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Christian Beener

Austin, TX

Automating Software Delivery on AWS

With over 5-years of full-stack development experience using the MEAN Stack, Java/Spring, Dockerized containers, and AWS Cloud Services, I can help you and your team get off the ground and scale faster with reliable, automated cloud infrastructure and efficient development workflows. Watch my current projects on GitHub as this simple site evolves!

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End-to-End Tech Stack

Fullstack Development

Robust & Scalable Applications

  • Stacks:
    MEAN, Java/Spring, HTML5/TailwindCSS/JS
  • Data:
    MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL Design
  • Specialty:
    Legacy System Modernization

Cloud Infrastructure

Automation & Provisioning

  • AWS:
    EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, SES
  • DevOps:
    Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions)
  • Containers:
    Docker and Containerized Deployment

Optimized Workflows

Agile & Efficient Development

  • Tools:
    Git, VS Code, Linux Environments
  • Agile Delivery:
    SCRUM/Kanban, Sprint Planning, Asana/GH Projects
  • Testing & Quality:
    Unit & Integration Testing, AI-Assisted Code Review

Professional Experience

DevOps Engineering & Consulting

Independent Freelance, Austin, TX

Oct 2025 - Present

  • Actively building reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (see AWS IaC Boilerplate project) to ensure client solutions start with secure, scalable foundations.
  • Designing and implementing automated CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications, focusing on reliability and speed in deployment cycles.
  • Preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification to expand and formalize expertise in cloud architecture design.

Full-Stack Developer

Fieldd, Austin, TX

Sep 2024 - Oct 2025

  • Mobile App Delivery: Developed and delivered Angular/Ionic mobile applications for iOS/Android, encompassing the full MEAN stack and ensuring a cohesive SaaS user experience.
  • Workflow Automation: Engineered specialized real-time mobile tools (e.g., license plate scanner) that improved field service speed and boosted user engagement.
  • Internal Tooling: Contributed to a dedicated sales suite for lead tracking and conversion analysis, directly supporting the business development team.
  • Quality & Release: Managed post-launch QA and support, ensuring high stability and rapid iteration cycles for the production environment.

Software Engineer

General Motors, Austin, TX

Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Enterprise Modernization: Led the modernization of the core warehousing integration platform, successfully linking SAP and custom WMS via Angular/Spring.
  • Tech Stack Upgrades: Executed large-scale migration of legacy codebases from Java 8/Spring 2 to Java 17/Spring 3 and Angular 8 to 14+, significantly improving performance and long-term viability.
  • Process Automation: Developed Python/Kubernetes CronJobs to automate compliance report generation, reducing manual runtime from hours to seconds.
  • DevOps & Cloud Orchestration: Managed CI/CD pipelines and container deployment strategies using Azure DevOps and Kubernetes for mission-critical logistics systems.

Project Manager / Full-Stack Developer

UH Capstone Project, Houston, TX

Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Directed a 9-member team to deliver full-stack Java and AWS business app valued at $50K.
  • Oversaw SDLC: requirements, architecture, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Developed backend services and responsive UI integrated with AWS-hosted data pipelines.

Current Projects

In Progress Start: Nov 2025

IaC using Terraform

An ongoing project to create reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for provisioning secure and scalable AWS cloud resources using Terraform.

Tech: IaC, Terraform, AWS

View on GitHub
In Progress Start: Nov 2025

SAA-C03 Certification

Currently studying for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam, focusing on designing resilient architectures, high-performing systems, and cost-optimized solutions on AWS.

Tech: AWS, Lambda, S3, VPC Design, IAM Security

View on AWS
Complete Completed: Nov 2025

Static Website Launch

This static website was built using HTML5, Vanilla JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS via CDN. It is hosted on GitHub Pages, and deployments are automated through a CI/CD pipeline built in GitHub Actions.

Tech: HTML5, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, GitHub Pages, GitHub Actions

View on GitHub

Contact Me

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Freelance & Contract Services

For quick, fixed-price DevOps projects, cloud consultation, or inquiries about LVN Cloud Solutions.

Full-Time Job Inquiry

For job offers, full-time positions, or general HR inquiries.