Building practical cloud infrastructure skills through hands-on engineering projects, technical documentation, and continuous learning.
I'm building hands-on experience in AWS, Linux, networking, and cloud infrastructure through structured home labs, technical documentation, and real-world troubleshooting projects.
My GitHub portfolio showcases Linux administration, access control, log investigations, evidence-based problem solving, and professional documentation using Git workflows.
I use AI to accelerate technical research, clarify documentation, generate initial script drafts, and explore troubleshooting approaches. Every command, script, configuration, and recommendation is manually reviewed, tested, and verified before becoming part of my projects.
My goal is to begin my career in Cloud Infrastructure or Cloud Support while continuing to grow toward Cloud Security Engineering.
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Cloud | AWS |
| Operating Systems | Linux (Ubuntu) |
| Networking | TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS |
| Version Control | Git & GitHub |
| Tools | VS Code, Bash |
| AI-Assisted Engineering | Technical research, documentation refinement, troubleshooting support, script prototyping, manual validation |
| Current Focus | Cloud Infrastructure, Linux Administration, Technical Troubleshooting |
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Linux Server Investigation | Investigated a simulated Linux application outage through structured troubleshooting, log analysis, and evidence-based documentation. |
| Linux Permissions & Ownership | Configured Linux permissions and ownership while applying the Principle of Least Privilege and secure access controls. |
| Linux Users & Groups Administration | Managed Linux users, groups, and administrative access through hands-on system administration scenarios. |
| Cloud Support Journey | Central portfolio documenting my cloud engineering roadmap, projects, technical documentation, and continuous progression toward Cloud Infrastructure. |
| Status | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| ✅ Complete | Linux Fundamentals |
| ✅ Complete | Git & GitHub |
| ✅ Complete | Professional Documentation |
| 🔄 In Progress | Networking Fundamentals |
| 🔄 In Progress | AWS Foundations |
| ⏳ Planned | Cloud Infrastructure |
| ⏳ Planned | Automation & Scripting |
| ⏳ Planned | Infrastructure as Code |
| 🎯 Long-Term Goal | Cloud Security Engineering |
I believe technical skills are best demonstrated through hands-on projects rather than simply listed on a résumé.
Each repository follows a consistent documentation standard emphasizing structured troubleshooting, verification, technical accuracy, and clear communication. My objective is to build the habits and mindset expected of cloud infrastructure engineers while continuously improving through practical experience.
Every project in this portfolio follows a consistent engineering process:
- Define the objective
- Research documentation and available resources
- Use AI to explore potential approaches when appropriate
- Validate recommendations against official documentation
- Implement in a lab environment
- Verify results through testing
- Document findings and lessons learned
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- AWS Skill Builder
- Cisco Networking Academy
- TryHackMe
Cloud Support
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Cloud Infrastructure
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Cloud Security Engineering
I'm currently expanding my networking and AWS skills through hands-on labs while continuing to strengthen my Linux administration and troubleshooting abilities.
My portfolio is continuously updated as I complete new projects and deepen my understanding of cloud infrastructure and security.
LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/in/gabbycloudsec
GitHub
https://github.com/GabbyCloudSec
"The best way to learn cloud infrastructure is by building it."