Andrew E. Flowers
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DevOps Engineer DevOps Architect DevOps Administrator DevOps Tools Administrator
DevOps (Security+, CEH, and Splunk Core User) program trained United States Army veteran; acquired skills in identifying valuable benefits to the business and IT cyber security lifecycle, formulating principles for continuous integration, continuous delivery, testing, security, and The Three Ways. Gained expertise in improving workflows, communication, and feedback loops by following best practices, and driving automation by using deployment pipelines and DevOps toolchains. Capable of evaluating authentication, security, and access control for an organization based on various authentication factors, identification, and privilege assigned. Possess a solid understanding of various security controls and policies that need to be implemented for applications, mobile, operating system, virtual environments, cloud, and portable devices.
A proven leader with the ability to build client relationships, handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and has extensive experience with developing long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones. Equipped with tuning and configuration of Enterprise Splunk and Splunk App for Enterprise Security and developing and building content and correlations in Splunk. Created security use cases in Splunk as well as deployed and maintained Splunk dashboards, visualization, and alerts. Efficient in building Splunk reports, and developing dashboards with visual metrics for stakeholders. Capable of performing real-time cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlating actionable security events, performing network traffic analysis using raw packet data, and managing the incident response process. Completed various NCTI courses.
KNOWLEDGE FORTE
DevOps Automation Stakeholder Management DevOps Transformation IT lifecycle Security Configuration Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Deployment Pipelines DevOps Toolchains Test Strategy Planning and Implementation Product Delivery Cloud DevOps Engineering Risk Evaluation DevOps Architecting DevOps Administration DevOps Tools Administration DevOps Consulting Process Improvements Change Management Incident Management, Audit, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Controls Data Handling Data Normalization Log Ingestion and Analysis Requirements Gathering Prototyping Architecture Triaging Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Skills 3DS Max Unreal Engine 4 MS Office Strategic Planning Inventory Control Autodesk ToonBoom StoryBoard Pro HSD, Video, and VOIP services MOCA WoW! Plant, including fiber and headend operations
IT COURSES
DevOps Career Pathway Program, Pursuing:
oCompTIA Security+;
oCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH);
oSplunk Core User.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WIDE OPEN WEST, COLUMBUS, OHIO JAN 2017 – PRESENT
Broadband Technician
Managing the installation, application, and repair of internet or telecommunication systems.
Assisting in customer support, and routing the appropriate wires throughout the building when necessary.
Increasing a company's productivity by teaching new skills and knowledge to employees as Company Certified Trainer.
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Using seminars, lectures, and team exercises to update employees on company goals and procedures.
Independently installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PC hardware/software as well as resolving the majority of user and system problems as a System Technician.
CHARTER SPECTRUM, FORT WORTH, TEXAS NOV 2015 – JUL 2016
Broadband Technician
Worked outdoors to install phone lines or broadband access cables either underground or suspended on power lines.
Performed technical installations or repair tasks in groups to achieve better efficiency and stay on schedule.
Gained an understanding of Broadband Information technologies, networking, and associated technology.
WIDE OPEN WEST, COLUMBUS, OHIO JUL 2014 – OCT 2015
Broadband Technician
Demonstrated and explained the use of equipment to consumers.
Kept records of installations, repairs, and maintenance.
Improved performance by adjusting or calibrating equipment settings.
Replaced or repaired malfunctioning, damaged, or faulty equipment.
Serviced and inspected phone jacks, wiring, and equipment.
PAST EXPERIENCE
NORM FLOWERS LANDSCAPING, COLUMBUS, OHIO 2001 – 2013
Lawn Care Supervisor
US ARMY, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 2006 – 2013
Supervisor
EDUCATION
Associates of Applied Science in Computer Sciences, Pursuing.
MILITARY AWARDS
Iraq Campaign Medal W/Two Campaign Stars
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
References Available on request