Hi there! Welcome to my blog where I talk all about my hands-on experiences with cloud technology and DevOps. This is where I share the projects I’m working on, the challenges I face, and the solutions I find along the way. If you’re into cloud services, automation, or just love to hear about tech projects from someone in the trenches, you’re in the right place. Dive in and join the conversation!

Automating WordPress Blog Setup in AWS with Ansible and GitHub Actions
by Brett
May 29, 2024
Hangman Part III: Automation (Terraform and GitHub Actions)
by Brett
August 2, 2023
Hangman Part II: Deploying to AWS (ECR, VPC, RDS, ECS, ALB, and Autoscaling)
by Brett
July 31, 2023
Hangman Part I: Crafting the Application (Python, Flask, MySQL, and Docker)
by Brett
July 27, 2023
The Cloud Resume Challenge: How I Tackled My First Cloud Project
by Brett
April 10, 2023

Category: Project

Hangman Part I: Crafting the Application (Python, Flask, MySQL, and Docker)

Jul 27, 2023

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Brett

in Old, Project

Play Hangman! Intro Hello everyone! I’m excited to present the first part of a blog series that delves into my latest project – a fun and engaging Hangman game. This project is a culmination of a diverse array of technologies: Python, Flask, MySQL, Docker, AWS, IaC, and CI/CD. By sharing the journey, my aim is…
The Cloud Resume Challenge: How I Tackled My First Cloud Project

Apr 10, 2023

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by

Brett

in Old, Project

brettmhowell.com In January of this year I earned the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification. I was ecstatic. It was my first step into the world of cloud computing from years of being a realtor and many hours of studying had finally paid off into a tangible accomplishment. Time to start applying for Cloud Engineering positions,…