Thomas Wimprine

About Thomas Wimprine

I am a seasoned Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer with a track record of designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With expertise spanning AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD automation, I’m passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to drive operational efficiency and empower business transformation.Throughout my career, I’ve navigated diverse roles, from systems administration to consulting, each experience deepening my understanding of how technology supports business goals. My recent work focuses on cloud and automation, and I’m currently advancing my AWS credentials, starting with the Cloud Practitioner exam and progressing to Solutions Architect and AI certifications.My unique background as a paramedic brings a results-oriented approach to tech: I thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments and am adept at delivering under pressure. Now, I’m actively seeking remote opportunities where I can contribute my cloud and DevOps skills, lead projects, and innovate with forward-thinking teams.Feel free to connect if you’re looking for someone committed to transforming technology operations with a focus on security, automation, and scalability.

Experience

1. Paramedic

   Acadian Ambulance

   Apr 2021 — Present · Metairie, LA, US

   Manage critical situations and scenes involving multiple responding agencies include fire departments, police departments and other responders.• Manage potential life-threatening trauma and/or medical conditions in uncontrolled circumstances and environments while treating patients in a respectful and dignified manner.• Control emotionally charged situations involving patients, family and potentially bystanders.• Administer appropriate treatments and medications, including controlled substances, correctly and timely in stressful situations.• Train and evaluate new EMTs and Paramedics to appropriate standards in a constructive and positive manner.• Meet, discuss and present solutions to operational situations with CxO executives.• Lead “Explorers” program in local area to teach EMT skills to high school students.

Education

• University of New Orleans

  Mathematics

  2004 — 2012

• freeCodeCamp

  Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Vmware
• Servers
• Vpn
• Management
• Data Center
• Networking
• Sql
• Linux
• System Administration
• Software Documentation
• Virtualization
• Storage
• Linux System Administration
• Microsoft Exchange
• Active Directory
• Unix
• Operating Systems
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Firewalls
• Disaster Recovery
• Project Management
• Sharepoint