Hello! I'm Mark Briggs, an aspiring Cloud and DevOps Engineer with a passion for building efficient, scalable systems. Currently, I'm finishing my Master of Information Systems Management Degree at Brigham Young University, Provo, where I've put my focus in AWS serverless applications, DevOps, and enterprise app development. I thrive on problem-solving and teamwork, where I help deliver impactful solutions on tight deadlines.
Outside of tech, I am a self-proclaimed home cook providing amazing meals for my wife and family when given the time. I am also extremely passionate about personal finance and investing and could talk all day about taxes and options. As well as I enjoy bowling, indoor-skydiving, and playing games. I am excited to connect and grow together!
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
- Designed and implemented a fully serverless architecture to host, maintain, and deliver a dynamic personal resume website.
- Configured Amazon CloudFront with advanced security policies to optimize asset distribution and restrict access to authorized distributions.
- Developed and deployed Lambda functions integrated via API Gateway with custom domain-enabled routing for seamless functionality.
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
- Deployed a publicly accessible CRUD app deployed using CloudFormation for IaC
- Leveraged AWS CodeCommit, CodePipeline, and CodeBuild to implement CI/CD for front- and back-end systems.
- Modularized cloud architecture by hosting assets on S3 with RDS integration for data access.
May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Architected a 10-page Dashboard Web App using Vue.js, dynamically displaying 200+ services deployed globally
- Employed Scrum methodology to organize and successfully deliver the Web App within the 3-month timeline
- Designed 2 robust ASP.NET APIs using the Factory and Repository Patterns
- Modernized 10 NuGet packages when migrating to a new repository
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
- Programmed a custom KPI and financial tracker using Google Sheets, improving planning efficiency
- Automated 15+ inputs into a KPI sheet via JavaScript, reducing manual effort by 40%
- Collaborated with the team to redesign the online business structure, boosting customer engagement
May 2022 - Aug 2024
- Efficiently manage transportation logistics for 600+ missionaries, ensuring on-time departures via multiple modes of transportation.
- Safely operate and maintain two 30-passenger buses for missionary transport to SLC Airport.
2024 - 2025
Brigham Young University
This one-year integrated master's program enabled me to specialize in Information Systems, with a focus on Cloud Architecture, DevOps, and advanced systems administration.
2020 - 2024
This four-year degree helped me discover my passion for technology, particularly in Cloud Architecture and development. It seamlessly transitioned into my integrated master's program, where I immediately began advancing my education and refining my focus on these areas.
2013 - 2017
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
This magnet high school specializes in the information technology sector. During my time there, I took specialized college-level courses covering the fundamentals of Cisco networking, database management, and C++. I also broadened my learning by beginning my journey with Chinese, later achieving high-school-level conversational proficiency after living in Taiwan for two years.