### **Contact Information** | **Personal Information** | **Data** | | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Name | Daniel D. Vazquez-Silva | | Occupation | Cloud Architect (USSOCOM PEOSDA) | | 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, Hashicorp Terraform Associate, Kubernetes: KCNA, CKAD, CKA | | 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, Lean Six Sigma Green belt, 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 As a Cloud Architect, I specialize in designing, building, and optimizing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud platforms tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. With deep expertise in leading cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP, I help clients architect solutions that leverage the best of cloud technologies. My experience spans a wide range of tools and frameworks, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform, allowing me to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. I’m passionate about partnering with organizations to transform their infrastructure, offering insights that improve cloud strategy, reduce costs, and enhance security. My approach is always client-centered, focusing on aligning technology solutions with business objectives for maximum impact. If you’re looking to optimize your cloud infrastructure or need advice on navigating complex cloud challenges, I’d be happy to connect and explore how we can achieve your goals together. **Welcome to my Page.**