EMerick M
@erickm
Experienced DevOps Engineer with a focus on automation and cloud solutions.
Costa RicaWhat I'm looking for
I am a DevOps Engineer with over 10 years of progressive experience in the IT industry, specializing in software development, automation engineering, and infrastructure support. My expertise lies in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and managing scalable cloud environments on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I have a proven track record of supporting data-intensive platforms and delivering secure, reliable infrastructure solutions.
Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Groovy, and have utilized monitoring tools like Splunk, New Relic, and Kibana. I thrive in collaborative environments, working across global, cross-functional teams in Agile settings to drive projects forward and achieve operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DevOps Engineer
Equifax
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Managed and automated GCP infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring efficient resource provisioning and configuration. Maintained and troubleshooted Dataflow jobs and services like BigQuery, Compute Engine, and Cloud Storage, ensuring data integrity and availability.
DevOps Engineer
Teradyne
Jul 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Led DevOps initiatives for software deployment automation, streamlining release processes and improving efficiency. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, Python, Groovy, and CloudBees, ensuring continuous integration and delivery.
Automation Engineer
Equifax
Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Designed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for GCP services, enhancing infrastructure consistency and scalability. Created and supported scripts for reporting and system automation, improving operational efficiency.
Software Development Engineer
Experian
Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 8 months)
Developed applications in C# and SQL, contributing to core software functionalities. Built ETL pipelines and provided Tier 3 operational support, ensuring data flow and system reliability.
Site Reliability Engineer / ServiceNow
Intel
Jan 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 7 months)
Supported critical internal tools and developed custom solutions in JavaScript and C#, enhancing system functionality. Provided Tier 2/3 service reliability and incident response, ensuring minimal downtime.
IT Support Specialist
Intel
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Delivered Tier 2 technical support for HR systems, ensuring compliance with service level agreements. Involved in various IT projects for internal process improvement, contributing to operational efficiency.
Software Developer
Universidad Nacional
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Developed a system to manage final graduation projects for students, streamlining academic processes. This involved designing and implementing software solutions to support educational administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Nacional (UNA)
Bachelor's Degree, Systems Engineering
Completed a comprehensive program in Systems Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of system design and implementation. The curriculum covered key areas relevant to modern technological systems.
Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED)
Program Completion, English Language
Successfully completed an Advanced English Program, enhancing language proficiency to a full professional level. This program focused on advanced grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Costa RicaAuthorized to work in
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