Matthew K.

About Matthew K.

12+ years of experience in the computer software, hardware, networking, and security industries, I am a highly skilled GCP Cloud Engineer with a passion for cloud computing. My expertise includes demonstrated and successful experience in Cloud Infrastructure Architecture and Implementation, as well as proficiency in cloud-native and open-source resources and services.My GCP expertise includes in-depth knowledge of services such as IAM, Cloud Identity, Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Storage, Google Kubernetes, Cloud SQL Database Solution, VPC Network, Cloud VPN, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor, Load Balancing, Cloud Composer, Dataflow, DataStream, BigQuery, PubSub, Cloud Logging and Monitoring, Database Migration, Migrate for Compute Engine, Cloud Physics, Deployment Manager, VM Manager, Terraform, Ansible, SCM (Git), and more. This allows me to design and implement robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization.As a GCP Cloud Engineer, I have a deep understanding of best practices for cloud computing, including security, performance, and reliability. I am skilled in designing and building cloud-native applications, as well as migrating on-premise workloads to the cloud. I am also proficient in leveraging DevOps tools and methodologies, including CI/CD, automation, and configuration management.In addition to my technical expertise, I am also an outstanding performer with a proven track record of success. I am passionate about staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to help organizations achieve their cloud computing goals. My commitment to excellence has led to successful projects and satisfied clients.If you are looking for a skilled GCP Cloud Engineer and DevOps with a passion for cloud computing, please feel free to reach out to me. I am always eager to discuss new opportunities and collaborate on exciting projects.

Experience

1. Staff Cloud Engineer

   Dexian

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Designed, deployed, and automated scalable GCP environments using Terraform, GitHub, and IaC best practices- Troubleshot complex production issues—including networking, IAM, firewall, and service reliability—while providing rapid escalation support to minimize downtime- Served as a GCP Subject Matter Expert (SME), coaching cross-functional teams and conducting structured Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions to build operational capability- Implemented secure, high-availability architectures with auto-scaling, disaster recovery, effective IAM governance, and continuous monitoring using Cloud Logging & Cloud Monitoring- Led cloud operations and engineering initiatives by guiding team members, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth execution of GCP infrastructure projects.

Education

• Clayton State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology