Christian Etienne
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About
IT Professional working as a Systems Support Technician
I am a Systems Support Technician with four years of experience in IT and over a decade in customer service. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing from Western Governors University, I developed a strong foundation in cloud technologies and infrastructure management.
My learning journey has focused on transitioning into cloud engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. I have dedicated time to mastering tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible, and continue to expand my skills in cloud-native technologies and modern IT practices.
Skills & Tools
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AWSAmazon Web Services is a cloud computing platform by Amazon.
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AzureMicrosoft Azure is a cloud computing service by Microsoft. -
DockerDocker delivers software in containers using OS-level virtualization.
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Git/GitHubGit is a distributed version control system. GitHub allows for hosting and collaborating on Git repos.
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KubernetesKubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform.
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GoGo is an open-source programming language that makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.
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PythonPython is a high-level, interpreted programming language.
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BashBash is a Unix shell and command language. -
TerraformTerraform is an open-source infrastructure as code software tool by HashiCorp. -
AnsibleAnsible is an open-source software provisioning, configuration management, and application-deployment tool.
Resume
Work Experience
Systems Support Technician
2022 - Present
UMBC Training Centers, Columbia, MD
- Provided tier 1 and tier 2 help desk support for employees and students, resolving technical issues promptly and effectively.
- Configured, deployed, and managed servers and lab machines for student learning environments, by writing and leveraging Bash and PowerShell scripts, and Ansible.
- Managed company devices, users, security policies, configuration settings, certificates, and other resources in Azure AD and Entra ID.
- Analyzed, researched, and documented unknown issues and processes for remediation.
Technical Support Engineer
2021 - 2022
Thrive NextGen, Bethesda, MD
- Collaborated with a team of three at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart to provide comprehensive IT support for approximately 1,000 users, including students, faculty, and staff.
- Built, deployed, and maintained a variety of systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.
- Managed devices such as computers and iPads using Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, including Jamf Pro, Intune, and Kaseya.
- Installed, monitored, and troubleshooted network and infrastructure devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing
2024
Western Governors University
I have achieved my B.S. in Cloud Computing from WGU, focusing on AWS technologies, with hands-on experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and DevOps practices, while earning industry certifications to prepare for cloud engineering and solutions architect roles.
Software Developer Foundations
2023
UMBC Training Centers
A comprehensive training program that focuses on developing Python and data analytics skills, covering topics such as Python programming fundamentals, data manipulation and analysis using libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
Certifications
Feel free to verify my certifications or view my badges on Credly.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect -
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner -
CompTIA Cloud+ -
CompTIA Security+ -
CompTIA Network+
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CompTIA A+ -
ITILv4 FoundationVerify Badge
WGU Certified Cloud DevOpsVerify Badge
WGU Certified Cloud SecurityVerify Badge
Software Developer FoundationsProjects
Cloud Resume Challenge
Full-stack serverless resume site with real-time visitor tracking.
- Forrest Brazeal's Cloud Resume Challenge
- S3 static hosting + CloudFront CDN and custom domain
- Python Lambdas and DynamoDB for visitor count persistence
- Infrastructure automated with AWS SAM and CI/CD via GitHub Actions
- Unit tests and deployment validation for reliability
Kubernetes Resume Challenge
Portfolio project showcasing container orchestration and DevOps.
- Forrest Brazeal's Kubernetes Resume Challenge
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions, testing and multi-environment deployments
- Production-ready Kubernetes: ConfigMaps/Secrets, HPA, health checks, rolling updates
- Helm charts and automation with Makefile commands; EKS migration planning
CLI Weather Application
Python CLI app demonstrating API integration and UX design.
- Cross-platform CLI with colored output and multiple location formats
- OpenWeatherMap API integration with error handling and input validation
- Modular Python design separating CLI, API, and config logic
- User-friendly menu, unit selection, and location memory
Proxmox Homelab
Self-hosted homelab using Proxmox and containerized services.
- Maintained lab with Proxmox, Docker, and Linux for hands-on DevOps experience
- IaC via YAML and Docker Compose for reproducible deployments
- Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for metrics and visualization
- Centralized dashboard and YAML-configured service management
- Focus on automation, reliability, and scalability