About Me

Experienced cloud computing professional with a BS in Cloud Computing from Western Governors University and 7+ years of experience in educational technology. Proficient in designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using RESTful APIs, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, programming, and automation.

8+

Certifications

7+

Years Experience

Multiple

Cloud Platforms

Featured Projects

Full-stack cloud applications with modern DevOps practices

Vibesheets

A cloud-based timesheet web application built with modern cloud architecture, demonstrating serverless development and DevOps expertise.

Timeline: May 2025 – Present

Cloud Architecture

Serverless backend using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB with automated infrastructure deployment through Terraform and CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions.

API Development

RESTful API design with AWS API Gateway, proper HTTP methods and status codes, and secure authentication integration with Auth0 for scalable backend services.

Security & Authentication

Integrated Auth0 for secure authentication supporting both email/password and Google OAuth login with proper secret management through AWS Secrets Manager.

Technology Stack

Python AWS Lambda DynamoDB S3 CloudFront API Gateway Terraform GitHub Actions Auth0 HTML/CSS
Live Application Source Code

Personal Portfolio Website

A production-ready portfolio website demonstrating cloud engineering expertise with AWS services and modern DevOps practices.

Timeline: June 2024 – Present

Serverless Architecture

Implemented serverless architecture with S3 static hosting and CloudFront global CDN for optimized performance and global content delivery.

Infrastructure as Code

Automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform with remote state management, demonstrating production-ready infrastructure practices.

CI/CD Pipeline

Established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for infrastructure and application deployment with automated SSL certificate management.

Technology Stack

HTML/CSS JavaScript AWS S3 CloudFront Route53 Certificate Manager Terraform GitHub Actions
Live Website Source Code

HiFi AI - Intelligent Audio Pairing In Development

An AI-powered web application currently in development that will provide intelligent speaker and amplifier pairing recommendations based on real audiophile experiences and forum discussions.

Timeline: 2024 - In Development

AI-Powered Analysis

Leverages natural language processing to analyze audiophile forum discussions and expert reviews for intelligent pairing recommendations.

Smart Compatibility Engine

Advanced algorithm that considers speaker impedance, amplifier power, room acoustics, and user sound preferences for optimal matching.

Community-Driven Insights

Aggregates real-world experiences from audiophile communities to provide practical pairing advice beyond technical specifications.

Technology Stack

JavaScript Node.js Express NLP/AI Processing Web Scraping HTML/CSS RESTful APIs
Development Preview Source Code

Education

Academic foundation supporting technical expertise

Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing

Western Governors University

Graduated: April 2025

Comprehensive program covering cloud architecture, security, and modern development practices

Master of Education in School Counseling

Utah State University

Graduated: April 2018

GPA: 3.91

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Weber State University

Graduated: April 2014

Minor: Business Administration

Skills & Certifications

Technical expertise backed by industry-recognized certifications

Cloud Platforms

CompTIA Cloud+ Certified
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Azure Fundamentals

Security & Networking

CompTIA Security+ Certified
CompTIA Network+ Certified

Programming & Scripting

Python
Bash
PowerShell
HTML/CSS

DevOps & Infrastructure

Terraform Infrastructure as Code
GitHub Actions CI/CD
AWS Services Serverless
Auth0 Authentication

Additional Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certified
CompTIA Project+ Certified
LPI Linux Essentials Certified
ITIL 4 Foundation Certified

Professional Experience

Technical expertise in educational technology, data management, and system administration

Testing Coordinator

Jordan School District

August 2018 - Present

  • Oversaw the setup and execution of standardized tests, ensuring procedures were followed and systems operated smoothly
  • Provided on-site support during testing, troubleshooting software and hardware issues in real time
  • Maintained testing software, managing updates and verifying functionality ahead of scheduled assessments
  • Trained school staff on test platforms and offered ongoing technical assistance throughout the school year
  • Managed sensitive student data with care, ensuring compliance with district and state privacy regulations

Online School Counselor

Jordan School District

August 2018 - Present

  • Managed and maintained the Counseling Center's Google Site to centralize resources and streamline communication
  • Used Google Workspace tools to create documents, analyze data, and manage projects supporting student services
  • Maintained confidential student records in compliance with district and state privacy regulations
  • Monitored academic progress by tracking credits in the student information system, supporting on-time graduation
  • Coordinated remotely with staff, students, and families via Zoom and virtual platforms to deliver counseling support