Hi, I'm Nicholas

I'm a DevOps Engineer based in Birmingham, Alabama. 🐉

Development
Cloud
Automation
Nicholas Fason wearing a white shirt, black tie, and black pants, smiling for a portrait

Software Engineer

I like writing, reading, and reviewing code.

Passionate

I love what I do and I am always eager to learn new things.

Knowledgeable

I have experience with a variety of technologies and tools.

Skills

I posess various skills in different technologies and practices. Here's a list of ones I have dabbled in.

  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • React
  • Svelte
  • Astro
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Golang
  • C
  • C# & .NET
  • Java
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • Git
  • Hg
  • Docker & Podman
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • CI/CD Automation
  • DevOps
  • Terraform
  • Ansible

*These are some of my favorites.

Experience

Sorted from most to least recent.

  • Geek Squad at Best Buy 🛡️

    Trussville, AL
    Advanced Repair Agent
    Nov. 2024 - Present
    • Responsible for consulting with clients to complete their solution ensuring their needs are met.
    • Provided technical support and repairs for clients' devices developing quick and efficient solutions.
    • Followed Standard Operating Procedures to maintain consistency and quality of service.
    • Performed administrative duties for the precinct by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance.
    Consultation Agent
    Feb. 2024 - Nov. 2024
  • Chick-fil-A 🐔

    Leeds & Pell City, AL
    Front of House Team Member
    Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2024
    Delivery Driver
    2022 - Jan. 2023
  • Center for Education and Performing Arts 🎭

    Pell City, AL
    Technical Director
    2019-2022
    • Served as the technical director for the Center for Education and Performing Arts, overseeing the upkeep and management of technical equipment, including lighting, sound, and video equipment.
    • Trained new employees and volunteers, ensuring they were equipped to support technical operations.
    • Managed the technical team during events, facilitating smooth execution and coordination.
    • Designed, mixed, and operated sound, lighting, and video for over 50 events, including concerts, plays, and musicals, showcasing his expertise in event production.
  • EdgeGamers Organization ⚙️

    Remote, US
    Community Manager, Technical Team
    Sep. 2021 - 2022
    • Managed a team of 20+ staff members to ensure the community was running smoothly.
    • Improved team efficiency by implementing new processes and procedures that streamlined operations.
    • Developed and maintained relationships with community members to ensure their needs were met.
    • Developed new tools and resources to improve the quality of service provided to the community.
    • Built and automated web services and applications, enhancing reliability and efficiency.
    • Trained and recruited new staff members to ensure they were prepared to handle their responsibilities.
    • Wrote and implemented systems and policies to optimize the efficiency of the Technical Team and the organization.
    • Participated in major organization-wide decisions as a member of the Community Management team.
    Community Manager, Member Services
    2020 - Sep. 2022
    Senior Manager, Member Services
    2019 - 2020
    Manager, Member Services
    2018 - 2019

Education

I got some papers 🎓

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham 🐉

    Birmingham, AL
    B.A. Comptuer Science, minor in Communication Management
    2021 - 2025
    • Graduating cum laude, GPA of 3.59.
    Relevant Coursework
    • Object-Oriented Programming
    • Discrete Structures
    • Algorithms and Data Structures
    • Computer Organization and Assembly Language
    • Systems Programming
    • Database Application Development
    • Software Engineering
    • Advanced Web Application Development
    • Network Security Fundamentals
    • Interviewing
    • Organizational Communication
    • Instructional Communication