About

AWS Solutions Architect with 23+ Years of Experience

Delivering enterprise solutions across cloud architecture, database migrations, infrastructure automation, and security hardening for private-sector technology firms.

Mark Darland Cloud Architecture

Professional Profile

Experienced in Windows Server and Linux administration, with advanced proficiency in encryption technologies including Elliptic Curve and RSA. Demonstrated expertise in security hardening aligned with CIS Level 2, OWASP, and CSA STAR standards. Strong background in AWS services such as S3, RDS, EC2, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CloudFront, Route 53, and IAM. Skilled in database migrations across Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL, SQL performance tuning, and application development in Java and .NET. Adept at implementing secure network architectures, including DNSSEC, and delivering optimized content through Elastic Load Balancing and global Content Delivery Networks.

Technical Specializations

Database Migrations

Experienced in migrating enterprise databases (Oracle 9i/10g/11g/12c, MS SQL Server 2017/2014, MySQL 8, MariaDB 10.4) to cloud serverless platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity throughout the transition process.

Cloud Architecture

Proficient in designing scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions utilizing AWS GovCloud, Nutanix, and modern serverless infrastructure patterns with expertise in Route 53, CloudFront, and IAM.

Security Protocols

Skilled in implementing comprehensive security measures including encryption technologies (Elliptic Curve, RSA), security frameworks (DISA STIG, CIS Level 2, NIST, OWASP, CSA STAR), and unified threat management with Elasticsearch and Syslog-NG integrations.

Infrastructure Automation

Adept at utilizing Infrastructure as Code practices with expertise in development environments (Java Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017) and deployment automation using PowerShell and Ansible.

Professional Approach

My approach to technology challenges involves thorough analysis, strategic planning, and implementation of best practices. I have contributed to numerous successful projects involving system modernization, security enhancement, and operational efficiency improvements.

Areas of Focus

  • Cloud Environments: AWS GovCloud, Nutanix
  • Security Frameworks: DISA STIG, CIS Level 2, NIST, OWASP for Tomcat and IIS, CSA STAR
  • Content Delivery: IIS 7.5/8.0/10.0, Tomcat 9.0, Liferay 6.2, Apache Web Server
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2022/2019/2016, RedHat Linux 9
  • Languages: AWS Java and AWS Microsoft .NET SDKs, PL/SQL, XML, C#, PowerShell, Ansible
  • Databases: Oracle 9i/10g/11g/12c, MS SQL Server 2017/2014, MySQL 8, MariaDB 10.4
  • Hardware: HPE, Cisco VCenter, IBM Blade Center, Cisco Catalyst, Palo Alto and Juniper
  • Unified Threat Management: Elasticsearch and Syslog-NG integrations

Résumé

A summary of experience, certifications, and technical expertise in network and systems security.

Mark Darland Network And Systems Security Resume

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