Javier Pacheco

Contact Info

certifications

  • AZ-104 Azure Administrator

  • CompTIA Security+

  • (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity

  • AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

Skills

  • Azure Cloud Computing, AWS, Terraform, Windows Server, Windows 10, Active Directory, Group Policy, CloudWatch, Lambda, Python, CosmoDB, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Linux, Containers, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Monitoring, Spanish, English

About Me

I am a Cloud Engineer with experience in Agile environments using Azure, AWS, Terraform, Linux, Git, Apache Kafka and Docker. While working within the finance and healthcare industries, I have learned how to design and manage secure and scalable cloud solutions. I have also become proficient at system performance optimization, infrastructure provisioning, and automation. My goal is to use cloud-native technologies to help enterprises achieve their digital transformation objectives.

Experience

Nihon Kohden - Cloud Engineer (Contract)

07/2024 - present

  • Developed and implemented a tagging strategy using Terraform, applying default tags across AWS resources
  • Deployed and managed Docker containers on a Red Hat Linux server hosted in AWS EC2 to run Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming, a Golang-based receiver application, and MongoDB as our database.
  • Installed and configured the CloudWatch Agent to send logs to CloudWatch Logs. Set up an alarm to monitor server activity, which triggers an SNS message to initiate a Lambda function.
  • Leveraged AWS IAM roles and policies with Python and Boto3 to develop a Lambda function that initiates automated server backups.
  • Implement Azure infrastructure using Terraform, deploying Virtual Networks (VNets), RedHat VMs, Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), SSH keys, Key Vault, and Azure Bastion for secure connections.
  • Manage code deployments across multiple environments, including development (Dev), testing, quality assurance (QA), and production (Prod).
  • Utilize Jira for ticket management, Confluence for documentation, and Bitbucket for version control within an Agile environment.

GenHome Mortgage- Azure Cloud Engineer

08/2023 - 07/2024

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) utilizing Azure Entra ID/Azure AD and Active Directory. (MFA, RBAC, conditional access policies, least privilege).
  • Handled incident response by blocking login, revoking all sessions, and resetting logins for compromised accounts.
  • Experience in building scalable solutions in Azure utilizing Arm/Bicep templates, virtual machines, data redundancy, virtual networks, cost management, Git, Azure Monitor, backup, and site recovery.

AmeriFirst- IT Cloud Support

08/2022 - 06/2023

  • Supported the implementation and administration of Azure Active Directory (AAD) for user accounts, roles, and policies.
  • Managed Windows Server 2019 hybrid cloud infrastructure with recovery services and backup solutions.
  • Assist in the deployment and management of cloud resources in Azure, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.
  • Worked closely with cloud engineers to troubleshoot and optimize an Azure-based environment.

Various Mortgage Companies - Loan Originator

03/2021 - 08/2022

  • Originated new business on a regular basis, including taking complete applications and qualifying customers.
  • Explain various mortgage products and services available and offer recommendations based on the evaluation of individual prospect needs.
  • Sell and originate residential mortgage loans according to established policies and procedures and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines.

City of Carlsbad - Mechanic

07/2019 - 03-2021

  • Maintained and repaired a fleet of vehicles used by emergency services, such as ambulances, firetrucks, and police cars.
  • performed routine maintenance tasks and diagnosed and repaired mechanical problems on the vehicles.
  • Operate and maintain industry tools and equipment, such as brake lathes, alignment machines, A/C equipment, vehicle lifts, surface grinders, tire changing machines, and other related automotive technology equipment.

The Dealers' Forum - Vehicle Inspector

02/2016 - 06/2018

  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with used car managers at various dealerships in southern California.
  • Test drove vehicles to assess current condition and notate any drivetrain or performance issues.
  • Notated and photographed any exterior and interior damage in the vehicle's report.

Toyota of Escondido - Mechanic Assistant

08/2013 - 02/2016

  • Perform vehicle inspections, troubleshooting, and testing to determine required or recommended repairs.
  • Repair vehicle components with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and manufacturer/factory standards.

Projects

Cloud Resume

  • Developed a dynamic and secure resume website using HTML and CSS.
  • Hosted website on Microsoft Azure Blob storage.
  • Mapped a custom domain name from GoDaddy using their DNS service to an Azure CDN endpoint.
  • Configured HTTPS and TLS via Azure CDN.
  • Utilized Azure functions to communicate with a Serverless CosmosDB and display data from an API.
  • Built a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions that allows for a streamlined process to automatically push any changes to the code that has passed testing into production.
  • Added OpenID Connect (OIDC) based authentication with Azure Workload Identity Federation

Portfolio Website

  • Used HTML and CSS to create a portfolio website
  • Hosted website on Microsoft Azure Blob storage.
  • Mapped a custom domain name from Cloudflare using their DNS service to an Azure CDN endpoint.
  • Configured HTTPS and TLS via Azure CDN.
  • Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions with YAML for automated code deployment.
  • Added OpenID Connect (OIDC) based authentication with Azure Workload Identity Federation.