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Joshua Shearer

Joshua Shearer

Software Engineer/DevOps Leader


Background


About

About

Results-driven team lead with a proven track record of driving innovation and efficiency in cloud-based environments. With extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and implementing modern technologies, I specialize in fostering collaboration and optimizing application development/deployment processes through DevOps best practices and cloud-native solutions.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Senior Software Engineer / DevOps Team Lead, SAI360

    May, 2016 - Present

    Led a team of software, operations, and network engineers to resolve critical issues impacting multiple business units across the organization. Operating within tight deadlines to ensure seamless operations while implementing fundamental infrastructure changes to the technology stack. Specialize in navigating complex challenges, orchestrating strategic solutions, and promoting cross-team collaboration to drive organizational success in a dynamic high-pressure environment.

    • Spearheaded the adoption of Terraform as the primary Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool across the organization, streamlining infrastructure provisioning and configuration management processes

    • Established a standardized approach for provisioning Kubernetes clusters via Terraform as well as implementing and evangelizing the usage of ArgoCD for workload deployment

    • Engaged with multiple development teams across the organization to promote DevOps best practices and encourage the use of cloud-native solutions

    • Architected and implemented a scalable and interconnected global AWS network infrastructure to support the comprehensive needs of the organization

  • Senior Software Engineer, eVision Services

    Jul, 2013 - May, 20162 years 10 months

    Developed and extended digital catalog and ordering software that allowed for near-limitless customization of items as defined by an internal scripting language which handled item validation within parameters defined by vendors.

    • Designed and implemented an internal scripting language for extensive customization of items, enhancing user experience and flexibility

    • Developed validation mechanisms to enforce vendor restrictions, ensuring compliance and data integrity across the platform

    • Engineered real-time data synchronization between server and end-user computers using SQLite databases

  • Software Consultant, Software Information Systems, LLC

    Sep, 2010 - May, 20121 year 8 months

    Delivered innovative solutions for a multitude of customers across a diverse set of industries within tight timeframes. Responsible for gathering and understanding client requirements, as well as implementing tailored software solutions efficiently. Closely collaborated with the sales team to expand service offerings, and provided corresponding demonstrations to customers.

  • Web Developer, Historical Medical Art

    Feb, 2007 - Feb, 20103 years

  • Software Consultant, Wendell Wilson Business Technology Consulting

    Sep, 2009 - Nov, 20092 months

Skills

Skills

  • DevOps

    Kubernetes

    Terraform

    OpenTofu

    Packer

    Ansible/AWX

    Checkov

    Atlantis

    Infracost

  • Programming

    C#

    Python

    JavaScript

    TypeScript

    Java

    PHP

    PowerShell

    Bash

  • Databases

    SQL Server

    PostgreSQL

    MySQL

    SQLite

  • Version Control Systems

    Git

    Subversion

    Team Foundation Server

  • Cloud Providers

    AWS

    Azure

Education

Education

  • Computer Sciences, , Eastern Kentucky University

    Aug, 2006 - May, 2011

Certificates

Certificates

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - Database Developer 2008, Microsoft

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  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - SQL Server 2008 Database Development, Microsoft

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