Josh
Espinoza

Full Stack Development Operations Engineer

Work Experience

DevOps Engineer

| Provo City School District | July 2022 - Present

  • Designed and executed CI/CD pipelines for various software projects, accelerating development cycles and ensuring quality and reliability of software releases.
  • Leveraged Docker and other containerization technologies to deploy and manage applications across multiple environments, optimizing resource utilization and performance.
  • Collaborated as part of security teams to adhere to industry standards and best practices, enforcing secure coding practices and performing regular vulnerability scans and audits.
  • Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery strategies, safeguarding critical data and systems from potential failures and data loss.
  • Contributed to agile software development methodologies, using Github and other tools to facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams.
  • Resolved production issues quickly and efficiently, providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise to ensure optimal system availability and performance.
  • Researched and evaluated new tools and technologies to enhance development and deployment processes, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
  • Effectively led and managed a dynamic development team to successfully deliver high-quality projects within specified timelines, ensuring seamless coordination and collaboration among team members. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in delegating tasks, providing guidance, and fostering a productive work environment, resulting in the successful completion of multiple projects

Web Development Engineer

| Provo City School District | July 2011 - July 2022

  • Built responsive and user-friendly web applications using cutting-edge front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Developed efficient and optimized server-side code using powerful back-end technologies like PHP, Python.
  • Worked with UI/UX designers to create visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
  • Integrated third-party APIs and services (e.g., payment gateways, social media platforms, or mapping services) into web applications to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams (designers, developers, and stakeholders) to gather requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Stayed abreast of the latest web development trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, incorporating them into projects when appropriate.
  • Resolved bugs and addressed performance issues through troubleshooting, debugging, and refactoring code.
  • Actively participated in agile development methodologies to ensure effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Advanced Level Skills:

  • PHP
  • Python
  • Docker
  • Ubuntu/Linux
  • Servers
  • Linux
  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript
  • Wordpress
  • MySQL/MariaDB
  • MacOS
  • Windows
  • Bash Scripting