AWS • Cloud • IT Support • Infrastructure

Aspiring Cloud and IT Professional building practical experience through hands-on AWS projects.

I’m Carlos Rodriguez, a Computer Science student focused on cloud infrastructure, technical support, and real-world problem solving. I’m building a professional portfolio that demonstrates practical AWS knowledge, secure deployments, and a strong foundation in IT operations.

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Certification AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Education B.S. Computer Science, CCNY — 2026
Focus Cloud, Infrastructure, Support, Security
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About

Professional foundation with a cloud-focused direction

I am a B.S. in Computer Science candidate at the Grove School of Engineering at CUNY City College, graduating in 2026. My career focus is on cloud, infrastructure, systems, and technical support, with an emphasis on building practical skills that translate directly into entry-level IT and cloud roles.

I am especially interested in AWS, networking fundamentals, secure deployments, troubleshooting, and the type of hands-on work that helps organizations maintain reliable and efficient systems.

What this site demonstrates

  • Hands-on AWS project work
  • Understanding of DNS, HTTPS, and content delivery
  • Ability to deploy and maintain a live portfolio site
  • Commitment to continuous technical growth

Certifications

Validated knowledge and ongoing progression

Earned
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Foundational AWS certification covering cloud concepts, security, pricing, architecture principles, and core AWS services.

Demonstrates baseline understanding of AWS and cloud best practices.

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In Progress

CompTIA A+

Industry certification focused on hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, support processes, and core IT fundamentals.

Strengthening endpoint, hardware, and support knowledge alongside cloud learning.

Projects

Hands-on work that shows practical technical ability

AWS Personal Portfolio Website

Designed and deployed a static personal website using AWS services to create a secure, low-cost, production-style hosting setup with a custom domain.

  • Hosted static site content using Amazon S3
  • Configured Amazon CloudFront for HTTPS delivery and caching
  • Connected custom DNS records through Amazon Route 53
  • Issued and attached an SSL/TLS certificate with AWS Certificate Manager
  • Improved the portfolio with a custom layout, responsive design, and professional branding
S3 CloudFront Route 53 ACM HTML CSS

More Projects Coming Soon

This portfolio will continue to grow with additional AWS, infrastructure, scripting, troubleshooting, and cloud security projects.

  • IAM least-privilege lab
  • EC2 deployment project
  • VPC and networking lab
  • CloudWatch monitoring project
  • Automation and scripting work

Skills

Technical areas of focus

Cloud & AWS

  • AWS fundamentals
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon CloudFront
  • Amazon Route 53
  • AWS Certificate Manager
  • IAM fundamentals

Systems & Support

  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Technical support
  • Operating system fundamentals
  • Ticket-based support workflows
  • User-facing problem resolution
  • Documentation and communication

Networking & Tools

  • DNS concepts
  • HTTPS / SSL basics
  • Content delivery fundamentals
  • GitHub
  • VS Code
  • HTML / CSS

Resume

Current resume and professional information

View my current resume for additional information on education, technical experience, certifications, and ongoing development.

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Contact

Let’s connect

Email rodrigocarlos63@gmail.com LinkedIn View Profile GitHub View Projects