J Alejandro Rodriguez Parra - Platform Engineer

Contact Information

Profile

Passionate about cloud and cloud-native technologies with over 10 years of experience in GNU/Linux systems. I specialize in modernizing applications, optimizing infrastructure costs, and implementing scalable, reliable solutions using a mix of cutting-edge technologies and automation practices. Always eager to experiment and share knowledge, I enjoy solving complex challenges and driving efficiency through data-driven strategies and cost-benefit analysis.

Skills

  • Cloud Technologies: AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub, Spinnaker, ArgoCD, DroneCI
  • DevOps Practices: Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Monitoring
  • Disaster Recovery: AWS-based architectures
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP) May 2024 – May 2027
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate May 2024 — May 2027
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA) 2019 – 2019
  • Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) 2017 – 2017
  • ITIL Foundations 2011 v3 2013 – 2013

Employment History

Sr. Platform Engineer - OCCMundial.com, Remote

February 2022 – Present

  • Developed and implemented system capacity management strategies using data analysis, optimizing resource utilization and improving operational efficiency by 40%.
  • Led cost optimization efforts through automation of deployments and configurations, reducing deployment time by 90% and associated costs by 30%.
  • Implemented DevOps strategies focused on data-driven planning, improving system reliability and reducing time-to-market.
  • Conducted cost-benefit analysis to identify optimization opportunities, achieving an 80% reduction in deployment times.
  • Utilized critical thinking to continually evaluate and improve production technologies, quickly adapting to new market demands.

Leader of Cloud & Delivery Practices - OCCMundial.com, Remote

February 2022 – February 2023

  • Designed and executed a DevOps strategy that reduced deployment time by 80% while improving system reliability.
  • Led cloud infrastructure optimization initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.

Site Reliability Engineer - Wizeline, Remote

October 2021 – January 2022

  • Supported global consulting projects, including work for a major streaming entertainment service, focusing on optimizing cloud infrastructure and enhancing reliability.
  • Applied cloud-native solutions and best practices to scale services, improving system performance and user experience for millions of customers.
  • Collaborated with global teams to implement cloud infrastructure improvements and resolve complex incidents efficiently.

Sr. Cloud Engineer - OCCMundial, Queretaro

October 2018 – October 2021

  • Led cloud-native solutions implementation using Kubernetes, enhancing scalability and system resilience.
  • Designed disaster recovery architectures on AWS to ensure business continuity and reduce potential downtime.
  • Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, Spinnaker, and ArgoCD, reducing time-to-market.
  • Conducted Chaos Engineering tests to improve system resilience using Netflix’s Simian Army methodology.

Architecture Lead & Technical Support Manager - Tralix, Queretaro

April 2013 – October 2018

  • Led Systems Architecture team, focusing on risk analysis, capacity planning, and continuous improvement of incident and capacity management processes.
  • Designed and implemented cloud solutions for both private and AWS environments.
  • Managed a private cloud infrastructure based on OpenStack, improving system stability and performance.
  • Spearheaded automation initiatives with Ansible, reducing manual intervention and operational costs.
  • Managed technical support and change management processes for Tralix’s Email Marketing product, ensuring SLA/SLO adherence and service quality.

Education

  • Licenciatura in Administracion de Empresas, Universidad de Londres, Queretaro
    April 2015 – April 2018

Courses

  • Bootcamp Python Avanzado, Código Facilito
    April 2023 – August 2023
  • DevOps Culture and Mindset, Coursera
    April 2020 – June 2020
  • Running Container-Enabled Microservices on AWS, Amazon Web Services
    December 2020
  • DevOps Engineering on AWS, Amazon Web Services
    April 2020