Kevin A. Taylor

Web/Cloud Developer

Manassas, VA | mobile: (703)-407-6515 | email: prokevint@gmail.com | LinkedIn | Github | Portfolio

Core Competencies

Languages: JavaScript, Java, Python, PHP, SQL, Bash

Frameworks and Libraries: Node.js, React.js, Express.js

Tools: Git, Linux, AWS(S3, EC2)

Projects

Katmart | Capstone E-Commerce Website | Developer | Github | Url | Sep'23 - Oct'23

JavaScript - React.js - Express.js - Node.js - PostgreSQL

  • Account login authentication with JWT tokens and password encryption
  • Displays a variety of products for sale with search, filter, and sort functionalities, the ability to view each individual product and add them to the user's cart.
  • Persistent cart with ability to manage the items in the cart, display total cost, and checkout items
  • Responsive, user friendly and aesthetically pleasing design

Education

Software Engineering Certificate | Fullstack Academy | Feb'23 - Oct'23

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology | George Mason University | Aug'17 - Oct'23

Associate of General Studies | Northern Virginia Community College | Aug'13 - May'17

Experience

IT Support Specialist III | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Chantilly, VA | May'21 - Present

  • Ensured safety and security protocols were maintained to mitigate potential accidents and security threats.
  • Employed secure access and authentication protocols, enhancing the overall network security posture and ensuring a highly secure environment.
  • Coordinated with computer hardware engineering and networking engineering teams to identify and mitigate potential system vulnerabilities, enhancing the overall resilience and performance of the network infrastructure.
  • Created collaborative relationships with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement robust security policies and procedures, contributing to a culture of security and operational excellence within the organization.
  • Lead a large team by delegating tasks, communicating goals of management, and ensuring appropriate training methods for new technicians.

Key Accomplishments

  • Resolved 95% of reported technical issues within a 24-hour window, while maintaining a 98% data center uptime.

Waiter | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Manassas, VA | Oct'14 - May'21