LEE KIRKLAND

weeman.kirkland@gmail.com 

SUMMARY

• Software/DevOps Engineer with over 8 years experience in object-oriented programming; developing, testing and debugging code, and setting up applications needed in DevOps.

• Quick learner when mastering new technologies; extremely successful working in

• both team and self-directed work environments.

• Great self-starter, and motivated.

• Previous experience in system administration and network administration

COMPUTER SKILLS

Languages

• Strong experience in Java, PHP, C#, C++, C, and HTML

• Proficient experience in JavaScript, Groovy, Angular, Node.js, and ASP.net

Software

• Linux, Windows, Visual Studio, MS Office Suite, MYSQL, Unity, Jenkins, Teamcity, Git, Behat, PHPUnit, Docker, Selenium, and Microsoft Expressions

Certifications

Security+, MCSA, IASO (Mgt Level I), DoD Information Assurance Awareness

EXPERIENCE

Sapient Logic LLC Jun 2023 - Present

Systems Engineer

• Continuesly worked  on Tekton pipelines for CICD in an openshift cluster.

• Setup systems on board ship to connect ships in a federated network.

• Setup openshift clusters for testing and preproduction.

• Troubleshooted issues with pod deployments on ships and in a testing environment. 

Technologies: Openshift, Tekton, Element, Matrix, Jfrog, Redhat 

VektorMedical Dec 2021 – Feb 2023

Senior DevOps Engineer

• Make sure security is integrated with pipeline by automating operational processes as needed with accuracy

• Build and maintain tools, solutions and microservices associated with deployment and operations platform, ensuring that all security gates are followed to make the application secure

• Actively troubleshoot any issues that arise during testing and production, catching and

• solving issues before launch

• Deploy product updates as required while implementing integrations when they arise

• Manage code deployments, fixes, updates and related processes

• Work with open-source technologies as needed

• Work with CI/CD tools, and source control such as GIT

• Working with AWS to generate new images to be used for Build Agents

• AWS experience with security groups, and VPCs.

Technologies: TeamCity, Docker, Angular, AWS, Selenium, Kotlin, Python and Gradle

Geocent, LLC Feb 2017 – Dec 2021

Security DevOps Engineer Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

• Make sure security is integrated with pipeline by automating operational processes as needed with accuracy

• Build and maintain tools, solutions and microservices associated with deployment and operations platform, ensuring that all security gates are followed to make the application secure

• Actively troubleshoot any issues that arise during testing and production, catching and

• solving issues before launch

• Deploy product updates as required while implementing integrations when they arise

• Manage code deployments, fixes, updates and related processes

• Work with open-source technologies as needed

• Work with CI/CD tools, and source control such as GIT

• Use architecture as code to deploy containers/services in Openshift

Technologies: Jenkins, Groovy, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker, Fortify, Twist Lock, Nexxus, Angular, AWS, Selenium, and Gradle

Lead/Software Engineer III Sep 2018 – Jan 2020

• Lead an agile team in delivering requirements to the customer

• Responsible for moving pipeline from Gitlab CI/CD to Jenkins

• Manage CI/CD pipeline and one touch deployments

• Automate stand up architecture in both pre-prod and production environment and delivering on a deadline

• Direct project to deliver/cater to customer requirements

• Responsible for designing and setting up architecture for production environment

Technologies: Jenkins, Docker, PHP, GitLab, GlusterFS, AWS, Selenium, and Opensource technologies

Software Engineer II Feb 2017 – Sep 2018

• Programmed and customized plugins, themes, add-ons, and parsers for SETA Learning Management System- Moodle- using PHP based on customer requirements

• Created unit test and Behat test based on customer requirements

• Conducted code reviews

• Oversaw the design and creation of the pipeline

• Performed agile software development practices, such as user story point estimation, demonstrations during sprint reviews, and setting up the continuous integration pipeline

• Using Docker to implement parallel testing

• Oversaw setting up environments for development and User acceptance test

Technologies: Jenkins, Docker, PHP, GitLab, ClusterFS, and Opensource technologies

ASM Research Jul 2015 – Feb 2017

Web Developer

• Programmed or customized plugins, themes, add-ons, and parsers for Totara LMS using PHP based on customer requirements

• Implemented Concurrent Integration environment

• Implemented GIT servers for use for code management

• Implemented Web servers based on requirements

• Created unit test and Behat test based on customer requirements

• Used C# and C++ for custom parsers to help with information reordering to make user creation easier

Technologies: Jenkins, Docker, PHP, and Opensource technologies

General Dynamics C4 Systems Jun 2010 – Aug 2012

Technician I

• Managed the Tactical Ground Reporting (TIGR) “Help Desk”

• Responsible for asset management and for maintaining close to $500,000 in monetary assets

• Assisted customers with technical challenges concerning access and usage of the TGIR system

• Supported FSRs (field service representatives) with issues pertaining to customer usage/access to the TIGR system. User and FSR worldwide assistance was provided by phone, email, and Remote Desktop

• Maintained servers by installing updates and running routine system maintenance

• Provided solutions to resolve challenges with applications such as IIS, MYSQL, and Windows Server 2003

• Worked ‘hand in hand’ with System Engineers, FSR, and customers to provide world class problem identification, recommendations and support

• Instrumental in moving the “Help Desk” from Newport News, Virginia to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland

United States Army Jan 2005 – Jan 2010

Team Chief, Information Technology Specialist (25B)

• Responsible for providing automation support to a brigade sized organization (approx. 1500 users)

• Supervised five network support individuals

• Accountable for over $400,000 worth of equipment with no reportable loss

• Required significant adaptability and willingness to work long hours to satisfy customer demands under extremely diverse “no fail” conditions

• Network support locations varied from Garrison to deployments in Iraq

• Supported critical network functions including Non-Secure and Secure Networks that consisted of Voice over IP services, network servers and network applications. Network applications included Falcon view, Exchange, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Vista, Active directory, and SNMPc Monitor

EXPERIENCE

B.S., Computer Science, Lynchburg College, 2015

CLEARANCE

Public Trust, Department of Homeland Security, ICE Top Secret, DoD, INACTIVE