Jake Cosio

3406 Los Alamos Lane · McKinney, TX 75070 · (409) 767-1924 · jakecosio123@gmail.com

After nine years of teaching, I have found that having my head in the cloud is exactly what I want.



Projects

Cloud Resume Challenge

Frontend Repo
Backend Repo

Blog Post

· Created a website to show my personal resume and display the number of times the site has been visited.
· Used HTML/CSS resume template for the page content and added a JavaScript function to make an API call.
· Leveraged AWS serverless architecture to host the website and handle the backend operations including S3, Route53, CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
· Provisioned the backend through IaC using Terraform and implemented a CI/CD pipeline using GigHub Actions.

100 Days of Code (In Progress)

Github Repo

· Deepened understanding and ability with Python.
· Designed myriad programs using object-oriented programming techniques.


Experience

Cloud Engineer

Freelance Consultant - Primary active client: Shift-Two

· Collaborated closely with cloud and development teams to implement highly customized, flexible, and cost efficient solutions.
· Architected object storage solution for a project in development that reduces costs by up to 80% per user by leveraging a multi cloud architecture, while preserving AWS compatibility.
· Addressed diverse issues and solutions, leveraging knowledge of DNS, SSL certificates, and security.
· Managed environments in AWS to support optimal security, performance, scalability, and availability.

October 2022 - Present

Speech and Debate Teacher/Director of Speech and Debate

Lovejoy High School

· Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
· Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
· Managed a speech and debate team of 60+ students competing in 14 different events culminating in multiple state championships and high level national honors including:

· UIL 5A State Championships: CX Debate (2019), LD Debate (2019), Speech Team (2019), Congressional Debate (2020)
· 2022 NSDA National Championship - 9th CX Debate, 10th Congress, Debate School of Excellence (Top 20 in the country)

August 2016 - May 2022

Science Teacher/Debate Coach

East Chambers High School

· Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
· Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
· Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

August 2013 - May 2016

Education

Lamar University

Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry
Cum Laude Graduate

GPA: 3.56

August 2008 - May 2012

Skills

Certifications
  • AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

Skills
  • AWS
  • Cloud Security
  • Terraform
  • Git
  • CI/CD
  • Jira
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Public Speaking
  • Research