Kevin Cefalu

Principal Engineer

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Summary

With over 15 years in software development and systems architecture, Kevin Cefalu is a passionate technology leader committed to mentoring engineers and driving innovation. His expertise spans from hands-on development to strategic technology planning, consistently enhancing operational efficiency across diverse organizations while sharing knowledge through presentations on DevOps, PowerShell, and Azure.

Kevin excels in developing applications and creating automated solutions with a proven track record of resolving complex technical challenges efficiently and cost-effectively. As a driving force behind DevOps initiatives, he empowers development teams to iterate rapidly while maintaining robust infrastructure integrity. His ability to quickly master emerging technologies, thrive in both collaborative and independent environments, and leverage a diverse technical toolkit makes him an adaptable and valuable technology professional.

Work Experience

Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Netchex | Covington, LA 70433 | -

Started as Software Engineer and progressed through DevOps Engineering and Management roles to Principal Site Reliability Engineer.

Key Accomplishments
  • Developed PowerShell scripts & modules to automate tasks and improve the quality of existing automation
  • Designed, implemented, & manage three AKS clusters
  • Overhauled manual process of building development environments, reducing work from over a month to 4.5 hours
  • Automated cloud and localhost environment state management using PowerShell on Azure Automation accounts
  • Created PowerShell desired state configurations to simplify developer laptop and server setup
  • Developed a portal to assist in off-loading and automating repetitive tasks
  • Maintained and enhanced developer environment automation repository using Packer and Vagrant
  • Rewrote legacy code to stateless, microservice architecture
  • Developed massive repository of IaC for Azure cloud environments
  • Developed a framework for RPA utilizing Selenium web drivers

Software Engineer II

Pool Corporation | Covington, LA 70433 | -

Developed several applications used by internal employees and customers, specializing in B2B ecommerce websites.

Key Accomplishments
  • Main point of contact, nationally, for training and support of B2B platform (including travel for on-site support)
  • Created a custom library to integrate a Google Search Appliance
  • Overhauled WCF service used to communicate with mobile apps
  • Complete re-architecture of B2B core
  • Developed custom integrations for Skype for Business
  • Tested technologies like Docker and Neo4j for use in applications

Web Developer

University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA 70148 | -

Developed custom applications and business logic for installed applications.

Key Accomplishments
  • Worked with PeopleSoft, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Lync, DotNetNuke, SharePoint, and Infopath
  • Redesigned old web services and processes to increase user efficiency, optimization, and maintainability
  • Understood client needs and produced final, polished solutions based on requirements
  • Previously served as Help Desk Analyst / Help Desk Student Manager (2009-2011)
  • Handled technical troubleshooting within enterprise environment
  • Developed and updated the UCC website
  • Aided in development of decision engine software

Skills

Credentials

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

EFBA71019BDDDE2D | -

University of New Orleans

Computer Science & Computer Forensics | -

Southeastern Louisiana University

Computer Science | -

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Graphic Arts, & Computer Science | -

Publications

Messaging & Profiles