It Specialist Application Development

Dwight Wilson Jr

*** ******** ****, ******* ****, Virginia, United States

757-***-**** ******.******.**@*****.***

Professional Summary

Results-driven IT Specialist with 9+ years of experience in system analysis, cloud automation, and enterprise application development. Proficient in designing and deploying secure, scalable solutions using AWS, Terraform, Power Platform, and SharePoint. Adept at scripting, infrastructure as code (IaC), and workflow automation to support modern DevOps practices. Actively transitioning into a cloud and application development role. Secret Clearance holder with Security+ certification.

Education

B.S. Information Technology

Norfolk State University – Norfolk, Virginia

Relevant Coursework

Software Engineering, Database Implementation, Project Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, UNIX & C Programming, Internet Programming, Web Server Admin

Technical Skills

Languages & Scripting: PowerShell, Python (basic), JavaScript (basic), HTML/CSS, JSON

Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM), Terraform, CI/CD basics, Git

Platforms: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), SharePoint Online, ServiceNow

Tools & Technologies: Visual Studio Code, GitHub, REST APIs, Postman, Microsoft Graph API

Database: SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Oracle (basic querying)

Development Practices: Agile, IaC, test automation, API integration, version control

Certifications & Clearances

CompTIA Security+ (Sec+ 501)

ACAS Training Course

Active Secret Security Clearance

Professional Experience

IT Specialist Norfolk Naval Shipyard, VA Oct 2022 – Present

Designed and implemented user-friendly SharePoint sites with custom branding, responsive layouts, and feedback tools.

Developed Power Automate workflows for IT onboarding, approval chains, and access provisioning, saving hundreds of staff hours annually.

Created AWS Lambda functions for automated data processing and event-based triggers tied to S3 and API Gateway.

Wrote Terraform modules to manage AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda) in staging environments.

Integrated Microsoft Graph API for advanced SharePoint customization and user data automation.

Collaborated with cybersecurity teams to ensure IAM roles and permissions followed Zero Trust principles.

Participated in Agile sprint planning, backlog grooming, and UAT to align development work with mission objectives.

Implemented identity-based access controls using AWS IAM policies aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Support the efforts of engineers in other domains with infrastructural provisioning, access control, and configuration changes

Perform operational work and small changes with assistance and direction from others on the infrastructure team

Apply the principles of software engineering and engineering best practices to system operations and administration tasks

Systems Engineer (Apex Systems) Langley Air Force Base, VA Aug 2022 – Oct 2022

•Led system design, modeling, and integration for mission-critical infrastructure.

•Engineered solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and security.

•Evaluated cloud strategies to improve scalability.

•Implemented and optimized CI/CD pipelines.

System Administrator (Applied Insight) Langley Air Force Base, VA Feb 2021 – July 2022

Conduct systems engineering, software testing, and network analysis to support integration, upgrades, and daily operations of Air Force IT infrastructure.

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple testing levels (unit, integration, system, validation, operational), ensuring systems meet mission requirements.

Plan and execute software patch deployments using SCCM/MECM; validate results in both test and production environments, and report readiness for AF operations.

Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, perform functional testing, and recommend improvements to enhance network performance and reliability.

Coordinate quarterly maintenance and updates through the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process, aligning tasks with enterprise priorities.

Develop and maintain SOPs, test plans, checklists, and best practices to standardize patch management and ensure configuration compliance.

Database Specialist (Woolpert) Langley Air Force Base, VA Jan 2019 – Feb 2021

Developed queries and reporting dashboards for GIS and engineering data using Oracle

Worked with developers to ensure backend support for custom ERP tools and integration with website portals.

Work with Site Reliability Engineers on projects and contribute to project planning

Created automated scripts to support weekly data syncs and audits across departments.

Collaborated with stakeholders to improve report design, focusing on visual clarity and usability.

Documented data models and workflow diagrams to support business intelligence use cases.

Conducted QA testing on data pipelines to ensure accuracy and performance.

Information Assurance Analyst (Aermor) Naval Network Warfare Command, VA May 2018 – Jan 2019

Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments, ensuring DoD compliance and reducing vulnerabilities

Developed and maintained security documentation, including PO&Ms

Designed security architectures to enhance system resilience against evolving threats

Documented technical risk reports with remediation steps and timelines.

Worked with engineering and system owners to balance security and functionality in deployment plans.

PC Technician Norfolk State University Mar 2016 – May 2018

Provided hands-on technical support for student labs, faculty devices, and classroom technology.

Created and maintained internal SharePoint support site with simplified navigation and updated FAQs.

Contributed to inventory tracking system using Access and Excel macros for real-time asset management.

Trained new technicians and staff on best practices for ticket handling and documentation.

Created user-facing documentation with annotated visuals to reduce IT support requests.

Supported university events with AV setup and on-site troubleshooting.

Additional Activities

Assistant Keeper of Records (Secretary), Portsmouth-Suffolk Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Member, Association for Computing and Machinery (ACM), Norfolk State University

References

Available upon request.

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