Hi! My name is Brittany Washington, MSc

Cloud Engineer

bgw26@tamu.edu | bgw26@rutgers.edu     862.900.9557     BGW2023 | SWE Resume

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I. Professional Summary

Certified Cloud Engineer with a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, including govcloud solutions.

Former Civil Engineer with a unique blend of technical acumen and project/budget management skills. Dedicated to architecting secure and compliant cloud environments aligned with business goals.

Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in cloud architecture, automation, CI/CD, and full stack development.

II. Education

TEXAS A&M, COLLEGE STATION, TX

Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Graduation Year: 2022

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY, NEWARK, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Minor: Computer Science

III. Personal Projects and Labs

Language Translator

- Designed and implemented a language translation services website utilizing AWS cloud services for enhanced scalability and performance.

*Architecture and Design:*

Implemented a serverless architecture using AWS Lambda for language translation functions.

*Scalability and Performance:*

Implemented performance optimizations to enhance translation speed and user experience.

*Security Measures:*

Implemented end-to-end encryption for secure language translation.

*Documentation and Collaboration:*

Created comprehensive documentation detailing the architecture, deployment procedures, and user guides.

Predictivie Application for Cryptocurrency Stocks

- Designed and implemented a predictive application for cryptocurrency stocks leveraging AWS cloud services.

*Key Contributions:*

Developed a machine learning model using AWS SageMaker for predicting stock price trends and AWS Glue for cleaning and normalizing data

*Results:*

Provided users with actionable insights for informed decision-making.

*Security and Monitoring:*

Implemented monitoring using Amazon CloudWatch for proactive issue resolution.

*Documentation and Collaboration:*

Created detailed project documentation for future reference.

Bible Readings Web App with Text-to-Speech

- Developed a user-friendly web application that allows users to listen to the Bible with session stickiness for a personalized experience.

*Key Contributions:*

Integrated AWS Polly for high-quality Text-to-Speech conversion.

Designed a user interface with session stickiness using Amazon DynamoDB.

*Results:*

Achieved positive user feedback or engagement.

*Feedback and Continuous Improvement:*

Monitored and maintained the application using Amazon CloudWatch.

*Mobile Responsiveness:*

Ensured a mobile-friendly design for accessibility across various devices.

Rental Property Management Web Application

- Designed and implemented a comprehensive rental property management web application using AWS services, offering seamless rent collection, service request handling, and secure financial transactions. Implemented advanced features for disaster recovery, chargeback handling, and real-time notifications.

*Architecture and Design:*

Deployed the application using AWS Amplify for scalable and efficient hosting.

*Database Management:*

Implemented an Amazon RDS database for storing resident information, service requests, and financial transactions.

Ensured data security through encryption-at-rest mechanisms.

*Financial Transactions:*

Integrated Amazon Pay for secure credit and debit transactions.

*Chargeback Handling:*

Automated chargeback handling processes through AWS Lambda functions, ensuring prompt and accurate updates to resident accounts.

*Disaster Recovery:*

Implemented disaster recovery strategies for seamless data restoration.

*Queue/Notification System:*

Established an Amazon SQS-based queue for efficient management of maintenance and leasing requests.

*Logging and Monitoring:*

Set up CloudWatch Alarms to monitor critical metrics and ensure proactive issue resolution.

*Security Measures:*

Implemented encryption in transit using SSL/TLS.

*Compliance and Legal Considerations:*

Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, incorporating AWS Artifact for obtaining compliance reports.

Recommendation Letter Platform for Introverts

- The platform serves as a centralized hub for introverts seeking recommendation letters and individuals willing to provide them. Implemented advanced features such as ML-driven recommendation selection, letter generation, and insightful community metrics.

*Architecture and Design:*

Developed user profiles capturing crucial details like name, credentials, workplace, and years of experience.

*Delegation System:*

Designed a delegation system allowing users to express their interest in either requesting or writing recommendation letters.

*ML-Driven Recommendation Selection:*

Integrated machine learning algorithms to analyze user credentials, workplace, and skills for recommending the most suitable letter writers.

*Letter Generation Module:*

Implemented an automated letter generation module ensuring standardized and professional content.

*Natural Language Processing (NLP):*

Utilized NPL techniques to analyze the content of recommedation letters.

*Skills Heatmap:*

Generate a skills heatmap based on the aggregated data showing the frequency and importance of various skills mentioned in the recommendation letters.

*Community Insight Dashboard::*

Summarized key metrics, including the number of recommendation letters created, most endorsed skills, and user engagement trends.

*Development and Production Website:*

Established separate development and production environments for disaster recovery and testing purposes.

*Future Enhancements:*

Continued development includes expanding ML models, refining NLP algorithms, and enhancing the community insight dashboard for a more personalized user experience.

Government Data Analytics Dashboard

Designed and developed a comprehensive Government Data Analytics Dashboard using GovCloud services to analyze large-scale government datasets.

Leveraged Amazon Athena and Amazon QuickSight to visualize complex data sets, enabling informed decision-making for government agencies.

Implemented robust security measures to safeguard sensitive information, adhering to stringent government data protection standards.

Emergency Notification System

Spearheaded the design and implementation of a Cloud-based Emergency Notification System tailored for government agencies.

Integrated SMS alerts, email notifications, and geolocation services for targeted emergency communication, improving response times.

Developed a resilient and fault-tolerant architecture to guarantee system availability during critical situations.

Compliance Monitoring Tool

Engineered a cutting-edge Compliance Monitoring Tool using GovCloud services to track and enforce adherence to government regulations and policies.

Implemented automated compliance checks, reducing manual efforts and enhancing accuracy in policy adherence assessments.

Conducted regular audits and assessments, contributing to the continuous improvement of the organization's compliance posture.

IV. Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, 2023

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 2023

CloudUp For Her AWS Program

AWS Certified Machine Learning (expected: May 2024)

V. Experience

PROJECT ENGINEER

ARCHER WESTERN CONSTRUCTION

Start Date: May 2022

End Date: Current

Designed a company-wide excel application to manage changes to scope, cost and documentation. This application was applied to monitor a successful $80M commercial development resulting in equipment, labor and subcontractor cost reducing by 20% below estimated margins.

Collaborated with legal in the drafting and reviewing subcontractor bonds contracts to ensure that they captured the important points of the subcontractor bond.

Implemented risk management and risk assessment to manage, prioritize and reduce risk for the organization

GRC ANALYST

SIMPLYCYBER.IO

Start Date: JANUARY 2020

End Date: May 2022

Prepared, executed, and audited a subset of NIST SP 800-53 controls, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Designed and implemented information security policies to establish authorized access management and authenticator management for both internal and third-party personnel.

Studied and performed different forms of social engineering to learn mitigation techniques

Skill Proficiency

VI. Skill Proficiency

Project Management
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Infrastructure
Disaster Recovery Planning
Firewall Configuration
Docker and Kubernetes
Cloud Computing Services
OSI & TCP/IP Model
NIST SP 800-53
SQL, Redis
Networking
Report Writing
Multi-Factor authentication (Okta, OAuth/SAML)
Queue and Notification Management
Encryption Management
GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
Security
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