Cloud With David

Cloud · Operations · Automation

Documenting cloud projects and foundational insights on my path to Cloud / AI architecture.

David Rodriguez

I'm developing skills in cloud, operations, and applied AI through hands-on projects, structured learning, and real technical work. Right now that means strengthening fundamentals, improving how I think through complex problems, and using systems thinking to build reliable, repeatable results.

My foundation spans Linux, networking, APIs, service and log investigation, Git/GitHub, AWS fundamentals, Bash/Python scripting, and LLM-assisted workflows. I'm currently enrolled in the AWS re/Start program at Per Scholas, deepening that foundation through structured, scenario-based cloud training.

Admitted B.S. Cloud & Network Engineering student at WGU (Target Q2 2028)

Current Focus

Learn to Cloud Project

FastAPI backend that grows from local development into an AWS-deployed application with LLM integration, automated delivery, and security hardening.

AWS re/Start at Per Scholas

Scenario-based cloud training covering Linux, Python, networking, security, databases, automation, AWS Cloud, and professional readiness.

Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
ITIL v4 Foundation
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
Portfolio Projects 3 Total

Completed + Active
+ Planned

Core Skill Areas 6 Active

Linux, Networking, Git, AWS, Python, AI Workflow

Linux CLI & Bash

System investigation through services, logs, processes, and shell automation.

  • Trace service failures from symptom to system evidence
  • Inspect logs, processes, permissions, and runtime state
  • Bash scripts for automation and operations

Networking

Connectivity troubleshooting across DNS, routes, ports, and protocols.

  • Isolate DNS, routing, and service-layer issues
  • Validate reachability from client and server perspectives
  • VPC, subnet, security group, and NACL fundamentals

AWS Cloud

Foundational AWS practice across EC2 access, VPC networking, and core cloud concepts.

  • VPC networking: public/private subnets, IGW/NAT, and routing
  • EC2 launch/access: SSH, key pairs, permissions, IP addressing
  • Core concepts: IAM, compute, storage, reliability, cost

Python

Python for operations tooling, API checks, and log analysis.

  • Core syntax and scripting fundamentals
  • CLI and API automation patterns
  • Automation for technical workflows

AI Workflow

LLMs as thought partners and accelerators for learning and technical execution.

  • Break down unfamiliar tools and concepts
  • Draft, refine, and troubleshoot technical artifacts
  • Validate outputs through testing, reasoning, and context

Git / GitHub

Version control habits for clean iteration and collaboration.

  • Branching, commits & pull requests
  • Repo organization & documentation
  • GitHub as a technical proof system
Cloud With David [.com] project preview.

Personal portfolio site designed and deployed to track progress, and showcase proofs.

UI/UX Brand HTML/CSS
Systems Operations Lab project preview.

Systems troubleshooting, CLI evidence gathering, and automation through incident-style investigation.

Linux Networking APIs Automation

End-to-end AWS-deployed application with automation, LLM integration, and security hardening.

AWS FastAPI DevOps AI

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