Mark Darland
AWS Cloud Architect and AWS DevOps

Mark Darland - Amazon Web Services Cloud Technologies

Mark Darland - In the domain of cloud computing, having a comprehensive skill set is critical for addressing the complexities of deploying, managing, and securing applications and services across cloud platforms. Below is a detailed breakdown of my computing skills:Technical Skills: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Familiarity with offerings such as AWS EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, Route 53 an Amazon RDSPlatform as a Service (PaaS): Understanding of cloud-based platforms like AWS Elastic Beanstalk that enable application deployment without focusing on the underlying infrastructure.Serverless Computing: Proficiency in AWS Lambda, AWS Java, AWS .NET and AWS PowerShell SDKs.Storage Services: Knowledge of storage solutions like AWS S3, GP2, GP3 and Provisioned IOPS devices.Database Management: Experience with managed databases like AWS RDS, DyanmoDB, Microsoft SQL Server 2019/2022, MySQL 8.0 and MariaDB 10.0 Deployments.Networking: Familiarity with Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Content Delivery Network (CDN), and load balancing.Monitoring and Logging: Proficiency in monitoring services like AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrailDevOps Tools: Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline.Identity and Access Management (IAM): Skills in managing access to cloud resources through roles, policies, and permissions.Security Services: Experience with AWS Inspector, Amazon Macie and Amazon GuardDutyScripting and Automation: Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash for cloud automation. Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and Ansible.Soft Skills: Project Management: Ability to lead cloud migration or deployment projects.Communication: Effective communication skills for explaining complex cloud architectures to stakeholders and team members.Analytical Thinking: Problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting cloud-based issues.Financial Acumen: Understanding of cloud pricing models and cost optimization techniques.Teamwork: Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams, including network experts, developers, and architects.Online Courses: Utilization of Udemy and Pluralsight for continuing education purposes.Webinars and Conferences: Attending industry-specific events offering fresh insights and networking opportunities.