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Jonathan Williams

jonathan.williams@gmail.com • +1 (424) 311-4514 • github.com/jonathanwill • linkedin.com/in/jonathan-williams

Education

Carnegie Mellon University May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA: 3.88/4.0

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, Go, Java, Bash, SQL, HCL (Terraform)
Frameworks: Kubernetes (GKE), gRPC, Apache Beam, Istio, Prometheus, Grafana
Tools: BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Cloud Build, Terraform Cloud

Professional Experience

Senior Cloud Engineer June 2021 – Present
Netflix Los Gatos, CA
  • Architected a multi-region GKE cluster strategy for 120+ microservices, improving system availability to 99.99% and reducing cross-region latency by 45ms.
  • Optimized BigQuery analysis costs by implementing partitioned tables and clustering, resulting in a $240k annual reduction in cloud spend without impacting query performance.
  • Built a custom Kubernetes controller in Go to automate the lifecycle of ephemeral environments, reducing developer onboarding time from 2 days to 15 minutes.
Software Engineer II August 2018 – May 2021
Amazon Seattle, WA
  • Migrated a legacy on-premise data processing monolith to a serverless architecture using GCP Dataflow and Pub/Sub, increasing throughput by 4x during peak traffic.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning for 15 production environments using Terraform and Cloud Build, eliminating manual configuration errors and reducing deployment drift by 90%.

Projects

GCP Cost Optimizer (Open Source) Python, Cloud Asset Inventory, Cloud Functions
  • Developed an automated tool that identifies unattached PD-SSD volumes and idle Cloud SQL instances, currently used by 200+ organizations to reduce waste.
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Write Cloud Bullets That Prove Seniority

Learn to move past listing services and start describing the architectural decisions and cost-saving measures that hiring managers actually look for.

❌ Vague/Generic

Managed several Google Cloud Platform services and helped teams move to the cloud.

✓ Impact-Focused

Led the migration of 50+ tier-1 applications from AWS to GCP, utilizing Anthos for hybrid management and reducing annual licensing costs by $1.2M.

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Why it works: It specifies the scale (50+ apps), the specific technology (Anthos), and a massive, quantifiable business outcome.

❌ Task-Focused

Set up Kubernetes clusters and monitored them using standard tools.

✓ Results-Driven

Configured GKE Autopilot for non-critical workloads, improving resource utilization by 35% and reducing infrastructure management overhead for the DevOps team.

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Why it works: Shows an understanding of cost-to-performance trade-offs and specifically mentions the benefit to the internal team's efficiency.

❌ No Metrics

Improved query speed in BigQuery for the data science team.

✓ Quantified Achievement

Refactored legacy SQL scripts and implemented materialized views in BigQuery, reducing average dashboard load times from 45 seconds to under 4 seconds.

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Why it works: The 'before and after' comparison makes the technical achievement tangible and impressive.

❌ Passive Voice

Standardized Terraform modules were created by me to help with cloud deployments.

✓ Action-Oriented

Engineered a library of reusable Terraform modules for Cloud Spanner and Pub/Sub, now used as the internal standard for 400+ engineers across the company.

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Why it works: Starting with 'Engineered' is stronger than 'Standardized', and it shows leadership by influencing a large group of peers.

GCP Career & Resume Guidance

Direct answers on how to position your Google Cloud experience to land roles at top-tier tech firms.

Should I prioritize GCP certifications on my resume?

Certifications like the Professional Cloud Architect are good for getting past initial HR filters, but they don't replace project experience. List them in a dedicated 'Certifications' section at the bottom, but focus your bullets on how you applied that knowledge to solve specific scaling or cost issues.

What GCP-specific tools are most in-demand right now?

Hiring managers are looking for GKE (Kubernetes), BigQuery, and Cloud Spanner. If you have experience with Anthos or Looker, highlight those, as they are becoming central to GCP's enterprise strategy. Infrastructure as Code via Terraform is also non-negotiable for most cloud roles.

How do I describe cost optimization without sounding like an accountant?

Frame it as technical efficiency. Mentioning things like 'right-sizing instances,' 'implementing lifecycle policies on Cloud Storage,' or 'optimizing BigQuery slots' shows you understand both the architecture and the fiscal responsibility required in cloud engineering.

Is it worth mentioning other clouds if the job is GCP-specific?

Yes, especially if you can compare and contrast. Highlighting a successful migration from AWS to GCP shows you understand the nuances of both providers. It demonstrates a deeper level of cloud-agnostic architectural thinking.

What's a common mistake engineers make on a cloud-focused resume?

Listing too many services without context. Don't just dump 20 GCP icons into your skills section. Pick the 5-6 services you actually know deeply and describe the specific problems you solved with them in your experience section.

How can I stand out if I don't have experience at a FAANG-level company?

Focus on scale and complexity. Even at a smaller company, you can talk about managing high-traffic events, handling large datasets in BigQuery, or maintaining high availability. Quantify your uptime and the size of the infrastructure you managed.

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    \textbf{\Huge \scshape Jonathan Williams} \\ \vspace{1pt}
    \small jonathan.williams@gmail.com $|$ +1 (424) 311-4514 $|$ github.com/jonathanwill $|$ linkedin.com/in/jonathan-williams
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      {Carnegie Mellon University}{Location}
      {Bachelor of Science in Computer Science}{May 2018}
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     \textbf{Languages}{: Python, Go, Java, Bash, SQL, HCL (Terraform)} \\
     \textbf{Frameworks}{: Kubernetes (GKE), gRPC, Apache Beam, Istio, Prometheus, Grafana} \\
     \textbf{Tools}{: BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Cloud Build, Terraform Cloud}
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      {Senior Cloud Engineer}{June 2021 – Present}
      {Netflix}{Los Gatos, CA}
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        \resumeItem{Architected a multi-region GKE cluster strategy for 120+ microservices, improving system availability to 99.99\% and reducing cross-region latency by 45ms.}
        \resumeItem{Optimized BigQuery analysis costs by implementing partitioned tables and clustering, resulting in a \$240k annual reduction in cloud spend without impacting query performance.}
        \resumeItem{Built a custom Kubernetes controller in Go to automate the lifecycle of ephemeral environments, reducing developer onboarding time from 2 days to 15 minutes.}
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        \resumeItem{Automated infrastructure provisioning for 15 production environments using Terraform and Cloud Build, eliminating manual configuration errors and reducing deployment drift by 90\%.}
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            \resumeItem{Developed an automated tool that identifies unattached PD-SSD volumes and idle Cloud SQL instances, currently used by 200+ organizations to reduce waste.}
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