Alex Nichols - Tech Portfolio

Skills

Showcasing technical proficiency and expertise in cloud engineering and DevOps practices

CLOUD ENGINEERING

Proficient in AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes for developing, managing, and deploying cloud infrastructure. Experienced in creating scalable and secure cloud environments, integrating various AWS services to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.

INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE

Expertise in using Terraform and Kubernetes to automate infrastructure deployment and management. Skilled in creating reusable, modular configurations that ensure consistency and reliability across various environments, enhancing deployment speed and reducing manual errors.

DEVOPS PRACTICES

Comprehensive knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, CircleCI, and other tools to automate testing, building, and deployment processes. Proficient in utilizing monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system reliability and performance.

What I Can Do

Following key DevOps principles, I excel in creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex technical challenges.

DevOps Technologies

I have experience with a wide range of DevOps tools and Languages

Terraform
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
CircleCI
Prometheus
JavaScript
HTML & CSS

Projects

Here are some of the projects I've worked on, showcasing my skills and expertise.

For: Northcoders, Project: AWS Cloud Infrastructure using Terraform GitHub

For: Northcoders, Project: Full-Stack Web Application on AWS GitHub

Achievements

Here are some of my notable achievements.

From: Northcoders Title: Cloud Engineering Certificate GitHub

From: Codecademy Title: Build Apps with Swift Certificate Details

For: Northcoders Project: Full-Stack Web Application on AWS GitHub

Questions

I have completed a 13-week Cloud Engineering Bootcamp at Northcoders, where I mastered DevOps practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. I have worked on projects involving AWS, Jenkins, and other automation tools to ensure efficient and reliable deployments.

My primary technical skills include cloud platforms (AWS), infrastructure as code (Terraform), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI), and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana). Additionally, I have experience with JavaScript and Swift for development.

One of my notable projects involved creating a scalable full-stack web application deployed on AWS. This project utilized Terraform for infrastructure, Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI and ArgoCD for automated deployments.

My approach to problem-solving in DevOps involves understanding the root cause, collaborating with team members, and utilizing automation tools to create efficient, repeatable solutions. I emphasize continuous learning and improvement, ensuring systems are resilient and scalable.

I am motivated by the dynamic nature of technology and the continuous opportunities for learning and innovation. Solving complex problems and contributing to impactful projects drives my passion for the tech industry.

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