About

Jose Baez

Jose Baez — Sr. Cloud Support Engineer based in New York, NY

Hi, I’m Jose! I’m an IT professional with over 13 years of experience in the financial and government sectors, specializing in cloud computing, system administration, and infrastructure management. I’m bilingual (English/Spanish) and passionate about building reliable, secure, and high-performance systems.

What I Do

I design, manage, and optimize cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructures. My background includes High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems and banking data processing platforms, giving me a deep understanding of the performance, availability, and compliance requirements in high-stakes environments.

I have successfully participated in the migration and optimization of trading and market data pipelines to AWS, collaborating closely with stakeholders to enhance system performance and ensure operational continuity.

Skills & Expertise

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud
  • Operating Systems: Linux (RHCE), Windows Server
  • Infrastructure: System Administration, Database Management, HPC
  • DevOps & IaC: Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Data Engineering: Snowflake, Data Pipeline Optimization
  • Networking: Linux Network Configuration, AWS Networking
  • Troubleshooting: Provide multi-level technical support to clients by troubleshooting Linux, Windows, and MacOS systems and application issues.

Education & Training

  • B.S. in Computer Science – Rafael Nunez University, Cartagena, Colombia, 2005.
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (Active: July 2023 – July 2026).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (Expired: July 2018 – July 2021).
  • Training: Linux Utilities & Automation Tools (DevOps, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Training: Networking and Cybersecurity, Docker & Kubernetes, and Apache Kafka.
  • Training: High Performance Computing (HPC) and High Frequency Trading (HFT), Control-M.

Languages

  • English — Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish — Native / Bilingual

Community

Beyond my professional work, I’ve volunteered as a System Administrator at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center, supporting their IT infrastructure for nearly six years (2013–2019).

Let’s Connect

I’m always open to discussing cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, or potential opportunities. Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or check out my work on GitHub.