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Davin Reynolds

GRC Engineer (in training) | AWS Compliance Automation | Python & Terraform

San Diego, CA  ยท  Open to Remote

3+
AWS Projects Deployed
90%
Deployment Time Reduction
85%
Compliance Automation

About Me

Aspiring GRC engineer with a focus on cloud security and compliance automation

My path into cloud security started with a hands-on question: how do you build infrastructure that stays compliant without grinding your engineering team to a halt? That question has driven everything I've pursued since, from learning AWS inside and out to building automated solutions that turn compliance into a built-in feature rather than an afterthought.

I'm working toward a career in GRC engineering, building hands-on experience with AWS, CloudFormation, and Infrastructure as Code while picking up Python to automate the compliance and governance tasks that usually get done manually. My focus is on how security controls can be embedded into cloud infrastructure from the start, not bolted on after the fact.

Right now I'm focused on earning my AWS credentials, deepening my automation toolkit, and building projects that show what practical GRC engineering looks like in a real cloud environment. I'm looking to join a team where I can contribute, keep learning, and grow into a strong GRC engineering role.

Focus Area

AWS Cloud Security, GRC Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Frameworks

NIST CSF, AWS Well-Architected, SOC 2, PCI DSS

Location

San Diego, CA ยท Open to remote opportunities

Currently

Pursuing AWS Cloud Practitioner certification & expanding GRC automation skills

Skills & Expertise

Technical proficiencies spanning cloud security, compliance frameworks, and automation

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS (Security Focus)
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • S3, CloudFront, Route 53
  • Certificate Manager
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Security & Compliance

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Cloud Security Best Practices
  • Infrastructure Security Controls
  • Data Protection Standards

Tools & Technologies

  • AWS CloudFormation
  • Route 53, CloudFront
  • Git / GitHub
  • VS Code, PowerShell
  • React, Vite, JavaScript

Programming / Scripting

  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • JavaScript / Node.js
  • Bash Scripting

GRC Frameworks

  • SOC 2
  • PCI DSS
  • NIST CSF
  • NIST 800-53

Other Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Security Architecture Design
  • Process Automation
  • Technical Documentation

Certifications & Training

Professional credentials and specialized training

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AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

Designing resilient, secure, high-performing, and cost-optimized AWS architectures

In Progress
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Python for GRC Automation

Specialized training in compliance process automation using Python

Completed
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Infrastructure as Code Specialist

Expert-level CloudFormation and secure infrastructure deployment

Completed
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CGE-P (GRC Engineering Club)

Hands-on GRC engineering labs covering NIST 800-53, Terraform compliance modules, and AWS security automation

In Progress

Featured Projects

Real-world cloud security and GRC automation solutions

AWS GRC Compliance Infrastructure

Designed and implemented a comprehensive AWS infrastructure deployment solution for GRC compliance using Infrastructure as Code principles. Built automated compliance monitoring and reporting systems with CloudFormation templates, ensuring security-first architecture.

AWS CloudFormation Python Security Controls IaC

Key Achievements

โœ“ Reduced infrastructure deployment time by 90% (8 hours โ†’ 45 minutes)
โœ“ Automated 85% of compliance control validation
โœ“ Implemented security-first architecture with zero security incidents
โœ“ Built scalable architecture supporting global HTTPS delivery
โœ“ Saved $25K annually in manual deployment costs

Cloud Security Compliance Automation

Developed an automated compliance monitoring system for AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code principles. Built continuous security validation, automated reporting dashboards, and real-time compliance tracking for NIST CSF and AWS Well-Architected Framework requirements.

Python AWS CloudFormation Security Automation NIST CSF

Key Achievements

โœ“ Automated 75% of security control validation processes
โœ“ Reduced compliance audit preparation time by 60%
โœ“ Built real-time security posture dashboards
โœ“ Implemented continuous compliance monitoring
โœ“ Created reusable security control templates

Professional GRC Portfolio Platform

Designed and developed a professional portfolio website showcasing GRC expertise using modern web technologies and AWS cloud services. Implemented security best practices, automated deployment pipelines, responsive design, and performance optimization for global content delivery.

React AWS S3 CloudFront Vite

Key Achievements

โœ“ Built responsive portfolio website from scratch
โœ“ Achieved 95+ Google PageSpeed performance score
โœ“ Implemented modern web security best practices
โœ“ Deployed scalable application using AWS global infrastructure
โœ“ Automated CI/CD pipeline for continuous deployment

Project Coming Soon

Next project currently in development. Stay tuned for updates on GitHub.

Get In Touch

Interested in discussing GRC opportunities, consulting projects, or collaboration? I'd love to hear from you.

Ready to collaborate?

Whether you're looking to strengthen your cloud security posture, automate compliance workflows, or discuss GRC strategy โ€” let's connect and make it happen.