Ryan Stewart

Senior Site Reliability Engineer @Cisco Systems

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Ryan Stewart is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Cisco Systems, where he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the company's websites and online services. He has a proven track record of identifying and resolving site issues quickly to minimize downtime, and implementing preventative measures to avoid future problems. His expertise lies in cloud computing, automation, and network design. Stewart’s role is crucial to the company as it ensures customer satisfaction and maintains the company's online reputation.

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CiscoSite Reliability Engineer

Mar. 2024

Plexus WorldwideDevOps Engineer

Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2024

SecurityScorecardSite Reliability Engineer

Mar. 2022 - Jan. 2023New York, United StatesPlayed a key role in developing a plan and taking action getting for the FedRamp (RAR). Created an Authorization Boundary diagram(ABD) for FedRamp including a Dataflow diagram. Helped bring Vault into FedRamp readiness. Implemented an AWS infrastructure tagging guideline and Terraform module to standardize tags for Datadog and to identify FedRamp systems. Created several documents to start tracking all systems and integrations across the organization for the RAR. Started a SRE Deep Dive meeting to discuss pain points, new ideas, or just whatever. Helped drive down AWS operational costs and was able to save the company 100k a year for not having to pay for Vault enterprise during the FedRamp discovery.

SmartRentPlatform Engineer

Aug. 2019 - Mar. 2022Scottsdale, Arizona, United StatesAssisted Development Teams in Design of software platforms while focusing on integrations and infrastructure. Developed new Terraform platform standards best practices and Elixir\NodeJS\Java config guidance to quickly bring new software MVPs online and working. Integrated our AWS system with Terraform and Datadog for better infrastructure metrics and application logging while using Automatic deploys. Designed our standard for our Terraform module structure and general AWS infrastructure. Worked with the various IoT teams to implement our current AWS IoT platform and are currently using over 200,000+ hubs with several more devices connected to the hubs. Doing all of that while ensuring high quality IT security standards and adhering to HIPPA, GDPR, and PCI DSS compliance. Started a few working session initiatives designed to share knowledge with all the technology teams(Engineering, SMEs and Platform\Infrastructure).

RESPONSELOGIX, INC., DBA DIGITAL AIR STRIKEDevOps Engineer

Jun. 2018 - Jun. 2019Scottsdale, Arizona, United StatesDesigned and implemented Azure, AWS, GCP and on-prem network infrastructure. Designed and migrated new subscription Azure models based on Microsoft best practices. Assisted leading the company integration of cloud components after the acquisition of other companies. Created a cloud creation, naming convention, best practice guideline. Started automation scripts based in Terraform (Outside Kubernetes) and Helm charts Started Architecting Cloud Security, DevOps, Cloud Big Data with machine learning on the horizon.

Grand Sierra ResortDevOps Engineer/IT Security Analyst

Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2018Reno, Nevada AreaResearched new trends and technologies leading to testing and justification for deployment. Created a self-sustained Docker containerization environment with bash scripts in hybrid ephemeral environment. Started cloud initiative in late 2015 moving all web based to Azure and AWS. Designed and maintained websites. Developed training materials and procedures. Installed and performed repairs to hardware, software and peripheral equipment, following design and installation specifications. Answered user inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operation. Oversaw local IT infrastructure including servers, security, networking, storage systems and desktops. Develop and maintain policies and procedures for System Administration while upholding industry standards manage and perform security upgrades and monitor security prevention logs

Grand Sierra ResortGSR IT Support Technician

Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2015Install, troubleshoot, and repair computers, printers, servers, and network components ● Answered in-house company phone calls for troubleshooting of network, active directory

Peppermill Hotel, Resort, Spa and CasinoIT Helpdesk and AV Video Lead

Apr. 2008 - Jan. 2014April 8th 2008 – January 21st 2014 ● Install, troubleshoot, and repair computers, printers, servers, and network lines. ● Answered in-house company phone calls for troubleshooting of network, active directory and AS400 (IBM I series) issues. ● Well versed in HP, Microsoft, Apple, and Dell company products. ● Dealt with large scale event planners to get proper AV equipment used for show/event and made sure subordinates and temp workers were in place for show/event

Peppermill Resort Spa CasinoIT

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2014

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U.S. Coast GuardET2\E-5 Electronics Technician

Feb. 2003 - Mar. 2007Install, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electronic systems. (i.e.: radars, radios) ● Supervise, train and instruct subordinates on Coast Guard policies and procedures ● Order and maintain supplies necessary for electronics department