{"id":455,"date":"2026-03-30T01:39:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/?page_id=455"},"modified":"2026-03-30T01:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:40:58","slug":"skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Essential Work Habits<\/strong><br>I demonstrate strong attention to detail and a methodical approach when building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS. I consistently break down complex problems to analyze systems from multiple perspectives, especially in distributed and Kubernetes environments. I stay current on vulnerabilities, security practices, and standards such as NIST and CIS to ensure secure and compliant solutions. I am adaptable, results-driven, and able to complete tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments.<br>Artifacts: Terraform AWS projects, DevSecOps labs aligned to NIST\/CIS, Kubernetes troubleshooting exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft Skills<\/strong><br>I communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences through documentation, presentations, and discussions. I actively listen to requirements and translate them into practical solutions, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs. I work effectively in team environments, contributing ideas and collaborating to achieve shared goals.<br>Artifacts: Cybersecurity presentations, technical write-ups, team-based infrastructure projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solid Technical Foundation<\/strong><br>I have a strong foundation in operating systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure, with hands-on experience in Linux and Windows environments. I use Python and shell scripting for automation and have a solid understanding of networking concepts such as routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing. I design and deploy scalable AWS architectures using services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch, applying Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.<br>Artifacts: AWS Terraform projects, automation scripts, networking and system labs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detailed Knowledge of Key Technologies<\/strong><br>I have experience with Linux systems, Active Directory, and Windows Server, along with cloud-native and open-source technologies such as Kubernetes and containerization. I understand web application architecture and monitoring using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk. I am also familiar with network security practices, access control, and broader cybersecurity concepts including social engineering and physical security.<br>Artifacts: Kubernetes labs, observability stack projects, Active Directory configurations, cloud monitoring implementations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Essential Work HabitsI demonstrate strong attention to detail and a methodical approach when building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS. I consistently break down complex problems to analyze systems from multiple perspectives, especially in distributed and Kubernetes environments&#8230;. <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/skills\/\">Continue Reading &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30385,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/455"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30385"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=455"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":459,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/455\/revisions\/459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jadenwalker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}