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HI, I'M BILLY!


I'M A SEATTLE BASED SENIOR APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER FOR MAPBOX.
LED ARTIST, TECH GEEK, GAMER, FOODIE, BOURBON ENTHUSIAST.

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ABOUT ME

Hey there! Welcome to my slice of the internet. If there are three things you
should know about me right off the bat, it's that I love good food, mesmerizing
art, and the boundless possibilities of technology.Now, I'm not just talking
about ordering takeout on a Friday night (although, who could resist?). I'm that
guy who's mixing and experimenting in the kitchen, and trust me, my culinary
journey has more plot twists than a telenovela. Catch some of those
flavor-packed moments over on my Instagram.
My GitHub might look like a ghost town, but don't be fooled. Most of my coding
action happens behind the scenes, like a superhero in incognito mode. I've
recently started dipping my toes into the Open Source waters, so stay tuned for
that saga.
Speaking of sagas, I co-founded TotiLight, where we're painting the world in
light. Think jaw-dropping, light-based art installations that make you question
reality. It's a grind, but the kind of grind that you wake up excited about.
I spent a significant chunk of my life in Louisville, KY, before the tech gods
called me to Seattle to join Amazon Web Services. I can't help but feel like I'm
in an episode of "Frasier," minus the psychiatric advice. Before all that,
Birmingham, AL, was my stomping ground.
On the home front, I'm married to my incredible wife, Sonya. We live just
outside of Seattle with a family of two cats and five fish-tanks, a combined 60
gallons of over 50 fish and invertebrates.
When it comes to learning, let's just say if curiosity killed the cat, I'd have
nine lives. I live to learn and love to share. The pandemic gave me the nudge to
deep-dive into ReactJS and K8s, and I've been in a tech rabbit hole ever since.
My website is my sandbox, always evolving because, well, I can't help myself.
So that's me in a nutshell. Got questions, need advice, or just want to chat?
Hit me up. I'm pretty much an open book, ready to write the next chapter. Let's
connect!



CONTACT DETAILS

Billy J Bryant
Seattle, WA
billy+contact@billyjbryant.com

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WORK EXPERIENCE


 MAPBOX | SEATTLE, WA

Senior Application Security EngineerAugust 2022 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As an AppSec Engineer at Mapbox, I am responsible for safeguarding our cloud
environments and ensuring the robust security of our customer solutions. I excel
in designing and implementing comprehensive security measures that protect the
integrity of Mapbox's APIs and applications. My expertise has allowed me to
create and enforce innovative security controls, improving both operational and
development security across the organization. I am also instrumental in
introducing and refining policies and procedures that bolster the security
posture of our internal and customer-facing environments. My dedication to
security and proactive approach to risk management have significantly
contributed to Mapbox's reputation for secure, reliable, and cutting-edge
solutions.


 AWS MANAGED SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA

Security Engineer IIApril 2021 - July 2022 (1 year 3 months)

As a Security Engineer II at AWS Managed Services, I played a crucial role in
supervising the security of the Managed Services program, its service
components, processes, and customers. I conducted comprehensive application
security reviews and threat modeling for program and platform changes while
actively participating in process and policy creation that dictated the
service's security posture. My involvement in CIS Benchmarking, Prowler scans,
and collaboration with individual teams to mitigate findings showcased my
commitment to security excellence. I also spearheaded the launch of a new Risk
Management program, which was adopted by the larger AWS Support Organization. My
work in maintaining the service's security and compliance, along with my
contributions to the Security Learning and Awareness program, demonstrated my
ability to drive security initiatives and foster a culture of continuous
learning.


 AWS MANAGED SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA

Operations Engineer IISeptember 2018 - April 2021 (2 years 7 months)

As a senior Operations Engineer II at AWS Managed Services, I specialized in
managing AWS cloud infrastructure for enterprise clients across various
industries. With my extensive Windows Active Directory experience, I maintained
Managed Active Directory environments and AWS Identity and Access Management for
managed cloud customers. My programming skills in Python, PowerShell, Ruby, and
JavaScript enabled me to develop and maintain internal tools that assisted the
Operations team in their daily tasks. I regularly collaborated with Managed
Services Security and platform development teams to create new processes and
runbooks, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative customer
solutions.




 TOTILIGHT, LLC | LOUISVILLE, KY

Lighting Engineer/Co-FounderMay 2018 - Present (6 years 1 month)

As a Co-Founder and Lighting Engineer at TotiLight, LLC, I played a pivotal role
in establishing a start-up company that designs and creates captivating
LED-based art exhibits showcased at Churchill Downs, Forecastle, BLINK
Cincinnati, and numerous small galleries. My responsibilities encompassed
programming and light design using microcontrollers and addressable LEDs, as
well as spearheading research and development into novel technologies. I also
led the design of prototypes for a retail go-to-market strategy, demonstrating
my innovative thinking and ability to turn creative ideas into reality.


LEAP DIGITAL AGENCY | LOUISVILLE, KY

Senior Systems EngineerJanuary 2016 - August 2018 (2 years 7 months)

As a Senior Systems Engineer at LEAP Digital Agency, I managed a large Nutanix
Hyperconverged/VMWare ESXi 6 deployment housing the company's production compute
resources. I was instrumental in designing and implementing a new data center
environment from scratch and led the company's data center migration. My
expertise in hybrid-cloud environments allowed me to design and implement
solutions using a mix of Azure Cloud and on-premises resources for a
high-transaction customer. I also developed end-to-end network topologies in
partnership with a nationally recognized MPLS provider to ensure seamless voice
and data networking between multiple office locations and the Louisville
Datacenter. In addition to my core responsibilities, I designed and implemented
cutting-edge security systems and oversaw construction projects for two office
locations.


WEST IP COMMUNICATIONS | LOUISVILLE, KY

Senior Systems AdministratorOctober 2013 - January 2016 (2 years 3 months)

As a Senior Systems Administrator at West IP Communications, I managed and
maintained the company's Linux/Unix-based systems, including RedHat, Debian, and
Solaris environments. My responsibilities encompassed managing core platforms
and services such as MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, Apache/PHP, BIND DNS
servers, Kerberos authentication with AD domains, server backup, disaster
recovery services, and data replication functionality. My expertise in VMWare
ESXi 4.x and 5.x environments and Cisco HCS infrastructure enabled me to
maintain crucial services like Unity and Call Manager, which provided the
company's VoiceMaxx CE product. Additionally, I supported and maintained
ancillary applications such as IBM Tivoli, Solarwinds Orion, and ActionPacked's
LiveAction while providing support for Windows Infrastructure including Active
Directory, Lync, and Exchange.




SKILLS SUMMARY

Identity and Access ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)JavaScriptCloud
MigrationSecurity ControlsAdvanced Network SecuritySecurity ArchitectureCloud
InfrastructureApplication SecurityCloud SecurityActive DirectoryThreat Modeling
and Risk AnalysisContainer ServicesPythonMicrosoft Azure


CERTIFICATIONS

 * AWS Certified Developer – Associate  [Issued: 2023-11-16]
 * AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate  [Issued: 2020-06-19]
 * AWS Certified Security – Specialty  [Issued: 2022-07-15]


WORK


 MAPBOX | SEATTLE, WA

Senior Application Security Engineer•August 2022 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As an AppSec Engineer at Mapbox, I am responsible for safeguarding our cloud
environments and ensuring the robust security of our customer solutions. I excel
in designing and implementing comprehensive security measures that protect the
integrity of Mapbox's APIs and applications. My expertise has allowed me to
create and enforce innovative security controls, improving both operational and
development security across the organization. I am also instrumental in
introducing and refining policies and procedures that bolster the security
posture of our internal and customer-facing environments. My dedication to
security and proactive approach to risk management have significantly
contributed to Mapbox's reputation for secure, reliable, and cutting-edge
solutions.


 AWS MANAGED SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA

Security Engineer II•April 2021 - July 2022 (1 year 3 months)

As a Security Engineer II at AWS Managed Services, I played a crucial role in
supervising the security of the Managed Services program, its service
components, processes, and customers. I conducted comprehensive application
security reviews and threat modeling for program and platform changes while
actively participating in process and policy creation that dictated the
service's security posture. My involvement in CIS Benchmarking, Prowler scans,
and collaboration with individual teams to mitigate findings showcased my
commitment to security excellence. I also spearheaded the launch of a new Risk
Management program, which was adopted by the larger AWS Support Organization. My
work in maintaining the service's security and compliance, along with my
contributions to the Security Learning and Awareness program, demonstrated my
ability to drive security initiatives and foster a culture of continuous
learning.


 AWS MANAGED SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA

Operations Engineer II•September 2018 - April 2021 (2 years 7 months)

As a senior Operations Engineer II at AWS Managed Services, I specialized in
managing AWS cloud infrastructure for enterprise clients across various
industries. With my extensive Windows Active Directory experience, I maintained
Managed Active Directory environments and AWS Identity and Access Management for
managed cloud customers. My programming skills in Python, PowerShell, Ruby, and
JavaScript enabled me to develop and maintain internal tools that assisted the
Operations team in their daily tasks. I regularly collaborated with Managed
Services Security and platform development teams to create new processes and
runbooks, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative customer
solutions.


 TOTILIGHT, LLC | LOUISVILLE, KY

Lighting Engineer/Co-Founder•May 2018 - Present (6 years 1 month)

As a Co-Founder and Lighting Engineer at TotiLight, LLC, I played a pivotal role
in establishing a start-up company that designs and creates captivating
LED-based art exhibits showcased at Churchill Downs, Forecastle, BLINK
Cincinnati, and numerous small galleries. My responsibilities encompassed
programming and light design using microcontrollers and addressable LEDs, as
well as spearheading research and development into novel technologies. I also
led the design of prototypes for a retail go-to-market strategy, demonstrating
my innovative thinking and ability to turn creative ideas into reality.


LEAP DIGITAL AGENCY | LOUISVILLE, KY

Senior Systems Engineer•January 2016 - August 2018 (2 years 7 months)

As a Senior Systems Engineer at LEAP Digital Agency, I managed a large Nutanix
Hyperconverged/VMWare ESXi 6 deployment housing the company's production compute
resources. I was instrumental in designing and implementing a new data center
environment from scratch and led the company's data center migration. My
expertise in hybrid-cloud environments allowed me to design and implement
solutions using a mix of Azure Cloud and on-premises resources for a
high-transaction customer. I also developed end-to-end network topologies in
partnership with a nationally recognized MPLS provider to ensure seamless voice
and data networking between multiple office locations and the Louisville
Datacenter. In addition to my core responsibilities, I designed and implemented
cutting-edge security systems and oversaw construction projects for two office
locations.


WEST IP COMMUNICATIONS | LOUISVILLE, KY

Senior Systems Administrator•October 2013 - January 2016 (2 years 3 months)

As a Senior Systems Administrator at West IP Communications, I managed and
maintained the company's Linux/Unix-based systems, including RedHat, Debian, and
Solaris environments. My responsibilities encompassed managing core platforms
and services such as MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, Apache/PHP, BIND DNS
servers, Kerberos authentication with AD domains, server backup, disaster
recovery services, and data replication functionality. My expertise in VMWare
ESXi 4.x and 5.x environments and Cisco HCS infrastructure enabled me to
maintain crucial services like Unity and Call Manager, which provided the
company's VoiceMaxx CE product. Additionally, I supported and maintained
ancillary applications such as IBM Tivoli, Solarwinds Orion, and ActionPacked's
LiveAction while providing support for Windows Infrastructure including Active
Directory, Lync, and Exchange.


SKILLS

I'm constantly learning new things, and these are the skillsets I'm currently
proficient in!

 * 80%Security Architecture
 * 85%Security Controls
 * 90%Identity and Access Management
 * 80%Cloud Infrastructure
 * 90%Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 * 80%Application Security
 * 60%Microsoft Azure
 * 80%Cloud Security
 * 80%Active Directory
 * 65%Python
 * 90%JavaScript
 * 70%Container Services
 * 85%Advanced Network Security
 * 80%Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis
 * 70%Cloud Storage Optimization
 * 90%Cloud Migration


CERTIFICATIONS

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TESTIMONIALS

 * > Billy is one of the most incredible technology enthusiasts I have had the
   > pleasure of working with. He is well versed in technical and security
   > issues pertaining to Windows and Linux OS and keeps abreast of other
   > technologies. He also takes the time to spread that knowledge to others
   > both in and out of the office. He advocates for others without a second
   > thought. I am a better engineer for having worked with him.
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   > Sheri Cox, Security Engineer II, Amazon Web Services

 * > Billy has a very good understanding of distributed systems and goes above
   > and beyond to take on challenging tasks. His deep understanding of
   > Unix/Linux based systems [as well as Windows] are nicely completed by his
   > scripting and automation skills. His contribution to my team's success is
   > huge. He was the go to guy for some of the toughest and challenging
   > troubleshooting problems for many of my teammates including me.
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   > Girish Cirivella, Operations Engineer II, Amazon Web Services

 * > Billy is a highly professional and technical talent. [He has] been
   > surprising me with his ability to browse complex issues and projects and
   > [come up] with innovative ideas to address them. He is a trusted and
   > responsible professional on our team, glad to have him.
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   > Mikhail Bobrov, Sr. Cloud Architect, Amazon Web Services

 * > Billy is a super geek who can communicate - a rare combination. He loves to
   > get into the low level details and solve thorny technical problems, but
   > then he can communicate to non-technical users about what he did and how
   > they can go forward with it on their own. He's an all around friendly guy
   > as well.
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   > Russ Broomell, Vice President of Sales, Open-Xchange

 * > Billy is the Swiss Army Knife of IT Professionals. He is a multi-talented
   > individual that brought great value to our department. One of the biggest
   > aspects that I enjoyed about working with Billy is the fact that he has
   > strong desire to make a difference within the department and his
   > co-workers.
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   > Demarkus Pruitt, Ph.D., MBA, Sr. Manager - Enterprise NOC, Charter
   > Communications

 * > Billy is exceptionally astute technically with the ability to consume
   > multiple inputs and architect a solution for almost any scenario. He made
   > significant contributions to my team. In addition; he championed and
   > provided platform leadership within the company.
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   > Brian Kassinger, Information Technology Manager, L3 Technologies

 * > Billy has a wealth of technical knowledge with a determination and drive to
   > architect and implement accurate solutions to difficult problems. He
   > foresees potential issues and addresses them before they become actual
   > problems.
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   > Will Browning, Sr. Software Developer, LEAP Digital Agency


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