL CHAIDEZ

Profile:LinkedIn GitHub: GitHub.com DevOps portfolio: Medium.com ad0ydu@r.postjobfree.com DEVOPS ENGINEER

AWS Certified Developer Associate, leveraging my retail management experience to transition into a DevOps career. My training in cloud development, infrastructure formation, and cloud computing, combined with practical experience in automation tools, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and shell scripting, makes me a versatile candidate. I am particularly skilled at managing installations and executing CI/CD with Terraform Cloud.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• DevOps Cloud Platforms & Services: AWS (EC2, VPC, DynamoDB, S3, Code Pipeline, CI/CD, SQS, Lambda, CloudFormation, ELB, RDS, API Gateway, VPC, Autoscaling), Linux OS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

• Tools & Technologies: Terraform HCL, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Shell Scripting, Apache, Nginx

• Programming Languages: Python, Linux, Terraform, Java, C++, C, YAML, JSON DEVOPS EXPERIENCE

Level Up in Tech Remote Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

DevOps Engineer

Building a Two-Tier Architecture on AWS: Deploying Apache Web Servers and MySQL Database

Terraform-Powered AWS Architecture: Designed robust two-tiered architecture on AWS utilizing Terraform, featuring Apache web servers hosted on public subnets and a MySQL database in a secure private subnet.

Scalable Web App with Comprehensive Security: Demonstrated proficiency in creating scalable and secure web applications by optimizing performance and data protection through frontend-backend separation. Implemented extensive security measures and access controls while ensuring public access to the app and safeguarding sensitive data. Terraform Tutorial: Automation for Secure Jenkins Deployment on AWS EC2 with S3 Artifact Storage

Efficient AWS Infrastructure Orchestration: Utilized Terraform to seamlessly set up AWS cloud infrastructure, adopting S3 as the remote backend for version-controlled Terraform state management, fostering collaboration efficiency.

Scalable and Secure EC2 Environment: Engineered an EC2 launch configuration with custom user data for Apache web server deployment. Integrated a security group to regulate internet traffic and connect it with Auto Scaling instances, ensuring both secure access and scalability across dual VPC subnets.

Running Docker Swarm on EC2 Using Docker Stack: Deploying and Orchestrating Containers at Scale

Efficient Container Orchestration: Established Docker Swarm through Docker stack files to deploy and manage containers at scale. Leveraged Lambda Python scripts for automated EC2 instance deployment and termination, incorporating appropriate tags.

Robust Swarm Configuration and Monitoring: Orchestrated Docker Swarm with a manager node and three worker nodes for high availability. Defined Docker services for worker nodes, specifying 2

replicas. Employed Docker Visualizer to enhance visibility, monitoring, and visualization of the Swarm workload via a browser using public IP and port 8080. How to create a Kubernetes Deployment and Scale Automation

Effective Kubernetes Implementation: Led Kubernetes adoption to streamline application deployment and scaling, harnessing Kubernetes features like deployments, replicasets, and autoscaling for efficient and scalable application management.

Dual Deployment and Troubleshooting Mastery: Orchestrated two NGINX image deployments, each with two pods and custom index.html pages through configmaps. Configured a single service for both deployments, enabling unified access. Validated deployments with curl, resolving configmap and naming conflicts using kubectl commands for debugging and configuration adjustments. DevOps Projects

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Host Your Resume on an S3 Bucket Static Site

Managed AWS S3 infrastructure with Terraform, configuring a secure S3 bucket for website hosting, enforcing public-read ACL permissions, and ensuring proper access control with an ownership control rule.

Implemented a delay mechanism to manage resource dependencies and added a policy to enable public read access to the S3 bucket for authorized users.

Docker Swarm for Beginners: How to Create a Powerful Cluster on AWS EC2

Created and managed a Docker swarm on AWS EC2 instances, featuring a manager and three worker nodes for container orchestration.

Established Docker services with specific replica configurations, including Redis, Apache, and PostgreSQL, while optimizing resource utilization using a single EC2 instance template for simplicity. Lambda Python (boto3) to query, delete, and add items to a DynamoDB table through an REST API Gateway

Designed and implemented a serverless AWS Lambda function in Python using the boto3 library, enabling real-time interactions with a DynamoDB table. Developed RESTful APIs using API Gateway to allow external access, and implemented functionalities for querying, deleting, and adding items to the DynamoDB table, contributing to streamlined data management and retrieval.

Developed a Python script leveraging the boto3 library to interact with DynamoDB, a NoSQL database service on AWS, covering table creation, item addition, querying, scanning, item deletion, and table deletion. EXPERIENCE

AG Jeans, Las Vegas, NV Oct 2014 - Current

General Manager

• Streamlined Business Operations through Advanced Excel Solutions: Spearheaded the creation and upkeep of dynamic VBA Excel workbooks across 19 stores, revolutionizing payroll, bonus processing, business ledgers, schedules, and sales performance analysis. Engineered comprehensive reporting systems that optimized inventory tracking and business insights, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

• Innovative Automation and IT Management Leadership: Pioneered VBA Macro enabled Excel solutions, automating end-of-day closing emails via Outlook and enabling seamless communication. Developed and deployed a Microsoft Office application that facilitated mass client communication via a centralized customer database. Additionally, assumed responsibility for IT 3

maintenance, installing POS systems, enhancing security, and maintaining network integrity through the utilization of Twig (PHP engine). Conducted comprehensive onboarding for new store managers, encompassing training and development encompassing company protocols and Excel workbook applications. AllSaints Spitafields Nov 2013 - Sep 2014

Assistant Store Manager

• Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence: Orchestrated comprehensive talent management encompassing wage scale oversight, payroll administration, and talent development by designing and implementing store-wide training initiatives. Achieved meticulous scheduling to meet stringent deadlines while ensuring optimal staffing levels. Successfully enhanced store merchandising to achieve an impressive 60% sell-through rate, driving profitability. Introduced the "F.L.O.A.S." manager training program, elevating top talent and optimizing succession planning. Achieved unprecedented milestones, including a record-breaking Q4 performance and a remarkable 6-month improvement in customer retention from 4% to 10%.

• Efficient Operations and Resource Optimization:

Engineered operational efficiency by strategically leading a $5.3 million store, meticulously assembling a dynamic operations team, and achieving a notable 30% reduction in payroll expenses. Demonstrated strong sales management acumen by implementing targeted sales strategies that resulted in significant revenue growth. Established a structured training regimen, conducting regular workshops and conference calls to further develop the "F.L.O.A.S." team, while maintaining a laser focus on performance metrics and driving continuous improvement.

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Developer Associate Amazon Web Services

Terraform Associate HashiCorp

Linux Essentials Linux Professional Institute

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of the People, Pasadena, CA, GPA: 3.35