Mark Soma

Cloud Automation Engineer

marksoma@outlook.com

(508) 988-5161

Derry, New Hampshire

linkedin.com/in/mark-soma

github.com/marksoma

Professional Experience

Cloud Automation Engineer

Rutter Networking Technologies Sep. 2024 - Present

Developed IaC projects using Terraform for common deployments of Azure resources in client environments
Automated management tasks using Automation Accounts, Function Apps, and Logic Apps
Built custom reporting scripts that interface with the Azure Management API. These reports are built in both Python and R with all dependencies containerized in Docker images and deployed as Azure Container Instances.
Implemented infrastructure monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Microsoft Modern Workplace Engineer

Rutter Networking Technologies Feb. 2023 - Sep. 2024

Managed Intune, Entra ID, and Azure resources in client environments for both small businesses and larger enterprises nationwide.
Scripted ad hoc, weekly, and monthly reports in Python and R using the Microsoft Graph API, Azure Management API, etc.
Built Docker images that run reports and other automation jobs for easy deployment to client environments
Implemented zero-trust security principles across client organizations
Developed PowerShell scripts for automated user provisioning and device management

Baseball Systems Associate

Boston Red Sox Feb. 2022 - Dec. 2022

Operated baseball systems and processed data daily using various technologies (Hawk-eye, Trackman, Edgertronic, etc.)
Analyzed data and explored research questions brought forward by the coaching staff using R/RStudio
Automated advance scouting processes using R and Excel
Developed custom data visualization tools for player performance analysis
Created automated reporting systems for daily player statistics and trends

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python

Expert in data analysis, automation, and web development

Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Flask, Django, Selenium
JavaScript/TypeScript

Full-stack development with modern frameworks

Technologies: React, Node.js, Express, Next.js
R

Statistical analysis and data visualization

Packages: tidyverse, ggplot2, shiny
SQL

Database design and optimization

Platforms: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server

Cloud & DevOps

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Architecture

Services: AKS, App Service, Functions, CosmosDB
Infrastructure as Code

Automated infrastructure deployment

Tools: Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep
Containerization

Container orchestration and microservices

Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Compose

Tools & Methodologies

Version Control

Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps
CI/CD

GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins
Agile Methodologies

Scrum, Kanban, Agile Project Management

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Issued Jun. 2024 ● Expires Jun. 2026

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions; design data storage solutions; design business continuity solutions; and design infrastructure solutions.

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