Bryant Logan

San Diego, CA 91911 ยท bryant.logan1@gmail.com

Hey there!๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ I appreciate you stopping by to check out my cloud portfolio. I built this web app on AWS as part of the Cloud Resume Challenge. The front-end is using S3 to store the content for the webpage. I purchased the domain bryantlogan.com through Route 53 and directed traffic to a secure (HTTPS) CloudFront distribution. For the backend, it's using DynamoDB to keep track of how many people have visited this webpage. Each time the page is loaded, a Javascript function makes an API call to the API Gateway, which triggers a Lambda function to add +1 to the visit count in DynamoDB, and retrieve the current visit count to be displayed at the bottom of the page. Lastly, the backend resources were provisioned with Terraform.

My professional background is in sales management. Prior to that, I worked nearly every front-of-house job in restaurants while I was going to college in NYC - I can sling a mean Manhattan! Although my careers have always been people-forward, I decided to venture into the world of tech at the end of last year - specifically cloud. During my 8 years managing a sales team, I saw a transition from paper leads to a web-based CRM. When COVID hit, we had to quickly shift from in-home consultations and on-site office hours to a remote workflow. If there's one thing I've realized about myself, is that I'm an excellent adapter. I welcome change, and am motivated by the opportunity to learn and implement new skills, technologies, and ideas. I am eager to join a team that encourages continued education, professional development, and organizational success.


Experience

Cloud Engineer

Foresight Technologies

Planning, designing and developing cloud-based applications. Managing cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines. Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

February 2023 - Present

Sales Manager

American Income Life Insurance Company - CT & MA

Ensured organizational success by leading training workshops on sales techniques, industry best-practices, and the importance of a customer-first approach. Generated $1.8M+ revenue by detailing and executing short- and long-term sales goals.

November 2014 - October 2022

Sales Respresentative

American Income Life Insurance Company - CT

Met with an average of 12 clients weekly, identified and analyzed gaps in coverage, and provided tailored solutions to meet customer insurance needs.

August 2014 - November 2014

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts
International Studies
September 2007 - May 2011

Penfield High School

AP & Honors Studies
August 2003 - May 2007

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • DevOps Mindset
  • Automate when Possible (GitHub Actions)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform & CloudFormation)
  • Commit Often
  • Communicate and Collaborate

Interests

When I'm not doing something cloud-related, I can most likely be found in the kitchen. I worked at some amazing restaurants with extremely talented chefs, and have always had a passion for food (cooking and eating). When my job went remote in March of 2021, my partner and I were able to try out the COVID nomad lifestyle. We've spent the past year in the PNW, and have done some spectacular hikes here in Washington. Traveling is a passion - if I had to pick one, Greece is probably my favorite country so far.

In my downtime, I enjoy playing my guitar and writing songs. I like to stay in touch with my friends and family. For social media, I'm either on LinkedIn or TikTok.


Certifications

  • Google IT Automation with Python (October 2022)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (April 2022)
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate (April 2022)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (January 2022)