I'm currently looking for my next platform engineering/devops role, if you find the projects that I have worked on/im working on interesting and you have a remote role that fits please reach me at hugo@userops.me and we can discuss how I can help you.
Professional Summary
Experienced Site Reliability Engineer with a strong background in DevOps, cloud technologies, and infrastructure automation. Skilled in Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code. Proven track record of improving system reliability, implementing efficient workflows, and driving technological advancements in fast-paced environments.
Core Competencies
Cloud Infrastructure
CI/CD & Deployment Automation
Infrastructure as Code
Monitoring & Observability
Linux Administration
Scripting & Automation
Problem-solving & Analytical Thinking
Team Collaboration & Communication
Technical Skills
Cloud & Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS (VPC, S3, SES, RDS, EBS, AMI)
CI/CD & Version Control: GitLab, ArgoCD, Teamcity
Infrastructure as Code: Ansible, Terraform
Monitoring & Logging: Datadog, Sentry
Networking: Cloudflare, LAN/WAN technologies
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows (Active Directory)
Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Go
Professional Experience
NinjaCat | Site Reliability Engineer
December 2020 - Present
Spearheaded the development of a custom Go CLI tool for managing local and remote infrastructure, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Orchestrated Kubernetes cluster upgrades from v0.14 to v0.31 using a custom-built framework, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Designed and implemented a local development framework utilizing k3d, vCluster, Cilium, and ArgoCD, enabling rapid testing and proof-of-concept work.
Led the migration of several projects to GitLab, including CI/CD pipeline conversions from TeamCity, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved collaboration.
Researched and implemented Kong Ingress as a new ingress solution, laying the groundwork for future API gateway expansion.
Optimized the local development environment by integrating Caddy and CoreDNS for automated SSL certificate and DNS management.
Implemented Datadog APM monitoring on EKS Kubernetes clusters, enhancing observability and performance insights.
Digital Echidna | Systems Administrator
July 2018 - December 2020
Created a comprehensive DevOps wiki with over 20 articles, facilitating knowledge transfer between the sysadmin team and developers.
Automated new MacBook setups using custom Bash scripts and Ansible playbooks, reducing setup time by 60% and enabling self-service options.
Architected a GitLab CI pipeline with Ansible playbooks to automate self-hosted server installations, cutting setup time to 10 minutes and enabling infrastructure as code practices.
Provided architecture design and launch day support for client environments, both self-hosted and cloud-based.
Implemented SSO integration for client websites and supported pentest reporting interpretation and remediation.
InnoSoft Canada Inc | Systems Administrator
August 2017 - July 2018
Led a successful lift-and-shift migration of 80+ VMs from a data center to AWS, improving infrastructure performance and automation.
Implemented cost-saving measures through S3-based backup infrastructure and updated RMM tools.
Architected an Active Directory environment on AWS for hosted infrastructure and created baseline AMI images to expedite AWS infrastructure deployment.
Managed AWS services including EC2, Route 53, and SES, while ensuring PCI compliance and vulnerability management.
Previous Roles
InnoSoft Canada Inc | Client Success Specialist (May 2017 - August 2017)
TD Bank | IT Support Analyst (August 2013 - May 2017)
Opswatch | Owner and Founder (August 2010 - May 2017)
Teletech | Level 3 Helpdesk Technician (January 2005 - 2008)
Education
Diploma: Network Administrator | Trios College (2009)
High School Diploma | St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School (2000)
Professional Development
Continuously expanding knowledge in cloud technologies, containerization, and DevOps practices through self-directed learning and hands-on project work.