Ryan Wetzelberger

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(410) 929-3279
ryan@cloudnetworkjourney.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced DevOps Engineer focusing in DevOps tooling, networking, and security within a hybrid environment. Driven to simplify workflows and shorten feedback loops. Coordinates efforts across multiple teams to meet business needs.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Kubernetes / Argo CD
• Python / Ruby / Bash
• Terraform / Chef / Ansible
• Amazon Linux / CentOS / Ubuntu / OS X
• Nagios / ELK / Grafana
• Device42
• Git / Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence
• Juniper JunOS / Palo Alto Networks PANOS / Arista EOS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amobee, Inc. via acquisition of VideologyBaltimore, MD

• Leads a team of 6 DevOps Engineers prioritizing project and work requests from business and development teams.
• Plans application migrations to Kubernetes, deploying apps in pipelines using Argo CD.
• Drives consolidation efforts of Continuous Integration (CI) management of applications, and cut infrastructure costs.
• Participates in the Operations Excellence Council, influencing future direction of technical operation projects and architectures.
• Supervises and assist team members with troubleshooting various technologies.
• Mentors an intern, introducing many disciplines of operations, focusing on troubleshooting and resolving tickets assigned to the team.
• Assists IT team with corporate directory structures to simplify employee onboarding.
• Manages a global, hybrid cloud network spanning multiple co-locations, and VPC's in Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Videology, Inc. Baltimore, MD

• Expertly leveraged multiple configuration management tools, like Chef, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Utilized programming languages such as Python, Ruby, and Bash to integrate with various API's for infrastructure management.
• Designed and delivered Terraform automation framework to DevOps team.
• Managed an ELK implementation across many instances and AWS regions, centralizing system event logs.
• Managed a global, secure network spanning AWS and corporate sites.
• Automated user access provisioning against AWS IAM, JumpCloud, and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Provided effective one-on-one training as well as group presentations on various technologies to fellow employees.

Textron Systems (AAI Corp)Hunt Valley, MD

• Supervised a team of engineers in developing and maintaining network architectures for various Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) solutions.
• Managed the configuration and design of networking components including; VoIP equipment, firewalls, and layer 2/3 switches.
• Defined network team process and roles within Textron Systems.
• Implemented dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and PIM-SM to meet requirements of system design.
• Skillfully created proposals for the infrastructure team, compiling Bill of Estimates (BOE) for efforts while efficiently tracking progress throughout project life using Earned Value (EVMS).
• Derived and allocated technical requirements from Statement of Works (SOW's) and Voice of the Customer needs.
• Designed and configured Spanning Tree Protocol to provide stability to switching network.
• Aided in the DIACAP accreditation process through scans and documentation of systems (including, but not limited to, providing technical guidance to DIACAP reviews related to network components).
• Regularly interfaced with customers to convey technical program status, risks, and program plans.

King's CollegeWilkes Barre, PA

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator

EDUCATION

2011 King's College B.S. Computer and Information Systems with Honors B.A. Philosophy with Honors