Kenton Damian Shade

PROFILE
● Technical and Project Consultant to management teams for various IT projects including DevOps, cloud,
application development, and UI/UX solutions.
● Consultant for DevOps: CI/CD architecture including application deployment strategy, advising internal, onshore,
and offshore teams
● Diverse operational experience in IT systems, applications, and business analysis. Several years of experience
creating customized solutions addressing specific customer requirements, improving productivity, and increasing
efficiency.
● Extensive open source experience in OS (Linux), application, and server technologies, including containerization
(Docker, Kubernetes), custom architecture solutions, and CI/CD expertise in combining these technologies.
● DevOps expertise in integration with third party CI/CD services, including Bitbucket Pipelines and GitHub Actions
utilizing Docker on AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure.
HIGH LEVEL SKILLS
● Technical:
○ Linux: administration, containerization, automation, utility and software installation, user access and
configuration. Bash, CLI expertise, et al.
○ AWS: EC2, ECS, VPC, RDS, S3, S3 Glacier, EFS (NFS), Cloudfront (CDN), AWS-CLI (command line
interface), AWS autoscaling, External integration with AWS services via administrative server/app
utilizing AWS-CLI.
○ GCP: GCE, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud storage, GAE (supported applications), GCF, VPC, IAM, GCP-
CLI (gcloud).
○ AZURE: VMs, Kubernetes, Storage, Monitor, Networking, Azure CLI.
○ Kubernetes, Docker: Comprehensive Kubernetes administration utilizing custom Docker
containers/images, architecting and building of custom docker images on an application basis on all cloud
providers.
● Consulting:
○ Consultant in strategic planning and execution of technology solutions including cloud and CI/CD
solutions, application deployment, containerization, and solutions support and maintenance.
○ Lead and mentor to creative, application, and DevOps teams on end-to-end solutions projects.
● Management collaboration:
○ Effective process management guidance including recommendations in resourcing, effort assessment,
budgeting, and reporting
○ Implementation of successful project initiation strategies from project charter development, minimum
viable product development, and effective and detailed discovery/exploratory processes, striving for
vendor/client alignment.
○ Scheduling and product delivery - Assisting PMs in determining project milestones, guidance on critical
deliverable due dates, associated roles, tasks, and responsibilities, and assistance on determining
deliverable interdependencies.
○ Advise vendors/clients on all aspects of IT for business to assist in making feasible and effective decisions
that reflect the best interests of all involved, and to strike the delicate balance among client desires, vendor
capabilities, project cost, profitability, and a successful final product.

TECHNICAL AT A GLANCE:
1. Linux (Ubuntu, 13. Varnish 22. GCP:GCE 32. Virtualization
open source) 14. NFS 23. GCP:VPC 33. LVM Admin
2. Docker 15. SSL 24. GCP:Kubernetes 34. AWS:EC2
3. Docker Swarm 16. MySQL 25. GCP:IAM 35. AWS:ECS
4. Kubernetes 17. GIT 26. GCloud CLI 36. AWS:VPC
5. Xen 18. Jenkins scripting 37. AWS:RDS
6. Drupal 7, 8, 9 19. Bitbucket 27. Bash 38. AWS:S3
 7. Compass/SASS Pipelines 28. HTML5 39. AWS:Cloudfront
8. Solr 20. CI/CD 29. Pantheon.io 40. AWS: CLI,
9. HAProxy 21. AZURE: 30. Terminus CLI Kubernetes, Docker
10. ffmpeg/avconv Kubernetes, 31. GitHub Actions 41. Automation scripting
11. Apache Docker
12. NGINX

EXPERIENCE

My Cirrus Cloud Solutions (formerly idrupalize LLC)

Sep 2020 – present Technical Architect, DevOps Consultant, Technical Consultant, Founder
Skills implemented:
○ Cloud/Architecture/Linux: Cloud architecture strategy, planning, and execution, systems administration,
installation and configuring of various Linux OSes with expertise in Ubuntu, multi-application support,
extensive virtualization (Xen/AWS/GCP/Azure) experience, containerization (Docker, Docker Swarm,
and Kubernetes), planning and execution of comprehensive business infrastructure, including internal and
external web applications, planning and implementation of custom CI/CD solutions on private cloud as
well as AWS/GCP/Azure public clouds.
○ CMS/Application: Tech Lead support in jQuery, CSS, HTML5, AJAX, Drupal 7 and 8 development,
theming, UI/UX strategy and planning, mobile application design, general application development,
consultant in graphic and Ad design, branding, multimedia tutorials, video production, wireframes, et al.
○ Consulting/Analyst: CMS Architecture/Application consulting, IT project management, Vendor
management, Business Analysis, project initiation, process management, scheduling and product delivery.

Mindtree | IT Consulting & Technology Consulting

March 2020 – November 2020 CMS Consultant, Technical Architect
★ Skills implemented:
○ Cloud/Architecture/Linux: Engaged in transitioning Acquia pipelines solution to GitHub Actions for
AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) CMS projects, specifically for the Students
Residents Hub website. Focused on moving Acquia-provided build environment to custom Docker image
solution as fully encapsulated replacement.
○ CMS/Application: Fully engaged in the discovery process in determining technical solutions and
requirements for the transition from the Django platform to Drupal, with an emphasis in utilizing previous
AAMC CMS solutions and architecture for the new project.
○ Consulting/Analyst: Served as primary Jira grooming lead, engaging project owner in discussing
deliverable requirements, and providing detailed analyses and recommendations for the migration from
Django to Drupal. Assisted development team in troubleshooting technical issues as well as
recommending technical solutions for specific deliverables.

Eagle Creek Software Services

July 2015 – Sept 2019 Senior Drupal Consultant, Bitbucket CI/CD Architect, Linux Administrator
Highlights:
★ Designed and developed the current Eagle Creek website (https://www.eaglecrk.com/).
 ★ Team lead and head developer/architect for AZ Highways (https://www.arizonahighways.com/).
Skills implemented:
○ Cloud/Architecture/Linux: Provided strategy, development, and execution of Continuous Integration and
Delivery utilizing Bitbucket Pipelines and custom Docker containerization; Scripting of automated build
plans; Integration of Bitbucket and Pantheon.io repositories; managing CI/CD for Pantheon hosted Drupal
applications from externally managed repositories, facilitating a zero-touch process at the Pantheon.io
layer; Systems design, administration, and management systems architecture implementing
comprehensive management of over 150 Pantheon sites with custom scripting utilizing the Pantheon
Terminus CLI.
○ CMS/Application: Tech Lead support and consultant in jQuery, jQuery UI, CSS, SASS and Compass,
HTML5, Drupal 7 and 8 development, theming, Drupal site architecture planning and execution, UI/UX
strategy and development, Photoshop, Responsive Design, Drupal custom module development, graphic
design, mock-up design, wireframes, and technical document generation, planned, designed, and
developed V2 of the new Eaglecrk.com website.
○ Consulting/Analyst: Lead and consultant to development teams, CMS DevOps consulting, Digital
Marketing consulting, IT project management, vendor management, application planning and consulting,
CMS architecture consulting, project management of CMS/Drupal projects, CMS architecture project
advisor and consultant, mentoring of developers assigned to long-term support.

Turner Broadcasting, Audience and Multi-Platform Technologies

Oct 2010 – July 2015 Senior Web Developer, Architect, DevOps Consultant
Highlights:
★ Providing development lead, as well as ancillary and sole agent support for website maintenance, Web
development, client, vendor, and relationship management for the following projects/properties:
○ thesmokinggun.com, teamcoco.com (Conan O'Brien website), turner.com, asiapacific.turner.com,
emea.turner.com, international.turner.com, veryfunnynews.com, trendswithbenefits.com,
nbahooptroop.com, myturner.com.
○ Additionally, consulting and ancillary development provided to fallingskies.com, and sagawards.org.
★ Coordinated and collaborated with Video, Digital Ads, Omniture, Infrastructure groups, as well as others on
implementation of enterprise level deliverables for aforementioned properties.
Skills implemented:
○ Architecture/Virtual: Nginx, Cherokee, Lighttpd, MySQL (DBA), creation and management of VM/VPS,
building and support of applications within created VMs, comprehensive Linux and server administration
in created VM/VPS, Server admin, Linux admin, Integrating Linux and Windows Server environments.
○ CMS/Application: JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, AJAX, JSON, jQuery, jQuery UI, Drupal development,
Drupal theming, UI development, mobile Web development, Responsive & Adaptive Web Design,
project management of various Drupal projects, module development, wire-framing, video transcoding.
○ Consulting/Analyst: IT project management, Client relationship management, Vendor management,
Vendor transition management.

The KentonDavid Agency

Sep 2008 - Oct 2010 Creative/Interactive/Marketing Consultant (Full Partner/Founder)
Highlights:
★ Provided web development, server administration, branding, creative design and multimedia services for agency
clients. Developed marketing materials, applications, logos, graphics, ads, Flash, print, reports, sales presentations,
tutorials, video and audio media, and full Web applications/sites integrated with CMS. Supervised
designers/developers and coordinated account management/client relations activities.
Skills implemented:
○ CMS/Application: JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, CSS, HTML5, AJAX, CMS/Drupal
development/design, Drupal theme development, UI development, Photoshop to Web/HTML5, CSS3,
browser/mobile compatibility design/development, Responsive Web Design, Adaptive Web Design,
project management of various CMS/Drupal projects, Drupal module modification and development,
transitioning from static to dynamic environments, application development, logo design, Ad design,
branding, multimedia tutorials, video production, expertise in all Adobe Master Collection applications
including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Premiere Pro, After
Effects, Audition, Encore, and Media Encoder.
○ Infrastructure/Architecture/Virtual: infrastructure planning, server administration, building and
maintaining various OS including Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, software package installation and
configuration including administration of Apache, Nginx, Lighttpd, and Apache Traffic Server, multi-
application support and consolidation of applications on single Web servers (multi-site installations),
planning and implementation of Virtualization (VM/VPS) strategies.
○ Consulting/Management: IT project management, Vendor management, DevOps support, application
planning and consulting.

Canvas Design Group (DG)

Jan 2004 – Sep 2008 Developer/Owner
Highlights:
★ Supervised and coordinated all creative/interactive and business development activities for Web, graphics and
multimedia. Supported a wide range of customer needs in the areas of Web development, creative, print, Web
design, multimedia applications, branding, marketing collateral, event management support, logo design and more.
Skills implemented:
○ Web and application development, UI design, including mobile application Interfaces such as those for
smartphones and other devices, expertise in all Adobe Master Collection applications including
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Premiere Pro, and Audition, all areas of collateral design
(logos, business cards, stationery, brochures, PowerPoint Templates, Web-based collateral, applications,
etc.), project management in all areas mentioned.

EDUCATION
1992 – Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Psychology (Dean’s list)
Minors: Graphic Design and Computer Software Development.