Jordan Clark

PROFILE

DevOps Solutions Architect with extensive experience in cloud computing, orchestration tools, and container-based infrastructure. Possess a deep understanding of tools across the infrastructure stack. Committed to loyalty, integrity, and delivering high-quality work.

  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, DigitalOcean
  • Provisioning Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet
  • Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, ECS
  • Cloud-Native Storage: Ceph, Longhorn, GlusterFS
  • Monitoring: Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Log Management: Loki, Elk Stack, Graylog
  • Networking: Open vSwitch, Cumulus
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab-CI, Argo CD, Flux

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance DevOps Solution Architect

2018 - Present

Educational Service Unit 10 (ESU10), Kearney, NE

1999 - 2018

UNIX System Engineer

2002 - 2018

  • Developed tools for migrating accounts and services to an OpenLDAP directory.
  • Successfully migrated services from Solaris to Linux, working with various Linux distributions.
  • Created backup tools based on rsync to provide data snapshots while optimizing data transfers and storage.
  • Led the transition from traditional servers to virtualization, orchestration, private cloud computing, and container-driven infrastructure.
  • Conducted training sessions for peers on networking, security, automation, and cloud technologies.
UNIX Systems Administrator

2000 - 2002

  • Managed the migration of accounts and services from True64 UNIX to Solaris.
  • Administered Solaris systems across central and western Nebraska.
  • Provided network support on Cisco routers and switches.
Helpdesk Technician

1999 - 2000

  • Delivered Level 1 technical support to 34 K12 school districts across central Nebraska.
  • Resolved a wide range of daily operational issues.

Recent Work (2018 - Present)

  • Docker and Kubernetes Trainer (2018 - Present): Conducted over 50 Docker and Kubernetes Foundations workshops for a single client, training more than 1000 engineers since 2018, with a focus on Kubernetes.

  • DevOps Coach/Trainer (2018 - Present): Developed and delivered workshops on various topics, including Advanced Kubernetes Operations, Network Automation with Ansible/Python, and Cloud Infrastructure Management with Terraform.

  • Custom Container Images (2018 - Present): Maintained custom Docker images for clients, including both private registries and public images on Docker Hub.

  • Cloud-Native Infrastructure (2018 - Present): Specialized in cloud-native infrastructure, with a focus on Linux systems, while assisting in modernization and migration projects, such as .NET Core/PostgreSQL applications to Kubernetes clusters.

  • Advanced Routing (2018 - Present): Implemented advanced routing solutions, including remote VPN setups and BGP routing providing hands-on expertise in networking.

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska – Kearney, Kearney, NE College of Business and Technology, Telecommunications Management

Completed 110 credits towards the degree.