FAQ

What cloud platforms do you work with?

Mostly Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. I use Oracle sparingly.

How did you learn all this?

I'm mostly self taught, getting project contracts here and there that exposed me to new things like Terraform by hashicorp, various AWS services, and managing databases.  90% Of these projects are actual concepts that have been delivered to clients. The other 10% are things done on my own time to further my learning. 

Do you have a degree or certs?

I have an Associates of Science in Network Infrastructure from Gulf Coast State College, a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. I also have COMPTIA A+ and Security+ (Albeit expired. I use the material in my day to day.) I started consulting in the cloud after graduating, so I understand how physical networks work.

What's your process?

1. You asks me if I can do something.

2. I email you back and we figure out some basics, guidelines, baselines, resources, and adjustments. 

3. I bring myself up to speed using YouTube videos, tutorials, my own notes, and other resources.

4. I do the thing. Sometimes the scope changes, sometimes things are more possible than others, but I keep you updated when things may be beyond scope.

5. I present it to you with documentation.

6. It gets adjusted or tweaked.

7. I'm paid for whatever work is completed and we do it again.

Can you do .... ?

 Probably. Everything can be learned. Send an email. 

How do you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing?

One of my favorite resources is Last Week in AWS, as well as The Register, a UK based tech outlet. Also following the Twitter pages of @azure and @awscloud , the AWS Press Room page, and John Saville’s Azure training on Twitter.

What industries have you worked with?

I have worked with non-profits, cloud consulting boutique firms, larger businesses, marketing and research agencies, and others.

Do You Have References?

Yes. You’re welcome to see them in the final stages of negotiation.