### **Contact Information** | **Personal Information** | **Data** | | ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Name | Daniel D. Vazquez-Silva | | Occupation | Infrastructure Tech Lead, Continuous Monitoring (USSOCOM MCSCOP Program) | | Employer | [Dark Wolf Solutions](https://darkwolfsolutions.com/) Tampa, FL | | Previous Employers | [CAE USA Mission Solutions](https://www.cae.com/cae-usa/cae-usa-msi/);[Everything But Water](https://www.everythingbutwater.com/); [Action Envrionmental](http://www.actionenvironmental.com/); [United States Air Force](https://www.airforce.com/careers/logistics-and-administration/engineering) | | Education | BS. Cloud Computing, [Western Governors University](https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cloud-computing-bachelors-program.html) | | Certifications | CompTia: Security+, Project+, Linux+, A+, Network+, Cloud+; AWS: SysOps Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Associate; Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1), Linux Essentials; ITIL Foundation Level | | Clearance | **TOP SECRET - SCI** | | Skills | AWS and Azure Cloud Management and Engineering; Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana Design, Application Building, Deployment, Configuration and Operations; Gitlab User Management with Pipeline Deployments (GitOPS); RHEL/Canonical Linux Engineering; MicroServices Design and O&M (Docker, Kubernetes); Python and Shell Scripting, Agile Methodology, DevSecOps, Reverse Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering and Monitoring, etc. | | Personal Interests | Stoic Philosophy, Electronics, Personal Knowledge Management, Science Fiction and Baseball. | | **Contact** | **Data** | | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Email | [email protected] | | Github | [danvsilva](https://github.com/danvsilva) | | LinkedIn | [Daniel-Vazquez-Silva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-vazquez-silva/) | | Youtube | [The Inquisitorial Engineer](https://www.youtube.com/@inquisitorial_engineer) | ## Latest Entries | **Date** | **Title** | **Link** | | ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 2023.12.28 | C Language Series | [READ](C%20Language%20Series.md) | | 2023-11-12 | Configuring and Signing Git Commits using PGP with Yubikeys v4 plus | [READ](Configuring%20and%20Signing%20Git%20Commits%20using%20PGP%20with%20Yubikeys%20v4%20plus.md) | | 2023-10-8 | A Beginner's Guide to Basic Elasticsearch Searching Through Indices | [READ](A%20Beginner's%20Guide%20to%20Basic%20Elasticsearch%20Searching%20Through%20Indices.md) | | 2023-06-23 | Core Fundamentals of the Rust Programming Language | [READ](Core%20Fundamentals%20of%20the%20Rust%20Programming%20Language.md) | | 2023-06-17 | Python vs Rust - An Examination of Two Distinct Programming Paradigms | [READ](Python%20vs%20Rust%20-%20An%20Examination%20of%20Two%20Distinct%20Programming%20Paradigms.md) | | 2023-06-04 | Increasing the Elasticsearch Heap Size to Avoid Overloading Circuits | [READ](Increasing%20the%20Elasticsearch%20Heap%20Size%20to%20Avoid%20Overloading%20Circuits.md) | | 2023-05-26 | Understanding Elasticsearch - Uses, Configurations, and Benefits | [READ](Understanding%20Elasticsearch%20-%20Uses,%20Configurations,%20and%20Benefits.md) | | 2023-05-22 | System and Infrastructure Reliability - A Pillar of Site Reliability Engineering | [READ](System%20and%20Infrastructure%20Reliability%20-%20A%20Pillar%20of%20Site%20Reliability%20Engineering.md) | | 2023-05-16 | The Indispensable Triad - Perseverance, Wit, and Intuition - Catalysts for Engineering Success | [READ](The%20Indispensable%20Triad%20-%20Perseverance,%20Wit,%20and%20Intuition%20-%20Catalysts%20for%20Engineering%20Success.md) | | 2023-05-12 | Site Reliability Engineering | [READ](Site%20Reliability%20Engineering.md) | | 2023-05-11 | Logstash File Formats | [READ](Logstash%20File%20Formats.md) | | 2023-05-09 | Regular Expressions in Python for Site Reliability Engineers | [READ](Regular%20Expressions%20in%20Python%20for%20Site%20Reliability%20Engineers.md) | | 2023-05-08 | Unlocking the Power of SLAs and SLOs for Site Reliability Engineers | [READ](Unlocking%20the%20Power%20of%20SLAs%20and%20SLOs%20for%20Site%20Reliability%20Engineers.md) | | 2023-05-05 | What are SLOs(Service Level Objectives) and Why We Need Them | [READ](What%20are%20SLOs(Service%20Level%20Objectives)%20and%20Why%20We%20Need%20Them.md) | | 2023-05-04 | How to Succeed as an Engineer | [READ](How%20to%20Succeed%20as%20an%20Engineer.md) | | 2023-05-03 | Gitlab Installation with pfSense Gateway | [READ](Gitlab%20Installation%20with%20pfSense%20Gateway.md) | | 2023-05-02 | Python Programming Language | [READ](Python%20Programming%20Language.md) | | 2023-05-02 | Site Reliability Engineering - Principles | [READ](Site%20Reliability%20Engineering%20-%20Principles.md) | ## About Me I am a Cloud Engineer specializing in designing, building, and maintaining secure and high-performance cloud infrastructure and applications across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. With expertise in tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, I stay up-to-date with industry trends and share my knowledge on social media. I am always open to new opportunities and expanding my client base to contribute to their projects effectively. Beyond my professional role, I am deeply passionate about Stoicism and its practical application in the business world. Stoicism, to me, emphasizes rationality, self-control, and resilience in the face of challenges. I believe its principles, including accepting the uncontrollable and focusing on what we can change, greatly benefit leaders and entrepreneurs, helping them make better decisions, stay composed under pressure, and lead with integrity. Applying Stoic philosophy in business promotes effective communication, heightened productivity, and a positive work environment, and I enjoy sharing its benefits through social media and professional interactions. Aside from my work, I have diverse interests and hobbies. Electronics is one of my passions, where I indulge in circuit exploration, component tinkering, and building unique projects that combine technical knowledge with creativity. I am actively engaged in the amateur radio community, finding joy in operating various frequencies, connecting with fellow enthusiasts worldwide, and participating in related activities. Additionally, science fiction captivates my imagination, and I avidly consume literature, movies, and TV shows that delve into imaginative worlds and futuristic concepts, pushing the boundaries of human understanding. Furthermore, I am intrigued by productivity techniques and information management systems that help create a second brain, allowing me to optimize knowledge acquisition, organization, and problem-solving capabilities. **Welcome to my Page.**