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Kevin Clark

@kevinclark

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Experienced Senior Java Developer specializing in cloud-native technologies.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Senior Java Developer with around 12 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, particularly using Agile methodologies. My expertise lies in Java development, Build and Release Engineering, and DevOps practices. I have a strong background in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure as code, and continuous deployment practices, which I have successfully implemented in various projects.

Throughout my career, I have automated deployment processes and improved security postures for organizations like IBM and Airbnb. My work includes creating Jenkins jobs for CI/CD pipelines, developing Ansible playbooks for SAP application deployments, and managing service accounts and IAM roles in GCP. I am passionate about leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Java Developer

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IBM

Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Automated SAP application deployments using Ansible and Terraform, contributing to infrastructure as code best practices. Developed Jenkins jobs for CI/CD automation and conducted POCs for SAP deployments, enhancing deployment processes.

Java Spring Boot Ansible Terraform Jenkins GCP Docker Kubernetes GitHub Actions

Java Developer

Airbnb

Aug 2016 - Jun 2020 (3 years 10 months)

Set up Forseti servers with CloudSQL, automated project factory creation in GCP, and managed IAM roles using Terraform. Integrated logging with BigQuery and Azure Pipeline for streamlined deployments.

Java Spring Boot Ansible Terraform GCP Cloud SQL Azure Jenkins

Java Developer

Alta Motors

Feb 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 6 months)

Set up SMTP servers using Ansible and Terraform, developed foundational Terraform modules for infrastructure, and collaborated on Cloud-to-Cloud Interconnect implementations to enhance data transfer security.

Java Spring Boot Ansible Terraform GCP Google App Engine Docker Jenkins GitHub Actions

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

San Francisco State University

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2008 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development principles, programming languages, and system design. Gained hands-on experience through projects and coursework that emphasized practical applications of computer science theories.