Brandon Gray
Sr. Software Engineer at Principal Financial Group
- Role
- Sr Software Engineer at Principal Financial Group
- Location
- Des Moines, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brandon Gray
I am a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer with extensive experience designing and implementing scalable, high-availability cloud solutions. My expertise includes optimizing AWS infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency, automating deployments for rapid delivery, and implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and AWS CDK.With a strong DevOps background, I streamline development workflows, enhance collaboration between teams, and ensure seamless integration of services. Prior to AWS, I spent over a decade as a Linux System Administrator, gaining deep insights into server management and security protocols that drive robust cloud architectures.My commitment to continuous learning and staying on the cutting edge of cloud technologies has allowed me to consistently deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
Experience
Sr Software Engineer
Apr 2007 — Present
Designed, deployed, and maintained scalable, high-availability cloud infrastructure for diverse clients, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.Leveraged Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Python, AWS CDK) to automate processes, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing deployment time.Developed cloud automation to enhance developer enablement, leading to improved team collaboration and increased productivity.Secured AWS environments using industry best practices and rigorous company standards, mitigating risks and safeguarding data integrity.Implemented Ansible Tower for managing RedHat servers, reducing manual intervention, increasing system consistency, and optimizing resource management.Automated compliance with CIS benchmarks for Linux servers, enhancing security and ensuring adherence to best practices, lowering the risk of security vulnerabilities.Collaborated cross-functionally as a solutions architect to deliver tailored, effective solutions that align with client business objectives.
Education
University of Northern Iowa
BS, Computer Science
1999 — 2004
University of Illinois Springfield
MS, Computer Science
2011 — 2016
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Python
- Solaris
- Aix
- Servers
- Php
- Programming
- Ibm Aix
- Unix
- Perl
- Sql
- Linux
- Unix Shell Scripting
- Java
- Ruby
- Operating Systems
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