Hi, I’m Kevin!

I’m a technology enthusiast based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. I tend to specialize in Linux and cloud systems, though I’ve also done some interesting things with networking, VoIP, programming, and even Active Directory.

I used to run Linux on my desktop and laptop systems, but I converted to macOS about 10 years ago. I found that it combined a compelling graphical desktop with all the UNIX under pinnings I need. Shortly afterward, I realized how I could get apps that worked more or less seamlessly across my MacBook and iPhone, and I’ve been using Apple hardware ever since. (I do run Linux - specifically Fedora - on all my home lab hardware, though.)

Apart from tinkering with technology, I also enjoy being outdoors. Depending on the day, that could mean hiking, walking my dog, or riding one of my motorcycles.

Skills

  • HTML5 — 8 out of 10
  • CSS3 — 7 out of 10
  • JavaScript — 6 out of 10
  • Java — 4 out of 10
  • Python — 7 out of 10
  • Swift — 5 out of 10
  • GitHub — 8 out of 10
  • AWS — 7 out of 10
  • Apple — 9 out of 10
  • Linux — 9 out of 10
  • Windows — 8 out of 10
  • Docker — 8 out of 10

Experience

Lead Cloud Engineer

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

As part of the cloud team, I am responsible for managing AWS environments for multiple projects and users. This includes creating and updating CloudFormation templates used to deploy and manage standard resource configurations as well as larger stacks for custom resources and applications.

Additionaly, I am responsible for the development and management of identity and access management environments for several projects. This including working with external institutions to allow users to login via federated credentials using SAML.

System Architect

London Computer Systems

As part of the systems team, I was responsible for managing numerous Linux and Windows systems as well as all networking equipment. This included requesting IP space from ARIN and configuring BGP peering with multiple providers.

While at LCS, I also created a hosted multi-tenant VoIP PBX solution using a combination of open source software and custom programming.

System Administrator

SurgeNet

I was responsible for all aspects of running a local internet service provider. This included managing Linux and Windows servers, network switches and routers, and dial-up modem banks.