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Teryn Bryant

Cloud Engineer

A resourceful and solutions-driven information technology professional with an enthusiasm for learning that drives me to constantly gain knowledge and improve skills. I first developed an interest in technology while working as a technical recruiter. From there, I began to learn Python, PHP, and other web technologies. I was able to put these skills to use through personal and professional projects, while further improving on them through continued education. I am adept at collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams and finding creative solutions to complex problems.

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Experience

05/2023 - 08/2023
PROSERVE DEVOPS CLOUD CONSULTANT INTERN / Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Developed a learning module for the AWS Spark platform, utilizing DevOps strategies to provide an enhanced learning experience while optimizing cost, enabling rapid deployment and development, and ensuring infrastructure consistency
  • Assisted in designing, implementing and managing AWS cloud infrastructure for clients, focusing on DevOps best practices and the Well-Architected framework
  • Developed automation infrastructure using CloudFormation and AWS CDK to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts
  • Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of cloud resources

2013-2017
FOUNDER AND WEB DEVELOPER / 9th and Wander, LLC
  • Successfully launched an e-commerce platform, managing all aspects from website development to strategic planning
  • Developed a custom theme on the BigCommerce platform using several front-end technologies
  • Built an external rewards/loyalty application utilizing PHP/Laravel, which would interact with the eCommerce storefront through the e-commerce platform API
  • Adhered to high-quality development standards and SEO best practices

2013-2016
SENIOR CONTRACT TECHNICAL RECRUITER
  • Partnered with various companies, both large and small, to assist them with recruiting on an as needed basis for contract and permanent orders. Companies included: Superior Technical Resources, Matrix Resources, Zurich NA, Insurance House
  • Worked with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop a customized recruiting approach
  • Developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies to attract passive candidates for positions and reduce time-to-fill metrics
  • Negotiated and closed candidate offers, ensuring competitive compensation packages and benefits

Projects

CONTAINERIZED WEB APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT WITH KUBERNETES
  • Used Docker to package the web application in a container image
  • Automated the deployment of a Kubernetes cluster on Amazon EKS using Terraform
  • Ensured optimal scalability, performance and availability of the infrastructure stack while adhering to best practices and industry standards

AWS SERVERLESS CLOUD RESUME WEBSITE CHALLENGE
(https://trbryantcloudres.com/)
  • Built a responsive HTML/Bootstrap website which utilizes AWS CloudFront and S3 to deploy the front-end.
  • Assigned permissions, user roles and policies using AWS Identity and Access Management.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation and the Serverless Application Model (SAM).
  • Created a view counter and built the website back end using JavaScript as well as a Lambda function written in Python and a DynamoDB database.
  • Utilized GitHub for version control and GitHub Actions for the CI/CD pipelines

IT WEB MANAGEMENT APPLICATION SENIOR CAPSTONE WITH GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=138FbADW9QY)
  • Worked within a team as the sole back-end developer to create an extensible, open-source MVC web application that would support license management, asset tracking, budget management, etc. for an IT department
  • Developed a scalable back-end using PHP/Laravel, MySQL
  • Developed front-end features using CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and jQuery DataTables
  • Implemented integration testing using PHPUnit
  • Created comprehensive technical documentation for future users
  • Used Jira and GitHub for project management

Education

  • Kennesaw State University / Bachelor of Science Information Technology
  • Expected graduation: December 2023
  • Academic Honors: Presidents List, Deans List
  • GPA: 3.7/4.0
  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa / Bachelor of Arts Communications
  • #100Devs / Software Engineering Bootcamp

Skills

  • Languages: C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, C++, Linux Scripting, Object-Oriented Programming
  • Cloud Computing: VMWare, VirtualBox, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS IAM, Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, PowerShell
  • Database: MySQL, Oracle Database, MongoDB, DynamoDB
  • Networking & Protocols: VPN, NAT, OSI Layer, TCP/IP, DNS, Wireshark, AWS VPC