Mark Armstrong

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Profile Summary:

As a dedicated IT professional with over a year and a half of experience in help desk support, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management and am eager to advance my career in cloud computing. To facilitate this transition, I have obtained both AWS Certified Solutions Architect and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certifications. My background has equipped me with a robust foundation in technical support, problem-solving, and exceptional customer service, all of which I am excited to leverage in the dynamic and rapidly evolving cloud landscape.

Skills

  • Cloud: AWS, Infrastructure as Code, Virtualization, CI/CD, SQL
  • Programming Languages: Python Bash, HTML, Java, C#
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Mac
  • Projects

    Personal Website (CV Host)

    Technologies: AWS(Route 53, S3, CloudFront, ACM, WAF), HTML

  • Utilized AWS services (Route 53, S3, CloudFront, ACM and WAF) to create a secure and scalable hosting environment.
  • Implemented AWS WAF to safeguard the website against common web vulnerabilities.
  • Desgined the site with HTML and CSS, prioritizing responsiveness and user experience.
  • Multi-Tier Web Application with Load Balancing and Auto Scaling

    Technologies: AWS(EC2, RDS, S3, ALB, ASG, CloudWatch)

  • Configured EC2 instances for web and application servers, with RDS for database management.
  • Deployed an Application Load Balancer (ALB) to distribute traffic and an Auto Scaling Group (ASG) to automatically adjust instance count based on demand.
  • Set up CloudWatch alarms to montior resource utilization and trigger automated scaling, maintaining application performance.
  • Experience

    Cloud Computing Consultant | Freelance | 07/2024 - Current

  • Consultant for small businesses on transitioning from on-premises infrastructure to highly available, secure, and scalable solutions using AWS Cloud services
  • Desktop Analyst 1 | Dane Street | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA| 01/2023 - 07/2024

  • Achieved resolution of over 1,800 support tickets within the initial three months, attaining an 84% resolution success rate, a significant improvement over historical benchmarks. This performance led to a 32% reduction in customer complaints, demonstrating enhanced problem-solving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Deployed a secure, scalable third-party email security solution that leverages AI to scan and filter all incoming emails, reducing ransomware, phishing, and malware threats by 70% through automated detection and blocking.
  • Supported the development team with AWS tasks, including updating Route 53 alias stacks and configuring AWS Workspaces for departments requiring Windows virtual machines.
  • Oversaw hardware inventory management and tracked IT department purchases to facilitate accurate budget forecasting for the upcoming year.
  • Gathered and compiled all required documentation for the IT department portion for HITRUST recertification for 2023 and 2024.
  • Cyber Security Analyst, Intern | Purple Frog Graphics | West Palm Beach, FL, USA | 06/2021 - 08/2021

  • Led the design and development of a comprehensive cybersecurity training program, covering phishing, ransomware, and social engineering scenarios, with strategies for threat response. Integrated into the quarterly training regimen for all employees.
  • Developed and presented a cybersecurity strategy presentation to company executives, outlining improvement measures for enhancing security across multiple organizational areas.
  • Certifications

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

  • SAA-CO3
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • CLF-CO2
  • Education

    Bachelor of Applied Science | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth Beach, FL, USA | 08/2018 - 05/2022

  • Major in Information Management - Security and Network Assurance