Hi, my name is

Evan.

I build things for the web

Dedicated Software Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes, PHP, MySQL, and Linux. My journey in technology has been fueled by a relentless curiosity, driving me to explore a wide array of languages and tools, including Python, Go, and Docker. My commitment to mentorship and teamwork has allowed me to foster collaboration and effective problem-solving within my teams. Embracing a holistic approach, I advocate for rigorous testing, code review, and continuous improvement. Let’s connect and drive innovation together!

Resume

About Me

Software Engineer with over 8 years of professional experience in Kubernetes, PHP, MySQL, and Linux. Continues to improve skills in other technologies by applying them to personal projects and hobbies. Effective mentor and team lead committed to helping others. Adamant about proper testing and code review.
  • Kubernetes
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Python
  • Docker
  • Go
  • Git
  • Bash
  • Linux

Experience

July 2022 - Present
Avigilon Alta - Senior DevOps Engineer
  • Improved CLI tools and provisioning scripts written in Python.
  • Worked with Ansible playbooks to enhance deployments.
  • Utilized HAProxy to optimize load balancing of OpenVPN clients.
April 2021 - July 2022
Ontraport - Senior DevOps Engineer
  • Maintained testing and deployment CI/CD pipelines.
  • Built automation tools in Go, Python, and Bash.
  • Migrated over 200 Git repositories from Bitbucket to Github.
  • Converted existing x86 container images to ARM.
  • Assisted in migrating databases from MySQL to PostgreSQL.
  • Managed multi-node Kubernetes clusters.
  • Implemented logging with Lua, PHP, Fluentbit, and Amazon S3.
August 2014 - April 2021
Ontraport - Senior Backend Engineer
  • Designed applications in PHP/Hack, Redis/MySQL, and OpenResty.
  • Worked on converting existing stack to a container based infrastructure.
  • Created build pipelines in Bamboo, TeamCity, and Git.
  • Managed the backend engineer internship program.
  • Designed internal tooling for engineering and client-facing teams in React and PHP.
  • Helped develop and document a public-facing API.
  • Wrote and maintained unit tests.

Education

August 2012 - June 2014
B.S. Computer Science
CSU Channel Islands
August 2009 - June 2012
Computer Science & Architecture and Design
Cuesta College