Christian Etienne

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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

  • AWS
    Amazon Web Services is a cloud computing platform by Amazon.
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    Azure
    Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service by Microsoft.
  • Docker
    Docker delivers software in containers using OS-level virtualization.
  • Git/GitHub
    Git is a distributed version control system. GitHub allows for hosting and collaborating on Git repos.
  • Kubernetes Logo
    Kubernetes
    Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform.
  • Go
    Go is an open-source programming language that makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.
  • Python
    Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language.
  • Bash Logo
    Bash
    Bash is a Unix shell and command language.
  • Terraform Logo
    Terraform
    Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code software tool by HashiCorp.
  • Ansible Logo
    Ansible
    Ansible 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.

Projects

Cloud Resume Challenge

GitHub

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

GitHub

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

GitHub

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

GitHub

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