Angel Chaidez
DevOps Engineer
AWS Certified Developer Associate, leveraging my retail management experience to transition into a DevOps career. My training in cloud development, infrastructure formation, and cloud computing, combined with practical experience in automation tools, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and shell scripting, makes me a versatile candidate. I am particularly skilled at managing installations and executing CI/CD with Terraform Cloud.
Education and Certifications
Core Competencies
- DevOps Cloud Platforms & Services: AWS (EC2, VPC, DynamoDB, S3, Code Pipeline, CI/CD, SQS, Lambda, CloudFormation, ELB, RDS, API Gateway, VPC, AutoScaling), Linux OS, Docker, Kubernetes,Terraform
- Tools & Technologies: Terraform HCL, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Shell Scripting, Apache, Nginx, Asible, Jenkins
- Programming Languages: Python, Linux Shell, Terraform, Java, C++, C, YAML, JSON
DevOps Experience
DevOps Engineer | Level Up in Tech | Remote | Jan 2023 - Sep 2023
- Terraform-Powered AWS Architecture:
Designed robust two-tiered architecture on AWS utilizing Terraform, featuring Apache web servers hosted on public subnets and a MySQL database in a secure private subnet.
- Scalable Web App with Comprehensive Security:
Demonstrated proficiency in creating scalable and secure web applications by optimizing performance and data protection through frontend-backend separation. Implemented extensive security measures and access controls while ensuring public access to the app and safeguarding sensitive data.
- Efficient AWS Infrastructure Orchestration:
Utilized Terraform to seamlessly set up AWS cloud infrastructure, adopting S3 as the remote backend for version-controlled Terraform state management, fostering collaboration efficiency.
- Scalable and Secure EC2 Environment:
Engineered an EC2 launch configuration with custom user data for Apache web server deployment. Integrated a security group to regulate internet traffic and connect it with Auto Scaling instances, ensuring both secure access and scalability across dual VPC subnets.
- Efficient Container Orchestration:
Established Docker Swarm through Docker stack files to deploy and manage containers at scale. Leveraged Lambda Python scripts for automated EC2 instance deployment and termination, incorporating appropriate tags.
- Robust Swarm Configuration and Monitoring:
Orchestrated Docker Swarm with a manager node and three worker nodes for high availability. Defined Docker services for worker nodes, specifying replicas. Employed Docker Visualizer to enhance visibility, monitoring, and visualization of the Swarm workload via a browser using public IP and port 8080.
- Effective Kubernetes Implementation:
Led Kubernetes adoption to streamline application deployment and scaling, harnessing Kubernetes features like deployments, replicasets, and autoscaling for efficient and scalable application management.
- Dual Deployment and Troubleshooting Mastery:
Orchestrated two NGINX image deployments, each with two pods and custom index.html pages through configmaps. Configured a single service for both deployments, enabling unified access. Validated deployments with curl, resolving configmap and naming conflicts using kubectl commands for debugging and configuration adjustments.
Experience
General Manager | AG Jeans, Las Vegas, NV | Oct 2014 - Current
- Streamlined Business Operations through Advanced Excel Solutions:
Spearheaded the creation and upkeep of dynamic VBA Excel workbooks across 19 stores, revolutionizing payroll, bonus processing, business ledgers, schedules, and sales performance analysis. Engineered comprehensive reporting systems that optimized inventory tracking and business insights, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
- Created Python Scripts to update existing Database using OpenPyXl:
Leverage OpenPyXl library to update all inventory for entire outlet division
- Innovative Automation and IT Management Leadership:
Pioneered VBA Macro enabled Excel solutions, automating end-of-day closing emails via Outlook and enabling seamless communication. Developed and deployed a Microsoft Office application that facilitated mass client communication via a centralized customer database. Additionally, assumed responsibility for IT maintenance, installing POS systems, enhancing security, and maintaining network integrity through the utilization of Twig (PHP engine). Conducted comprehensive onboarding for new store managers, encompassing training and development encompassing company protocols and Excel workbook applications.
ASST. General Manager | AllSaints, Las Vegas, NV | Nov 2013-Sep 2014
- Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence:
Orchestrated comprehensive talent management encompassing wage scale oversight, payroll administration, and talent development by designing and implementing store-wide training initiatives. Achieved meticulous scheduling to meet stringent deadlines while ensuring optimal staffing levels. Successfully enhanced store merchandising to achieve an impressive 60% sell-through rate, driving profitability. Introduced the "F.L.O.A.S." manager training program, elevating top talent and optimizing succession planning. Achieved unprecedented milestones, including a record-breaking Q4 performance and a remarkable 6-month improvement in customer retention from 4% to 10%.
- Efficient Operations and Resource Optimization:
Engineered operational efficiency by strategically leading a $5.3 million store, meticulously assembling a dynamic operations team, and achieving a notable 30% reduction in payroll expenses. Demonstrated strong sales management acumen by implementing targeted sales strategies that resulted in significant revenue growth. Established a structured training regimen, conducting regular workshops and conference calls to further develop the "F.L.O.A.S." team, while maintaining a laser focus on performance metrics and driving continuous improvement.
