Josue alfaro

Senior Release Manager & DevOps Engineer | AWS Architect (10+ Years Exp.)

Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). I specialize in Release Management, DevOps, and AWS Architecture, bridging the gap between development and operations to ensure stable, high-quality software deliveries.
With a strong background in Java, AEM Technology, and CI/CD pipelines, I have a proven track record of reducing post-release incidents and optimizing complex workflows. I combine technical expertise (Shell, SQL, AWS) with ITIL governance standards to manage risk and ensure compliance.

KEY COMPETENCIES
- Release Management: Go/No-Go checklists, readiness dashboards, and change auditing.
- DevOps & Cloud: AWS Architect (3 years), Jenkins pipelines, Shell scripting, Server/Network management.
- Development: Backend Java, PHP, JavaScript, Oracle/MySQL databases.
- Tools & Automation: QuickBase (Expert Builder), VBA/Excel Macros, Jira, MS Project.
- Governance: ITIL Change Management, QA, Risk Escalation.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Release Manager & DevOps Specialist (AEM Pipelines)
- Coordinated Go/No-Go checklists and readiness dashboards for critical production releases.
- Managed AWS infrastructure (Servers, Networking, MySQL) and orchestrated Jenkins pipelines.
- Reduced release rollback incidents by 20% through rigorous quality controls and documentation audits.
- Audited change artifacts to ensure strict compliance with governance standards.
- Stack: AWS, Jenkins, Shell, AEM.

BI & Process Improvement Specialist – Technology Consulting
- Designed and deployed 30+ custom applications and executive reporting models.
- Optimized over 150 operational processes, reducing idle times and improving data availability.
- Led digital transformation initiatives, creating visual performance indicators for stakeholders.
- Stack: QuickBase, VBA, Excel Macros.

Software Developer (Backend)
- Developed robust backend solutions in Java and PHP integrated with Oracle databases.
- Automated Jenkins pipelines and optimized overall system performance.
- Stack: Java, PHP, Oracle DB.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- QuickBase Expert Builder – Certification (2022)
- B.E. Systems Engineering (2010 – 2015)
- Cybersecurity Workshop – LANIC ING
- Languages: English (B2), Spanish (Native)