# Barron Joshua Volante -- Portfolio Site Reliability Engineer at Samsung Research, building reliable cloud platforms and agentic AI tooling for the operations work nobody wants to do by hand. Platform & DevOps Engineering - Agentic AI - 29 certifications Contact: Email mailto:work@volantebjb.com - GitHub https://github.com/volantebjb - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/volantebjb/ ## Experience ### Samsung Research Site Reliability Engineer - Apr 2024--Present Keeping the platform behind Samsung's mobile apps reliable, secure, and observable. Hybrid - Manila, PH - Tenure: 2024--Present - Location: Hybrid - Manila, PH ## Projects ### Vloxyde Personal finance - Jun 2026 A personal-finance ledger that also tracks shared expenses without conflating the two -- double-entry postings are canonical, every figure drills back to the events that produced it. Next.js 16 - Drizzle - Postgres - SST - Role: Solo -- design, infra & code - Scope: 4 apps - pnpm/Turbo monorepo - Live: https://vloxyde.me ### Keryx Agentic AI - Sep 2025 The evidence-first Kubernetes incident investigator that never touches your cluster -- every claim in Slack cited to the exact tool call that proves it, and a replayable query to check it yourself. Hono - Python/Strands - Postgres + pgvector - MCP - Role: Solo -- design, infra & code - Scope: 6 repos - 2 services - demo org on ephemeral EKS - Live: https://keryx.live ### Hyrable Job search OS - Aug 2025 A job-search operating system -- scrape listings from five sources, track applications through your own pipeline, and tailor documents against evidence you've confirmed, with AI that's optional and bring-your-own-key. Next.js - Drizzle - Postgres - Docker - Role: Solo -- design, infra & code - Scope: 3 apps - 17 packages - pnpm/Turbo monorepo - Live: https://hyrable.tech ### Portfolio Website Serverless - Jan 2024 Serverless Web Application AWS - Lambda - Terraform - Live: https://volantebjb.me - Code: https://github.com/volantebjb/volantebjb.me ### SVEAS IoT - Jan 2023 Small Vessel Emergency Alert System with Web Application Embedded Systems - Arduino - PCB Design - Code: https://github.com/volantebjb/sveas ### Jex Chatbot AI/ML - Jun 2022 Android Chatbot Application with Sentiment Analysis Google Cloud Platform - Dialogflow - Kotlin - Code: https://github.com/volantebjb/jex-chatbot ## Certifications ### Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) CNCF - Feb 2026 - Verify: https://verify.cncf.io ### AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS - Jan 2026 - Verify: https://www.credly.com ### AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate AWS - Sep 2025 - Verify: https://www.credly.com ### CastAI APA Hero Cast AI - Jul 2025 - Verify: https://cast.ai/verify ### Google Professional Cloud Architect Google - Jul 2025 - Verify: https://www.credential.net ### Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Google - Jul 2025 - Verify: https://www.credential.net ### Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Google - Jul 2025 - Verify: https://www.credential.net ### Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Microsoft - Jun 2025 - Verify: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/volantebjb/credentials ### Google Associate Cloud Engineer Google - Dec 2024 - Verify: https://www.credential.net ### GitHub Foundations GitHub - Aug 2024 - Verify: https://www.credly.com/badges/b9a23154-3134-4a44-96ac-9f82739d8f50/ ### Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Generative AI Certified Professional Oracle - Jul 2024 (expired) - Verify: https://catalog-education.oracle.com/pls/certview/sharebadge?id=BA28DD128175BF45F9C0ACE164711176565851E97C339992DFF0330C6AC69413 ### AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS - Dec 2023 - Credential ID: c573e388-225b-4e48-98fa-fe18bee35d20 - Verify: https://www.credly.com/badges/c573e388-225b-4e48-98fa-fe18bee35d20/ ### Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals Microsoft - Dec 2023 - Verify: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/volantebjb/credentials/db8531a456c20a01 ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Native Alibaba - Dec 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA05231200105665L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA05231200105665L ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Security Alibaba - Nov 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACP02231100105192 - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACP02231100105192 ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional DevOps Alibaba - Nov 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACP05231100105240 - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACP05231100105240 ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Computing Alibaba - Nov 2023 (expired) - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=2&num=5314494659338246 ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Business User Alibaba - Nov 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA09231100104388L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA09231100104388L ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate System Operator Alibaba - Nov 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA06231100104436L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA06231100104436L ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Database Alibaba - Nov 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA08231100103896L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA08231100103896L ### Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Certified Foundations Associate Oracle - Nov 2023 (expired) - Verify: https://catalog-education.oracle.com/pls/certview/sharebadge?id=036610103067C2310824F0F4C38DFA71DB8E7C77E1A1C4F27864C1461B7104E8 ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Big Data Alibaba - Oct 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA03231000103470L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA03231000103470L ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Security Alibaba - Oct 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA02231000102265L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA02231000102265L ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Computing Alibaba - Oct 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA01231000102136L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA01231000102136L ### Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate Developer Alibaba - Oct 2023 (expired) - Credential ID: IACA07231000102179L - Verify: https://edu.alibabacloud.com/clouder/Certificate/search?type=1&num=IACA07231000102179L ### Oracle Cloud Data Management Certified Foundations Associate Oracle - Sep 2023 (expired) - Verify: https://catalog-education.oracle.com/pls/certview/sharebadge?id=6DB4ADEB3DD57549C972FC8073CBFEC220BC4360C1B4F5C9A5EB99E64D15ADD4 ### Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Foundations Associate Oracle - Sep 2023 (expired) - Verify: https://catalog-education.oracle.com/pls/certview/sharebadge?id=66F2BEDC730B79680BD52F785BFAA64512592C41C534A3CEC015E6721419FEF0 ### Google Data Analytics Specialization Google - Apr 2023 - Verify: https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments ### Google IT Automation with Python Specialization Google - Apr 2023 - Verify: https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments ## Learning ### AWS AI/ML Scholars (Udacity) Training - Jun 2026 Selected for the AWS AI/ML Scholars program, a Udacity scholarship covering AI/ML fundamentals and AWS machine learning services. Remote ### AWS re:Invent 2025 Conference - Dec 2025 Attended AWS re:Invent 2025, the premier cloud computing conference featuring keynotes, technical sessions, and hands-on labs covering the latest AWS services and best practices. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA ### SICEM 2024 Conference - Nov 2024 Participated in SICEM 2024 (Seoul International Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism), engaging with global healthcare leaders and exploring cutting-edge developments in endocrinology and metabolic research. Seoul, South Korea ### Amazon Web Services re/Start Training - Sep 2023--Dec 2023 Completed intensive AWS cloud computing training program covering core AWS services, Linux system administration, scripting, cloud architecture best practices, and security fundamentals. Earned AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. Remote ### Analog Devices Internship - Feb 2023--May 2023 Data Analyst Intern analyzing business data, creating interactive dashboards using PowerBI, automating data workflows, and implementing web scraping solutions using Python and Selenium. Philippines ### Cisco Insider Advocate Advocacy - Jan 2023--Dec 2023 Cisco Insider Advocate program member, promoting Cisco technologies and networking solutions, sharing knowledge with technical communities, and exploring enterprise networking innovations. Remote ### Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (MLSA) Advocacy - Jan 2023 PLACEHOLDER: Mentored global cohorts on AI/ML and cloud topics as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. Remote ### VMware Advocate Advocacy - Jan 2023--Dec 2023 VMware Advocate program member, promoting virtualization and cloud infrastructure technologies, engaging with developer communities, and exploring VMware solutions and best practices. Remote ### Technological Institute of the Philippines Education - Jun 2019--Sep 2023 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Coursework included Cisco Networking, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Web Development, and Mobile Development. Manila, Philippines ### DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship (MERIT Scholarship) Scholarship - Jun 2019--Sep 2023 Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded on academic merit for a degree in Computer Engineering. Philippines ## Hiking log ### Mt. Makiling Laguna - May 2026 A dormant volcano draped in old-growth forest, climbed via the UPLB trail straight out of Los Baños. 1,090 m - UPLB trail - dayhike - Elevation: 1,090 m - Trail: UPLB - Duration: Dayhike - Grade: Moderate ### Mt. 387 Nueva Ecija - Oct 2025 The "Chocolate Hills of the north" -- open cogon ridgelines to a rock-strewn summit, with Aloha Falls as the payoff. 724+ m - Puncan trail - dayhike - Elevation: 724+ m - Trail: Puncan - Duration: Dayhike - Grade: Challenging ### Tarak Ridge Bataan - Sep 2025 A near-vertical assault up Mt. Mariveles for a ridge view over Manila Bay and Corregidor. 1,006 m - Papaya River trail - dayhike - Elevation: 1,006 m - Trail: Papaya River - Duration: Dayhike - Grade: Moderate to hard ### Mt. Pico de Loro Cavite - Feb 2025 The monolith scramble and the knife-edge ridge to the basin, in a single long dayhike. 664 m - Magnetic Hill trail - dayhike - Elevation: 664 m - Trail: Magnetic Hill - Duration: Dayhike - Grade: Moderate ## Games ### Lichess Online chess - Jun 2026 Rapid and casual games against the world, whenever there's a free ten minutes. lichess.org - Platform: lichess.org - Format: Rapid / Classical - View profile: https://lichess.org/@/vloxium ### Moonlighter Shopkeeper roguelite - Jun 2026 A dungeon-crawling roguelite where the real game is running the shop you loot it for. Digital Sun - Action roguelite - Studio: Digital Sun - Genre: Action roguelite - Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/606150 ### Sparklite Action-adventure - Jun 2026 A Zelda-shaped action-adventure where the map itself gets shuffled every run. Red Blue Games - Action-adventure - Studio: Red Blue Games - Genre: Action-adventure - Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/943140 ### Stardew Valley Farming sim - Jun 2026 A solo-developed farming sim that turns a to-do list into the most relaxing loop in gaming. ConcernedApe - Farming RPG - Studio: ConcernedApe - Genre: Farming RPG - Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150 ### Moonstone Island Cozy survival - Oct 2024 A flying-island life sim that mashes up monster taming, farming, and crafting -- and somehow makes the grind feel gentle. Studio Supersoft - Cozy survival - Studio: Studio Supersoft - Genre: Cozy survival - Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150