About Me

Hi! I'm Alexander Gruezo, but you can call me Alex. I am passionate about fitness, martial arts, and information technology.

In the span of a little over a year, I have managed to become proficient in multiple languages, frameworks, and technologies with no slowing down in sight.

I work very well in teams and can also be relied on to work independently on projects.

I am a very quick learner with a great work ethic and the resiliency to fail forward.

I truly believe that success leaves clues while setbacks allow us to grow. So always keep an eye out and learn from your mistakes!

Cloud Resume Challenge

I built this page as part of the Cloud Resume Challenge

  1. Cloud Certification
  2. HTML
  3. CSS
  4. Static Website
  5. HTTPS
  6. DNS
  7. JavaScript
  8. Database
  9. API
  10. Python
  11. Tests
  12. Infrastructure as Code
  13. Souce Control
  14. CI/CD (front end)
  15. CI/CD (back end)
  16. Blog Post
Professional Skills
Certifications
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Information Technology Professional
Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Bash, SQL
Databases
MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres
Frameworks/Libraries
Flask, Spring, React, Node.js, Express, Bootstrap 5
Tools
NeoVim, VS Code, GitHub, Terraform, Docker, Postman, MySQL Workbench, Spring Tool Suite 4, MongoDB Compass, Active Directory, osTicket, JIRA, Salesforce, Splunk, Grafana, MixPanel
Cloud
AWS, Azure
Other
Test Driven Development, Paired Programming, Microservices, MVC Design Patterns, REST API, CI/CD, IaC, Virtualization, Network, Security
Experience

February 2023 - Present

Axon
Software Support Engineer - Tier 3 (May 2024 - Present)

Technical Skills: API, Git, Python, Bash, Linux, Azure Datastore, Azure DataFactory, Salesforce, JIRA, Splunk, Grafana, MixPanel, SQL, React, TypeScript, Node, JSON, Ticketing System, Office365, Quip, Sharepoint, Software Support, Customer Support, Technical Support

  • Develop RMS software submission and validation frameworks to meet State and Federal requirements
  • Identify key RMS challenges, propose solutions, and seek feedback from leadership and stakeholders
  • Work directly with RMS Support Analysts and Engineers to develop plans and meet requirements
  • Develop and maintain automated processes that support Axon's product deployment and evolution at scale
  • Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers, customer solution architects, and business analysts
  • Build and configure internal RMS development and staging environments for testing and troubleshooting

Axon Aid Emergency Response Team - Drone Pilot (Jan 2024 - Present)

  • Part 107 Certified
  • Maintain knowledge and technical skills of DJI's line of enterprise drones (Air, Mavic, Matrisse)
  • Collaborate with agencies during flight missions to gather media through Axon Air powered by DroneSense

Software Support Engineer - Tier 2 (Feb 2023 - May 2024)

  • Represent Axon's technical expertise to an agency through superior support services
  • Collaborate with the customer and make the right technical decisions to accomplish their intended outcomes
  • Researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting and identifying solutions to resolve issues
  • Follow up with clients to ensure their systems are fully functional after troubleshooting
  • Log & provide detailed notes on each customer interaction
  • Develop knowledge base articles on top issues
  • Solve problems effectively in an ever-evolving environment
  • Report bugs and trends to the necessary Axon teams
  • Proactively improve knowledge and develop analytical and technical skills
  • Provide back-up support to other Software Support teams - Integrations, NIBRS, Data

November 2022 - Decemeber 2022

CourseCareers
Help Desk Specialist / Tutorial - Content Development

Technical Skills: Help Desk, Ticketing Systems, Network Security, Firewalls, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Windows, Ubuntu, Remote Desktop, SSH

Active Directory Administration on Server 2019:

  • Installed and configured Active Directory Domain Services (promoted new domain)
  • Setup file and folder shares and assigned permissions
  • Used PowerShell to automate the creation of thousands of users

Help Desk Ticketing System (osTicket):

  • Created environment in Azure (compute) to install and configure osTicket
  • Performed initial administrative setup of osTicket (users, groups, SLAs, help topics, etc)
  • Created, triaged, and resolved mock tickets in lab environment

June 2020 - Present

Tersia Serrada Rapilon Kali
Co-Founder / Head Instructor

Technologies: Squarespace, Google Workplace, Google Sheets, Office 365, Meta Business, Instagram, YouTube, MacOS

  • Designed, maintained, and updated school website (https://tsrkali.com)
  • Taught martial arts and self-defense classes to adults ages 18 and over
  • Developed curricula and assessments necessary to track student progress
  • Organized and hosted community outreach events

October 2021 - July 2022

Coding Dojo
Software Developer in Training

Technical Skills: HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap, Python, Flask, MySQL, Java 11, Spring Tool Suite, MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, Postman, MySQL Workbench, MongoDB Compass, AWS, MacOS, Windows, Linux

  • Lead backend developer for a team that built a movie review app using Python, Flask, MySQL, and the IMDb API
  • Deployed 2 full stack apps onto AWS EC2 in under 4 hrs resulting in receiving highest scores on final examinations for Java and MERN stacks
  • Created a proof of concept instructor portal app as a final solo project using Python, Flask, and MySQL on the backend and HTML5, CSS, Javascript, and Bootstrap on the frontend
  • Wrote over 2000 lines of code and made over 200 contributions to GitHub during time in the program

June 2004 - June 2022

Self-employed
Independent Personal Trainer / Martial Arts Instructor

Technical Skills: WordPress, Genesis, Google Workspace, Office 365, Meta Business, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, MacOS

  • Boosted revenue by 10% annually the past 6 years through excellent customer service, organization, and planning
  • Closed over 83% of sales prospects into repeat purchase clients at an average of 3.2K per training package
  • Leveraged business website built on a WordPress platform and the Genesis framework to attract and pre-qualify prospective clients
  • Created 3-5 blog and social media posts per month to generate 3-5 leads per month

September 2019 - March 2020

Remorca Fitness
Studio Manager

Technologies: Squarespace, Google Office Suite, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office 365, Virtua Gym, MacOS, Windows

  • Built and developed a training and operations team focused on growth, development, and customer service
  • Ensured that the studio was appropriately staffed with a high level team
  • Provided feedback, performance evaluations, and development plans, partnering with the Director of Operations as appropriate

September 2012 - December 2014

Living Well Balanced
Senior Fitness Coach / Nutrition Director

Technologies: Google Office Suite, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office 365, MacOS, Windows

  • Analyzed and tracked data in order to meet departmental revenue and utilization goals
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies for the fitness and nutrition departments
  • Designed and implemented goal oriented fitness programs for individual and group services
  • Provided nutrition consulting for health, performance, and body composition goals
  • Lead and/or assisted in numerous wellness based workshops internally and externally

May 2012 - December 2013

Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
Faculty / Instructor
  • Taught classes in the Advanced Personal Training Department
  • Classes included, Anatomy, Physiology, Myology, and Program Design
  • Designed lesson plans and examinations based on course objectives

December 2002 - December 2012

Kettlebell Concepts
Master Instructor
  • Instructor for CEC approved Level 1 Kettlebell Teacher Training
  • Taught lectures and conducted examinations for groups of 15-50 fitness professionals based on course outline and material

January 2008 - March 2011

American Academy of Personal Training
Instructor / Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator:

  • As education coordinator, provided guidance and goals setting to students in a NYS certified personal training program
  • As instructor, taught classes in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Exercies Testing and Prescription, and Program Design

Instructor:

  • As instructor, taught classes in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Exercies Testing and Prescription, and Program Design

September 2000 - December 2010

Equinox
Tier 3+ Trainer / Fitness Manager / Master Instructor

Tier 3+ Trainer:

  • Performed 100-120 sessions per month
  • Exceeded company bonus incentives by 5-10% month over month
  • Developed individualized exercise programs to facilitate client health, performance, and aesthetic goals

Fitness Manager:

  • Supported the Personal Training Manager in achieving club personal training sales and utilization goals
  • Hired, trained, and developed a team of over 40 trainers to hit 107% and 105% of annual PT sales and utilization goals respectively in 2007 achieving a record for the company flagship location
  • Mentored and empowered trainers with the tools necessary to generate an average of 55-65K in annual income

Master Instructor:

  • Delivered Equinox Fitness Training Institute curriculum at multiple locations
  • Taught Anatomy and Kinesiology, Motor Learning, Exercise Physiology, and Program Design
  • Increased training quality company wide as a master instructor teaching 2 classes per month to a class size of over 30 trainers
Education

2023 - present

M.S./M.B.A (candidate)
Dual M.S. Data Science/M.B.A. Organizational Management

Eastern University

2022 - 2023

Cloud Computing

Western Governors University

2022

Certification
Information Technology Professional Certification

Course Career

IT professional prepartory program with skills developed in areas such as Azure Crash Course, Azure Compute and Networking, Ticket Systems (osTicket), Virtual Private Networks, Active Directory, DNS, and Network File Shares and Permissions

2022

Certificate
Certificate in Software Development

Coding Dojo

32-week, part-time, online bootcamp covering web fundamentals, 3 full stacks (Python, Java, MERN), and basic data structures and algorithms, culminating in a final consisting of a solo project and a group project.

All stacks, including web fundamentals, culminated in final exams that required submitting full stack solo projects, complete with basic and/or advanced features, in 24 hours or less.

2006

Master's
M.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion

Pennsylvania West University (formerly California University of Pennsylvania)

2000

Bachelor's
B.S. Psychobiology

Binghamton University

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