Junior DevOps Engineer · Cloud Infrastructure · Network
📍 USA | 📧 paulinovasquez900@gmail.com
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Junior DevOps engineer with strong networking fundamentals and hands-on cloud infrastructure experience. Skilled in containerization (Docker), CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions), and cloud deployment on AWS and GCP. Strong background in enterprise networking (Cisco, MikroTik) and infrastructure architecture. Passionate about building scalable, reliable systems and continuously learning modern DevOps practices.
Freelance / Independent Projects | 2025–Present
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps:
- Deployed containerized applications on AWS (EC2, ECR, S3, RDS) and GCP (Compute Engine, Container Registry, VPC, VPN)
- Created and optimized Docker containers; troubleshot environment configurations and networking issues
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployments
- Managed PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms with backups and security hardening
- Configured VPC networking, security groups, and firewall rules on AWS and GCP
- Implemented monitoring with CloudWatch logs and metrics
Infrastructure & Networking:
- Provisioned and managed cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP
- Configured VPC networks and VPN connections for secure communication
- Applied networking best practices (routing, DNS, network security)
- Troubleshot infrastructure issues: networking problems, deployment failures, environment misconfigurations
Full-Stack Project (DevOps Focus):
- Built and deployed multi-tier healthcare management application on AWS
- Containerized API (NestJS), dashboards (React), and database (PostgreSQL) with Docker
- Automated deployments with GitHub Actions
- Designed monorepo structure for managing API and multiple frontends
- Implemented role-based access control and authentication systems
- Integrated payment processing (PayPal) for SaaS monetization
Currently Learning:
- Kubernetes fundamentals and container orchestration
- Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Advanced AWS services and cost optimization
- Kubernetes (basics) for container orchestration
Tech Stack: Docker, AWS (EC2, ECR, S3, RDS, CloudWatch), GCP (Compute Engine, Container Registry, VPC, VPN), GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, Linux, Networking fundamentals
WISB Servicios Informáticos | Jan 2023–2024
- Designed and deployed structured cabling systems for enterprise infrastructure
- Installed and configured Cisco and MikroTik networking equipment
- Created network topologies and configurations for multiple clients
- Deployed surveillance systems and provided technical support
- Troubleshot hardware, software, and network issues
- Optimized network performance and reliability
Tech Stack: Cisco, MikroTik, Network Administration, Linux, Structured Cabling, Troubleshooting
Teip Inc. | Sep. 2021–2022
- Provisioned cloud infrastructure on AWS using best practices
- Built automated CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications using Docker and AWS ECR
- Created Python and Bash scripts for infrastructure automation and task scheduling
- Configured development and production environments
- Implemented centralized logging with CloudWatch and S3
- Set up centralized monitoring for Kubernetes clusters using Lens Desktop
- Learned and applied DevOps best practices in a team environment
Tech Stack: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, CI/CD, Python, Bash, CloudWatch, Linux
Hysites | Jun. 2018–Sep. 2022
- Built WordPress-based web applications for e-commerce and small businesses
- Designed responsive UIs and implemented backend logic
- Managed full site architecture: frontend, backend, and database
- Integrated payment processing (PayPal, Wompi)
Tech Stack: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL
University of El Salvador | Jan. 2017–Jun. 2017
- Taught computer hardware maintenance, operating system installation, and component assembly
- Instructed on preventive and corrective maintenance best practices
Computer Systems Engineer
University of El Salvador, San Miguel | Feb. 2016–Oct. 2022
Specialization: Enterprise Networks, Data Security, Infrastructure Architecture
- Docker Mastery & Advanced Container Technologies ✓
- Kubernetes Complete Guide (in progress)
- AWS Fundamentals & Cloud Architecture ✓
- [Add other completed courses]
- Kubernetes for Developers / CKA Preparation (in progress)
- [Add other labs/certifications]
- ISO 27001 Fundamentals ✓
- PCI/DSS Fundamentals ✓
- Network Security & Analysis ✓
- AWS: EC2, ECR, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM basics
- GCP: Compute Engine, Container Registry, VPC, VPN configuration
- Containerization: Docker (image creation, troubleshooting, optimization)
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, automated testing and deployments
- Infrastructure: Infrastructure automation, Linux administration
- Learning: Kubernetes fundamentals, Terraform basics
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- Network Equipment: Cisco (switches, routers), MikroTik (routers, firewalls)
- Network Design: VPC configuration, VPN setup, subnet design
- Security: Firewall rules, security groups, network segmentation
- Troubleshooting: Network diagnostics, routing, DNS, latency issues
- Tools: Wireshark, ping, traceroute, nslookup, netstat
- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Bash, Node.js
- Frameworks: NestJS, Express.js
- APIs: REST API design and implementation
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, basic schema design
- Authentication: JWT, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, SASS
- Frameworks: React (basics)
- Linux OS administration and command line
- Basic network security analysis
- Log management and monitoring
- ISO 27001 & PCI/DSS fundamentals
Full-Stack SaaS Application (DevOps & Infrastructure Focus)
Deployed a multi-tier healthcare management platform on AWS demonstrating DevOps practices.
Architecture:
- Containerization: NestJS API, React dashboards containerized with Docker
- Cloud Deployment: AWS (EC2 instances, RDS PostgreSQL, ECR container registry)
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions automated testing and deployments
- Database: PostgreSQL with backup and security configuration
- Networking: AWS VPC, security groups, proper network isolation
- Monitoring: CloudWatch logs and metrics
- Features: Patient management, lab ordering, PayPal integration, multi-tenant architecture
Tech Stack: Docker, AWS (EC2, ECR, RDS, CloudWatch), GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, NestJS, React
📍 Infrastructure Details: Private repository (available for technical review upon request)
Short-term (Next 3-6 months):
- Deepen Kubernetes knowledge through hands-on projects
- Get comfortable with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
- Build projects demonstrating advanced AWS concepts (auto-scaling, load balancing, etc.)
Long-term:
- Become proficient DevOps engineer combining cloud expertise with networking knowledge
- Pursue AWS or Kubernetes certifications
- Specialize in infrastructure optimization and reliability engineering
Technical Blogger & Content Creator:
- 📖 Hidarked Blog — Cybersecurity, safe browsing, system hardening
- 📖 paulinodev Blog — Development practices, technology stacks, industry insights
- 🎥 YouTube Creator — Cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, development best practices, news
- 👥 Community — Co-founder @nodeschoolsm community, MLH participant (2018)
- Spanish — Native
- English — Intermediate
Professional references available upon request from tech leads, managers, and collaborators who can verify technical capabilities and hands-on DevOps experience.