Aspiring Cloud Engineer

Enthusiastic about the Cloud

Hello, World! My name is Cory Mullins, and I love cloud computing. Please take a look at some of my cloud projects.

What I’m working on

AWS serverless deployment of Django server

I built a Django website on my local machine, utilizing PostgreSQL and Wagtail framework. After exploring options to host the site on AWS in a manner which would allow increased scalability over a Docker container, I decided to implement it via Lambda. Once deployed, the website run on Lambda,...

Projects

AWS serverless resume hosting project

AWS

I created a static resume website hosted on AWS, tracked site visits with API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB, using CI/CD in GitHub. Website hosted on S3, utilizing Route 53 and CloudFront to direct traffic to nearest edge location. API Gateway to connects JavaScript GET request to Lambda Python view counter,...

AWS hacking lab

AWS

I built a hacking lab in AWS to simulate an enterprise network and vulnerable machines. Deployed a domain controller on Windows Server 2022 along with two Windows Server 2019 machines utilizing AWS Directory Service. Deployed two Windows 11 EC2 instances and joined them to the domain. Created multiple VPCs within...

Home Lab

I purchased and deployed two Dell PowerEdge servers into my home lab setup. Installed and configured ESXi 5.1 and 6.7U3 on PowerEdge servers. Configured pfSense firewall, ad-blocking DNS server, Snort and Suricata IDS/IPS, and Kali Linux on first PowerEdge to replace ISP-provided router. Second PowerEdge hosts Windows Server 2012 R2...

Experience

System Administrator

cmullins.tech, System Administrator / Content Creator
Pittsburg, CA | August, 2021 - March, 2022

Designed and developed content and guides to set up Virtual Machine penetration lab via AWS. Capable of architecting and deploying application within AWS platforms as well as creating plans for the adoption of cloud solutions. Reviewed customer security designs, Terraform and CloudFormation templates, and assisted in transition from on-premises to cloud-hosted architecture

Delivered expert services as a backup administrator and used Windows native backup utilities to keep data safe and secure.
Leveraged technical skills while implementing and maintaining Windows DNS and DHCP services.
Configured Windows File Servers with implementation of quotas and NTFS permissions, allowing users to share files using attached storage and integrates seamlessly with Active Directory.

Safety Instrumented Systems Instrumentation Technician

Contra Costa Electric, Safety Instrumented Systems Instrumentation Technician
Martinez, CA | September, 2020 - August, 2021

Evaluated, diagnosed, repaired, and configured critical safety industrial SCADA systems to assure operational ability.

Managed and maintained appropriate levels of inventory, including test equipment, replacement parts, and tools.
Coordinated with client to complete compliance analysis without impacting operations.
Achieved 100% uptime for client systems, while recovering defective equipment in accordance with compliance requirements.

Safety Instrumented System Maintenance SME

Newtron, Inc., Safety Instrumented System Maintenance SME
Martinez, CA | March, 2018 - August, 2020

Conducted and led training sessions for client maintenance personnel to improve their skills and performance.

Defined and wrote procedures to align client operations with Cal-OSHA and county regulations, saving operating expenses by 30% and maintenance expenditures by 40% to 50%.
Liaised and functioned closely with client stakeholders and outside engineering groups to minimize cost of capital projects by more than $1.3M.

Safety Instrumented System/Greenhouse Gas Instrumentation Foreman

Newtron, Inc., Safety Instrumented System/Greenhouse Gas Instrumentation Foreman
Martinez, CA | April, 2014 - March, 2018

Oversaw and managed a team of safety instrumented system (SIS) and greenhouse gas (GHG) instrumentation technicians to guarantee smooth running of client equipment. Adopted best practices to assure effective management of client trouble ticket system as well as prioritized efficient repair of client industrial SCADA systems.

Improved procurement and billing systems in liaison with client managers.
Trained and mentored newly onboarded team members and client personnel.
Directed and supported team to maintain compliance of equipment within scope of work, resulting in zero incidental equipment outages.