Craig Reeder
Chicago, IL  ·  [email protected]  ·  (260) 312-8785
github.com/abyss (Personal)  ·  github.com/creeder-uturn (Work)

Skills

Languages
  • Go
  • TypeScript / Node.js
  • Python
  • Bash / PowerShell
  • Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Cloud & DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, OpenTofu)
  • Kubernetes, Docker, and Containerization
  • Cloudflare
  • CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Observability (CloudWatch, Datadog)
  • AI Architecture & Integration (Claude, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock)
Systems & Networking
  • Configuration Management (Ansible)
  • Linux Server Administration (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, CentOS)
  • Web Servers / Reverse Proxies (Nginx, Apache)
  • Computer Networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, HTTP(S))
  • Windows Server Administration

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
Claude Certified Architect
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate [Expired]

Leadership & Speaking

Vice President & Board Member, The Society of American Magicians, Chicago Assembly No. 3 (Aug. 2025 - Current)

Speaker, "From Breach to Fix: The Confused Deputy in Cross-Account IAM," DEFCON Group Chicago (Jul. 2026)

Speaker, "The Wizard's Guide to Well-Architected IaC Workloads," US Geological Survey DevOps Working Group (Jul. 2025)

Experience

Staff Cloud Engineer UTurn Data Solutions Dec. 2020 - Current
  • Architect and automate AWS infrastructure with OpenTofu, Terraform, and CloudFormation
  • Design CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) to automate testing, deployment, and delivery
  • Define and enforce best practices for architecture, security, source control, and cloud-native development patterns
  • Mentor internal teams and client engineers on AWS, OpenTofu, Terraform, and cloud architecture
  • Lead server and application migrations to AWS, from lift-and-shift to full modernization
  • Modernize legacy applications to cloud-native, containerized, and serverless models
  • Author scalable documentation, runbooks, and operational standards
  • Build strong client relationships through strategic consulting and project leadership
DevOps Engineer Iris Family Support Center (formerly SCAN, Inc.) Apr. 2015 - Dec. 2020
  • Deployed, monitored, and maintained a full-stack server infrastructure, including ESXi virtualization, Windows Active Directory, Windows print servers, Debian Linux web servers, Windows & Linux application servers, and MSSQL/MySQL databases
  • Built and managed network infrastructure with pfSense firewalls, Suricata IDS, Cisco switches, and Ubiquiti UniFi wireless systems
  • Led security initiatives, including implementation of company-wide password management solutions
  • Designed, developed, and maintained internal and external web applications using PHP, Laravel, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and jQuery
  • Automated system administration tasks and reporting using Python and PowerShell scripting
  • Supported and administered the iPECS digital phone system and end-user desk phones
  • Researched, evaluated, and implemented technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and staff workflows
  • Authored and maintained technical documentation for infrastructure, user guides, and operational processes
Area Judge (Level 2) Magic Judges [Independent Contracting] Dec. 2012 – Nov. 2016
  • Organized competitive card game tournaments with up to 3,000 competitors, often leading teams of up to 8 staff
  • Mediated conflicts, upheld tournament rules and procedures, and promoted a fair and fun environment
  • Trained, mentored, and promoted others for a 6,000-member volunteer organization
  • Focused on personal development and progress through regular self-review
  • Contributed to development and maintenance of software for tournament organizers and judges
Workstation Administrator Indiana Institute of Technology Sept. 2009 - Jan. 2011
  • Triaged and performed troubleshooting for support requests through helpdesk, phone, and email
  • Installed, configured, and supported Windows and Macintosh workstations and laptops
  • Diagrammed and documented a large campus-area network
  • Installed, configured, and supported Avaya VOIP phones

Projects

go-awsp   Go, Shell, PowerShell https://github.com/abyss/go-awsp
Go-based interactive AWS profile switcher, cross-platform across Bash/Zsh/PowerShell
tfwand   Go https://github.com/abyss/tfwand
General-purpose CLI utility for managing OpenTofu/Terraform at enterprise scale across multi-repo projects
Home Server   Unraid, Docker, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Nginx, LetsEncrypt, Cloudflare, others
Home server for hosting services, education, entertainment purposes utilizing containers and Linux virtual machines

Education

Graduated in 2012 Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN
Bachelor of Science - Networking
Graduated in 2008 Prosser School of Technology New Albany, IN
Self-Study to Complete Certifications (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate)