Hello, World!

I’m Princeton A. Strong, a DevOps Engineer and Cloud Automation Consultant with 7+ years of experience in building scalable infrastructure, automating deployments, and optimizing cloud environments. My expertise spans across cloud platforms, container orchestration, security, monitoring, and CI/CD automation, enabling teams to deliver reliable and high-performing solutions efficiently.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, specializing in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), and CI/CD automation to improve efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness.

📜 Active Certifications

✔ CNCF: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
✔ AWS: Solutions Architect – Associate, Cloud Practitioner
✔ Microsoft: Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
✔ Linux Foundation: Certified System Administrator
✔ HashiCorp: Terraform Associate
✔ CloudBees: Jenkins Engineer

🛠 Core Skills & Tools

✅ Cloud & Containers: AWS, Azure, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Podman, Argo CD
✅ Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Packer, Azure Bicep
✅ CI/CD & Automation: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Rundeck
✅ Security & Compliance: IAM, DevSecOps, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace
✅ Languages & Scripting: Python, Golang, C#, Bash, PowerShell
✅ Version Control & Collaboration: Git, Bitbucket, SVN, Gitea

🚀 DevOps & Cloud Expertise

• Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

  • Designed and deployed scalable cloud environments with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and security.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and management for AWS and Azure environments, reducing deployment time and increasing consistency.
  • Developed custom-built OS images and AMIs to standardize deployments and improve provisioning efficiency.

• CI/CD Pipeline Optimization

  • Built and maintained fully automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and TeamCity to streamline deployment workflows.
  • Integrated security compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines to align with DevSecOps best practices.
  • Automated testing, container builds, and deployments, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.

• Containerization & Orchestration

  • Containerized legacy applications to improve portability, scalability, and ease of deployment across multiple environments.
  • Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters, optimizing workload distribution and improving application resilience.
  • Leveraged Helm and Argo CD for automated deployments and enhanced application lifecycle management.

• Security & Compliance

  • Developed IAM security policies to enforce least-privilege access, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Implemented cloud security best practices, including automated logging, access controls, and vulnerability scanning.
  • Designed security compliance metrics and automated alerting solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and Dynatrace.

• Cost Optimization & Performance Monitoring

  • Developed cost-saving infrastructure policies, including auto-scaling, instance scheduling, and automated shutdown processes to reduce cloud expenses.
  • Deployed real-time monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana, enabling proactive performance tuning and incident response.
  • Streamlined logging and observability through centralized logging solutions (ELK, Splunk), improving troubleshooting and security monitoring.

📖 Continuous Learning & Development

I am committed to continuous learning and staying ahead in cloud computing, automation, and DevOps best practices. Currently focused on:

• Expanding expertise in programming languages (Python, Golang, and JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Advancing knowledge in security automation, including zero-trust architecture and container security.
• Enhancing Kubernetes automation through GitOps practices and custom operator development.

📬 Let’s Connect!

📧 Email: princeton.strong@outlook.com

I’m always excited to collaborate on DevOps projects, discuss cloud automation strategies, and share best practices. If you’re looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to optimize your cloud infrastructure, feel free to reach out! 🚀