Charles McFail: I'm taking on a project challenge with the creation of the static HTML site you see in front of you. The contents of this site are stored in a secure and S3 bucket and the Domain registed with AWS Route 53.
Charles McFail, learning DevOps principles to create solutions in the cloud. I believe the future of cloud computing is limitless. I take pride in being a lifelong learner and wish to focus my efforts on finding creative solutions to hard challenges.
March 2021 - November 2021
Houston, Tx United States
Cloud/DevOps bootcamp enrollee with applied and documented knowledge in Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python and various Infrastructure as Code (IaaS) methods.
September 2015 - Present
Houston, Tx United States
Instrumental in creating several technology-based solutions to establish an online student accelerated learning program co-sponsored between the city of Houston and the Houston Independent School District. Five years in managing, leading, designing, and implementing Sharepoint solutions for multiple stakeholder groups across the Houston ISD. Designed Power automate workflows between apps and services to synchronize files, deliver notifications, and collect data for all secondary schools within the Houston ISD. Developed a cadre of professional developments with the purpose of teaching educators the best practices for the utilization of Office365 and other education-centered cloud-based platforms. Implemented the district's one-to-one technology initiative for On-Time Grad Academy. Developed technology tools for the campus administrators to measure the effectiveness to which educators integrate technology into their curriculum to support 21st-century learning. Managed, diagnosed, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure equipment.
July 2007 - May 2014
Educator
Created learning resources for educators and students including online tutorials. Created an inspirational and thought-provoking learning environment to engage students. Implemented technology-based instruction to develop and strengthen the students’ level of academic engagement.
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.
Linux Professionals Institute
Earners of the credential understand the major components of the Linux operating system, have the technical proficiency to work on the Linux command line, have a basic understanding of security and administration related topics such as user/group management, working on the command line, and permissions.
Linux and Linux Command Line
Amazon Web Services
AWS Cloud
Cloud Computing
HTML & CSS
Sharepoint
S3, EC2, MySQL
IAM
Prairie View A&M University
Master's of Science: Biology - 3.4 GPA
Morehouse College
Bachelor's of Science
charles@charlesmcfail.com