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Hello! I'm Jim Sweeney, a passionate Site Reliability Engineer based in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. With 11+ years of experience in developing and ensuring the reliability and performance of cloud-based distributed systems, I thrive on optimizing infrastructure and delight in discussing innovative solutions for unique challenges. Let's connect and make technology seamless and resilient together.

  • Residence: USA
  • Open to: Full-time (Remote)
  • E-mail: dev@jimsweeney.io
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Experience
CyberArk
Nov 2022 - Present
Staff Site Reliability Engineer - Architect
Empower engineering teams by ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of infrastructure and systems.
VMware, Carbon Black
Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
Staff Site Reliability Engineer - Architect
Drive cloud infrastructure excellence through cutting-edge automation, enabling seamless, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems.
VMware, Carbon Black
Jul 2018 - Jun 2021
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer - Team Lead
Spearhead AWS infrastructure ownership, automation, and resilience, architecting cloud-based monitoring and driving efficient configuration management for uninterrupted system availability.
BoomTown - Real Estate Platform
Sep 2016 - Jul 2018
Senior DevOps Engineer
Lead DevOps excellence, orchestrating seamless collaboration between development and operations, automating CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for efficient and reliable software delivery.
WB Games Boston
Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
Cloud Solutions Engineer
Design and deploy cutting-edge cloud-based and containerized solutions, leveraging diverse technologies to address complex business challenges with scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon.com
Jun 2011 - Jun 2015
System Engineer
Designs, implement, and manage complex systems, ensuring their efficient operation, reliability, and scalability to meet specific technological requirements.
Education
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Computer Science, Software Development
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Business Administration, Finance
Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    95%
  • Microsoft Azure
    35%
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    75%
Infrastructure as Code/Service (IaC/IaS)
  • Pulumi
    88%
  • Terraform
    95%
  • Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
    35%
  • Cloudformation
    85%
Containerization
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
Programing & Scripting
  • Python
    90%
    90%
  • C#
    50%
    50%
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
    85%
    85%
  • Bash / Shell
    80%
    80%
  • GoLang
    55%
    55%
  • Ruby
    40%
    40%
  • Java
    60%
    60%
Knowledge & Expertise
  • Continuous Integration(CI)
  • Continuous Delivery (CD)
  • GitOps & Deployment Strategies
  • Linux / Windows
  • Distributed System Design
  • System Architecture
  • Automation
  • Incident Management
  • Performance Optimization
  • Security, Compliance & Governance
  • Observability & Monitoring
  • SLIs, SLOs, SLAs
Interests
World Travel
With more than 14 countries and counting traveled, exploring diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes fuels my wanderlust, leaving me with unforgettable memories from every corner of the globe.
Beach/Surfing
There's nothing like catching a wave and the feeling of saltwater , the beach is my ultimate paradise.
Game Development
As an indie game developer, I create interactive worlds, weaving stories and challenges that bring joy and excitement to gaming enthusiasts.
Woodworking
Turning raw lumber into finely-crafted masterpieces is not just a hobby but a meditative process that allows me to connect with the beauty of nature and craftsmanship.
Music
Whether I'm strumming chords on my guitar, playing brass melodies, or just enjoying a concert music resonates deep within my soul, expressing emotions words cannot.
Art
Through digital sculpting, procedural, and programatic design I bring my imagination to life, crafting 3D artworks that immerse me in the creative possibilities.
Dogs
My beloved Goldendoodle, Knightly, is not just a pet, but a loyal companion whose wagging tail never fails to brighten my day.