David Kountz
Web Developer at Kokomo Diving LLC
About Me
Recent Graduate in Information Systems | Aspiring DevOps Engineer
As a recent graduate from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, I am an aspiring DevOps engineer driven by a passion for automation and continuous improvement. My enthusiasm for technology began at a young age and has only grown stronger over the years.
I am dedicated to expanding my knowledge and honing my skills in the DevOps field. Currently, I am diving into "The DevOps Handbook" to deepen my understanding of best practices and methodologies. My strong work ethic and self-discipline propel me to tackle new challenges and constantly seek opportunities for learning and growth.
I thrive on building solutions from the ground up and am eager to apply my knowledge to real-world scenarios. Committed to becoming a valuable asset in the tech industry, I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunities it holds.
Projects
SCOTT1E
A cybersecurity blog made using Node.js, React, and utilizing a Postgresql database for the back end.
Personal Portfolio Site
The site you are currently on.
SCOTT1E
A cybersecurity blog site that features a fully workable faux Linux terminal for its UI.
Tech Stack: Node.js, React, PostgreSQL. Utilizing AWS EC2 instance for hosting and RDS for the PostgreSQL database.
Faux Linux terminal interface with 10+ commands for article navigation, theme swapping, and information on site author, Scotty.
Admin dashboard for site maintenance, article management, and analytics. Prioritizing security, utilizing data encryption, access control, and database security practices to ensure that sensitive data is protected and secure.
This project consisted of a team of 4 individuals and was part of the Senior Project capstone course for my degree at UNF.
For this project I had the following responsibilities:
- Acted as Scrum Master
- Created the admin dashboard where the article authors could manage the articles and view analytics
- Implemented account management tools (Password management and account creation)
- Hosted the web app on AWS using an EC2 instance and PostgreSQL database using AWS RDS
- Designed the database which held the articles, sensitive account data, and analytics
Personal Portfolio Site
The website you are currently on.
Utilizes Terraform as a CI/CD pipeline for automated updates to the Azure Web App.
GitLab repository for added automation integration.