Welcome to my Portfolio

I am a dedicated cloud enthusiast, and this platform serves as a living document of my projects, challenges, and solutions. Here, I turn complex cloud concepts into tangible, documented projects.

My Projects

Project 1: Secure & Scalable Portfolio Website

This project demonstrates a full-stack skillset, from front-end development to advanced cloud infrastructure management.

Future Project: [My Next Project Title]

A brief description of my next exciting cloud project. Click to see details and architecture.

Project 1: A Secure & Scalable Portfolio Website

This project demonstrates a full-stack skillset, from front-end development to advanced cloud infrastructure management. It showcases my ability to build and deploy a secure, professional website using a variety of AWS services.

AWS Architecture Diagram

Internet Route 53 ALB ACM EC2 Nginx SES Lambda S3

AWS Services Used

  • Amazon EC2: Provisioned a Linux virtual machine to host the web server.
  • Nginx: Configured an Nginx web server to serve the website content.
  • Application Load Balancer (ALB): Created a scalable, high-availability entry point for the website.
  • AWS Certificate Manager (ACM): Provisioned a public SSL/TLS certificate to secure the website with HTTPS.
  • Amazon Route 53: Configured DNS records (A, Alias, and MX) to point the domain name and handle email routing.
  • Amazon Simple Email Service (SES): Verified the domain and set up a system for receiving emails.
  • AWS Lambda: Wrote and deployed a Python function to automatically forward incoming emails.
  • Amazon S3: Used an S3 bucket to temporarily store incoming emails for the Lambda function.

Cloud & DevOps Skills Demonstrated

  • Networking & Security: I configured security groups, Load Balancers, and DNS records to create a secure, publicly accessible web application. I identified and fixed a security vulnerability by correctly configuring my inbound rules.
  • Server Administration: I provisioned and configured a Linux server with Nginx, demonstrating fundamental systems administration skills.
  • Load Balancing & High Availability: I implemented a Load Balancer to ensure my website is resilient and can handle traffic efficiently.
  • DNS Management: I gained hands-on experience managing DNS records for domain verification, website traffic, and email routing.
  • Serverless Computing: I built and deployed a Lambda function, a key skill in modern cloud architecture.
  • Troubleshooting: I methodically debugged complex issues with networking, permissions, and configuration, demonstrating persistence and a deep understanding of how these cloud services interact.

Future Project: [My Next Project Title]

This section will contain detailed information about my future project, including:

Project Overview

A brief description of the problem I'm solving and the solution I implemented.

Architecture Diagram

Future Service 1 Future Service 2 Diagram for my next project will go here!

AWS Services Used

  • [List of AWS services]

Cloud & DevOps Skills Demonstrated

  • [List of skills]

About Me

I am a current System Administrator looking to break into the world of cloud computing. I am currently enrolled in Western Governors University's Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing with a concentration in AWS.

Core Skills

  • Virtualization
  • Server Management
  • Networking Fundamentals & Security Fundamentals
  • Documentation
  • AWS services (EC2, Route 53, EBS/EFS, ELBs)

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate (In Progress)

My Passion

I am passionate about creating solutions that focus on Compute, Storage, Networking and Managed Services. In a digital world, The Cloud powers some of the key aspects of our lives and businesses. Businesses like Netflix, Warner Bros, Sysco, and even the Nasdaq use these services to provide content, analyze data for business insights, and to store records securely. Building that kind of architecture isn't just exciting but its crucial to keep the digital world moving and keeping it secure.

Mission Statement

This website is a testament to the hunger and aptitude I bring to the table. Its purpose is to show that I have the skills necessary to not just survive in the world of cloud, but to thrive.

Contact Me

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