Conrad V. Unciano
Herndon
Summary
Cloud Architect with extensive expertise in Amazon Web Services, focusing on hybrid cloud solutions and infrastructure as code. Demonstrated success in optimizing cloud architectures and improving operational efficiencies. Proficient in Terraform automation and network management, with strong leadership skills to ensure successful project delivery.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cloud Architect
Praxis Engineering
Chantilly
12.2019 - Current
- Designed scalable cloud architectures tailored to diverse client requirements.
- Migrated legacy applications to hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
- Automated environment build processes using Terraform for efficient AWS resource provisioning.
- Evaluated and presented technologies to enhance operational efficiencies and address legacy application challenges.
- Developed cloud-based solutions focused on scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and voice systems to reduce network connectivity problems.
Cloud Architect
Leidos
Reston
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyzed application architecture to identify performance optimization opportunities in cloud environments.
- Designed hybrid architectures to assist clients in establishing multi-cloud strategies across private and public clouds.
- Applied Amazon well-architected principles and DevOps methodologies for Blue/Green and Rolling deployments.
- Employed Puppet, Jenkins, and CloudFormation to implement continuous delivery and deployment systems within AWS.
Systems Engineering Advisor / AWS DevOps Engineer
CSRA
Herndon
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served as Systems Engineering Advisor and AWS DevOps Engineer for multiple application systems, optimizing on-premises datacenters and Amazon Web Services.
- Led architecture for migration of mission-critical applications to AWS Cloud, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Applied well-architected principles and DevOps techniques for Blue/Green and Rolling deployments in cloud infrastructure.
- Utilized tools such as Puppet, Jenkins, and CloudFormation to establish continuous delivery and deployment systems within AWS.
Systems Engineering Manager / AWS Cloud Lead
CSRA
Herndon
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Systems Engineer, Developer and Scrum Master for a prototype team that utilizes Amazon Web Services.
- Develop and implement highly available, fault tolerant applications and infrastructure on Amazon Cloud services via the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE).
- Implement Amazon Well Architected Principles within our AWS account to manage cost, security, performance, and reliability.
- Assist the customer with data driven architectural designs that optimize cost and performance for Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) servers (Reserved Instances, On-Demand, Lambda).
- Utilize AWS Cloudformation and the AWS Python software development kit (SDK) to create, analyze and monitor infrastructure.
- Provide AWS cloud administration for a development team: server patch updates, security group modification, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and subnets creation.
- Build and provide developer workstations for multiple users.
- Provide technical evaluations, consultations and prototypes on all the Amazon Web Services including newly released AWS services to assist the customer mission.
- Provide sprint and system demonstrations to our customers via agile methodologies.
- Manage backlog, capacity and features for the prototype team.
- Manage multiple AWS accounts for multiple clients.
- Lead for an off-hours study group of engineers from multiple contractors with the goal of obtaining Amazon Web Services professional certifications.
Program Manager / Cloud Test lead
Amazon Web Services
Herndon
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Delivered first government/commercial cloud utilizing Amazon Web Services by completing Independent Verification and Validation testing for two milestones: Interim Operating Capability and Final Operating Capability.
- Established multiple test environments with public, private NAT configurations, virtual servers, databases, and security groups using Amazon Cloud Services.
- Managed user administration including roles, groups, system policies, and passwords for multiple users.
- Developed web servers implementing load balancing and auto-scaling features.
- Executed scripts for data loading and ingestion, conducting performance tests on various computer instances.
- Employed software metrics and tools to identify and resolve security and performance issues.
- Performed capacity analysis and stress tests to meet customer requirements effectively.
- Conducted on-site inspections and tests to validate hardware, data center, and security compliance.
Systems Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Herndon
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed 16 systems and quality engineers across diverse program phases from development to sustainment.
- Delivered system engineering and quality management solutions for multiple Lockheed Martin business lines exceeding $1 billion in contract value.
- Directed temporary duty assignments, providing critical engineering support for programs facing customer, cost, and technical challenges.
- Supported a Lockheed Martin Vice President by executing strategic initiatives across various programs.
Staff Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Herndon
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Executed project management and systems engineering for IS&GS Focus programs.
- Conducted requirements analysis and quality engineering to ensure compliance with ISO 9001.
- Served as ISO 9001 lead auditor and contributed as a working group member.
- Led team of eight engineers, overseeing sub-engineering reviews for large distributed software system.
- Evaluated and integrated multiple commercial off-the-shelf products into existing systems.
Systems Analyst
Unisys Corporation
Reston
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Team Project manager for a Year 2000 contract with the United States Postal Service; Manager for a team of fifteen test engineers which performs the code analysis, testing and independent verification of critical USPS Human Resources Systems.
Staff Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Herndon
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Led software team and Sub-Engineering Review Board for large-scale software system across SUN and IBM platforms.
- Supported development of real-time automated engine executing steps based on external events.
- Conducted integration, checkout, and testing for software modifications in NATURAL, FORTRAN, and ADABAS systems.
Education
Program Management Development Program Graduate - Program Management
Lockheed Martin IS&GS
Gaithersburg, MD01.2012
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia01.1991
Skills
- Cloud architecture and AWS deployment
- Network troubleshooting and management
- Infrastructure as code
- DevOps practices and methodologies
- Terraform automation
- Cloud migration strategies
- Disaster recovery planning
- Hybrid cloud solutions
- Cost optimization
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI with polygraph, 02/01/16
Certification
AWS Certified DevOps Professional
Timeline
Cloud Architect
Praxis Engineering
12.2019 - Current
Cloud Architect
Leidos
01.2019 - 12.2019
Systems Engineering Advisor / AWS DevOps Engineer
CSRA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Systems Engineering Manager / AWS Cloud Lead
CSRA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Program Manager / Cloud Test lead
Amazon Web Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Systems Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2013
Staff Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2007
Systems Analyst
Unisys Corporation
01.1998 - 01.1999
Staff Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1998
Program Management Development Program Graduate - Program Management
Lockheed Martin IS&GS
Master of Science - Systems Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
George Mason University