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Dennis Wesson

@denniswesson

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Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer with a focus on automation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am an accomplished Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. My expertise lies in enhancing scalability, security, and operational efficiency through automation and disaster recovery strategies. I have a proven track record of leading complex projects and leveraging tools like CDK, Terraform, and Jenkins to streamline operations and optimize infrastructure management.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to reduce downtime and improve system performance through proactive monitoring and configuration management. My background in particle physics has honed my problem-solving skills and logical reasoning, allowing me to foster DevOps maturity and enhance application stability through strategic assessments and chaos testing. I am passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in cloud environments, ensuring that businesses can thrive in a competitive landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

VEDA Data Solutions

Oct 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Designed, maintained, and deployed AWS cloud infrastructure to support business objectives. Executed disaster recovery exercises and implemented security improvements to enhance system resilience and reduce costs significantly.

AWS Cloud Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Terraform Security Groups Automation Cost Optimization Team Leadership

DevOps Consultant

Contino

Feb 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Conducted value stream mapping and chaos testing to improve client DevOps maturity. Developed training materials and optimized processes for cloud migration and application stability.

AWS Python Automation Training Development Client Engagement

Senior DevOps Engineer

Redox Inc.

Oct 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Oversaw AWS infrastructure deployment with Terraform and led the transition to Kubernetes for container orchestration, achieving significant cost reductions and operational improvements.

AWS Terraform Kubernetes Containerization Infrastructure Management Team Leadership Automation

Software/DevOps Engineer

AT&T/Crystal Equation

Jul 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Developed Kubernetes environments for microservices and facilitated the transition to Docker images, enhancing productivity and optimizing CI/CD pipeline processes.

Kubernetes Docker CI CD Pipelines Microservices Nginx Team Collaboration Cloud Technologies Software Development

Linux System Administrator

ST Microelectronics

Jan 2011 - Jun 2016 (5 years 5 months)

Managed network administration and system monitoring to ensure stability and efficiency. Implemented disaster recovery solutions and optimized configurations for improved performance.

Linux Administration Network Administration DNS Disaster Recovery System Monitoring Troubleshooting Configuration Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Duke University

Doctor of Philosophy, Particle Physics

2011 - 2016

Completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Particle Physics, focusing on advanced research methodologies and experimental techniques in the field of particle physics.