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Ralph Quick

@ralphquick

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AWS-certified Cloud Engineer specializing in DevOps and Kubernetes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in cloud technologies.

I am an AWS-certified Cloud Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps and Kubernetes administration. My expertise lies in creating highly-available infrastructures, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and developing automated CI/CD pipelines. I have successfully mentored over 60 students, guiding them to AWS certification and Cloud Engineer apprenticeships, which reflects my commitment to fostering the next generation of cloud professionals.

Throughout my career, I have optimized cloud resources and enhanced security measures, driving operational efficiency through automation and DevOps methodologies. My experience includes supporting DevOps initiatives for large teams, managing multi-cluster Kubernetes environments, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cloud SysOps/DevOps Instructor

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Yellow Tail Tech

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum for the 'Cloud for Jobs' program, including hands-on lab modules and real-world projects. Provided expert instruction in cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and AWS services to classes of 26-65 students. Mentored aspiring cloud professionals, offering guidance on career development and industry best practices.

Cloud Technologies DevOps AWS Services Curriculum Development Instructing Mentoring Public Speaking

Current

Cloud Administrator & WordPress Specialist

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AnnieCanDo

Aug 2005 - Present (19 years 10 months)

Architected and managed full-stack WordPress e-commerce websites, integrating MySQL databases, social media aggregation, and CRM management. Implemented advanced integrations including MLS API, AWS services, S3, and Cloudflare CDN, optimizing hosting instances for peak performance. Maintained WordPress core, themes, plugins, and snapshots, ensuring up-to-date security standards and functionality.

WordPress MySQL AWS S3 Cloudflare Database Optimization Web Performance CRM

Technologist II - Cloud Native DevSecOps

Space Telescope Science Institute

Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 (7 months)

Supported DevOps initiatives for over 500 developers, managing multi-cluster Rancher 2 Kubernetes environments hosted on VMware with S3 storage. Implemented and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Terraform, and Helm, ensuring efficient deployment and management of multi-tier infrastructure. Optimized cluster performance and reliability through auto-scaling, high availability config

DevOps Kubernetes Rancher Gitlab CI Terraform Helm VMWare S3 Prometheus Grafana

AWS Cloud Systems Administrator

Pro-Core Plus

Feb 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Architected and managed high-availability AWS cloud infrastructures, implementing comprehensive monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting for system operations. Deployed and configured diverse AWS services for multi-tier architectures, ensuring robust security and efficient data management. Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK, streamlining deployment and

AWS Cloud Infrastructure Terraform CloudFormation AWS CDK Disaster Recovery Lambda EC2 EMR

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yellow Tail Tech

AWS SysOps DevOps Engineer, Cloud Computing

Grade: 3.9 / 4.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Class MVP for academic accolades and team building support.

Completed the Cloud for Jobs program, an AWS Official Training Partnership, focusing on SysOps and DevOps engineering. Recognized as class MVP for academic accolades and team building support, achieving a 3.9 / 4.0 GPA.

Broward College

Associate of Arts, Visual Communications

Grade: 3.0 GPA

Pursued an Associate of Arts in Visual Communications, completing 32 credits with a 3.0 GPA. The curriculum provided foundational knowledge in visual communication principles and practices.