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πŸš€ About Me

I'm a seasoned DevSecOps professional with over two decades of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. As one of the original AWS public beta testers before their official launch in 2006, I've witnessed and actively participated in the evolution of cloud computing from its inception.

#!/usr/bin/env python3
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
"""
My Professional Journey in Code
Author: David St. John
Date Created: 2023-11-15
Last Updated: 2025-08-11
Version: 3.0.0
"""

class DevSecOpsArchitect:
    """I represent my professional identity and expertise as of August 2025"""
    
    def __init__(self):
        self.name = "David St. John"
        self.role = "DevSecOps Lead & Cloud Architect"
        self.experience_years = 20
        self.aws_journey_start = 2003  # I was there from the beginning
        self.profile_created = "2023-11-15"  # When I established this GitHub showcase
        self.last_updated = "2025-08-11"  # Today's comprehensive improvements
        
    def my_core_expertise(self):
        """I specialize in these key areas as of 2025"""
        return {
            "Cloud Platforms": ["AWS (Beta Tester 2003)", "Azure", "Citrix Xen"],
            "IaC": ["Terraform", "CloudFormation", "Ansible", "Chef"],
            "Containers": ["Docker", "Kubernetes", "ECS", "EKS"],
            "CI/CD": ["Jenkins", "GitLab CI", "ArgoCD"],
            "Security": ["Snyk", "SonarCube", "Black Duck", "Compliance"],
            "Monitoring": ["ELK Stack", "Prometheus", "Grafana", "DataDog"]
        }
    
    def my_philosophy(self):
        """I believe in these principles, refined over two decades"""
        return [
            "Infrastructure as Code is the foundation",
            "Security must be embedded, not added",
            "Automation eliminates human error",
            "Continuous improvement drives innovation"
        ]
    
    def profile_evolution(self):
        """I track how this profile has evolved since 2023"""
        return {
            "2023": "Initial profile creation with basic information",
            "2024": "Added interactive visualizations and metrics",
            "2025": "Achieved full automation and reliability"
        }

# I am continuously evolving...
me = DevSecOpsArchitect()
print(f"Profile Version: 3.0.0 | Maintained since: {me.profile_created}")

πŸ“Š My GitHub Analytics

My GitHub Streak Stats
My Contribution Graph

πŸ† My GitHub Trophies & Achievements

GitHub Trophies

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πŸ… Click to see detailed trophy categories

🌟 Special Achievements

Special Trophies

πŸ“Š Activity Trophies

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πŸŽ–οΈ My Verified Achievements

20+ Years Experience AWS Beta Tester Profile Maintained Repositories Contributions Languages


πŸ’Ό My Professional Journey

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    title My Career Evolution in DevSecOps (Updated August 2025)
    
    2000-2006 : Founded MediaCast1
                : Pioneered streaming media solutions
    
    2003-2006 : AWS Beta Tester
                : Participated in AWS public beta
                : Helped shape cloud computing
    
    2006-2009 : Sr. Network Engineer @ Spacial Audio
                : Built scalable streaming infrastructure
    
    2009-2015 : Sr. Software/DevOps Engineer
                : Multiple organizations
                : LAMP stack expertise
    
    2015-2021 : Sr. DevSecOps @ Verizon/MapQuest
                : Led cloud migration initiatives
                : Implemented CI/CD pipelines
    
    2021-2023 : Lead DevSecOps Roles
                : Various agencies
                : Terraform migrations
                : Kubernetes orchestration
    
    2023-2024 : DevSecOps Lead @ MTI
                : Docker/ECS orchestration
                : Serverless architecture
                : Infrastructure automation
    
    2024-2025 : Current Focus
                : Continuous learning
                : Open source contributions
                : Mentoring next generation
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πŸ› οΈ My Technology Stack

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Azure Terraform CloudFormation

Containers & Orchestration

Docker Kubernetes ECS Helm

CI/CD & Automation

Jenkins GitLab CI ArgoCD Ansible Chef

Security & Compliance

Snyk SonarQube CrowdStrike

Programming & Scripting

Python Bash PHP JavaScript Groovy

Databases

MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Aurora MSSQL

Monitoring & Logging

Prometheus Grafana ELK Datadog New Relic


πŸ“ˆ My Contribution Metrics

Contribution Graph

My Detailed GitHub Metrics
Profile Views

Commits This Year Pull Requests Code Reviews


🎯 My Current Focus (August 2025)

  • πŸ”§ Infrastructure as Code: I'm deepening my expertise in Terraform modules and creating reusable infrastructure patterns
  • πŸš€ Serverless Architecture: I'm building scalable serverless solutions with AWS Lambda and API Gateway
  • πŸ”’ Security Automation: I'm implementing DevSecOps pipelines with integrated security scanning
  • πŸ“Š Observability: I'm designing comprehensive monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana
  • πŸŽ“ Knowledge Sharing: I'm mentoring teams on cloud-native best practices and automation

πŸ“š My Latest Projects

πŸš€ Featured Work Categories

Infrastructure as Code Container Orchestration CI/CD Pipelines Configuration Management


πŸ… My Certifications & Achievements

Professional Certifications

  • πŸ† PHP Certification - UpWork/oDesk (2008)
  • πŸ† RHEL Certification - Red Hat (2008)
  • 🌟 AWS Beta Tester - Original participant (2003-2006)

Key Achievements (Through August 2025)

  • πŸ“Œ Led cloud migrations for Fortune 500 companies
  • πŸ“Œ Architected solutions handling millions of requests daily
  • πŸ“Œ Implemented zero-downtime deployment strategies
  • πŸ“Œ Reduced infrastructure costs by 40% through optimization
  • πŸ“Œ Mentored 50+ engineers in DevSecOps practices
  • πŸ“Œ Maintained this GitHub profile showcase for 2+ years

πŸ’‘ My Philosophy


πŸ“« Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing DevSecOps, cloud architecture, and automation. Whether you need consultation, collaboration, or just want to chat about technology, I'm here to help!

πŸ“§ Email: davestj@gmail.com
🌐 Portfolio: davestj.com
πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: Connect with me


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Last updated: August 11, 2025 | Profile active since November 2023

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