Michael Schemer
Medina
Summary
Experienced DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer with 15 years in architecting and automating cloud infrastructure across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, and hybrid environments. Specializes in Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and global platform operations. Pursuing an Advanced Degree in Artificial Intelligence to enhance MLOps framework deployment and automated model lifecycles in regulated environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Oracle
Orlando, FL
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architected and automated massive-scale infrastructure deployments leveraging Terraform and Ansible to ensure reproducible, immutable cloud environments.
- CI/CD Automation: Engineered and optimized end-to-end CI/CD automation and one-click pipeline deployments, driving a 60% reduction in global deployment timelines.
- Cloud Migrations: Led complex technical migration initiatives, successfully transitioning legacy enterprise workloads into optimized OCI and AWS cloud environments.
- Git Lifecycle Management: Governed multi-repository branching strategies and automated merge checks in GitLab internal repositories, enhancing code quality across 4 major version trees.
- Automated Compliance & Patching: Streamlined configuration management, patching, and compliance enforcement across hybrid nodes utilizing Oracle Linux Manager and automated patch management tools.
- Automated Compliance & Patching: Streamlined configuration management, patching, and compliance enforcement across hybrid nodes with Oracle Linux Manager and automated patch management tools, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Internal Tooling: Developed custom Python, PowerShell, and Bash tools to parse complex configuration instructions, modernizing operational workflows and improving team efficiency.
- Designed and implemented scalable cloud infrastructure solutions to enhance performance and reliability.
- Led cross-functional teams in deploying automated processes to optimize system operations.
Senior Technical Engineer – Enterprise Platform Support
Oracle
Orlando, FL
06.2011 - 10.2021
- Middleware Infrastructure: Handled advanced systems engineering and middleware orchestration for Oracle Fusion Applications, supporting business-critical SOA and Fusion Middleware environments.
- Managed systems engineering and middleware orchestration for Oracle Fusion Applications, ensuring reliability for business-critical SOA and Fusion Middleware environments.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining security postures and data integrity safeguards for financial sector clients.
- Developed and optimized technical documentation for system architecture and processes.
- Developed and maintained architectural frameworks to support large-scale software deployments and integrations.
Oracle Workflow Automation Specialist – E-Business Suite
Oracle
01.2005 - 06.2011
- Administered and optimized large-scale Oracle E-Business Suite (11i/R12) environments, enhancing system integrations and streamlining automated workflows.
- Diagnosed and resolved architecture bottlenecks and performance lags in workflow system integrations, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
- Developed and implemented automated solutions to enhance operational efficiency across various processes.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
Maryville Univ of St. Louis
St LouisMaster of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Union University
Jackson, TNSkills
- Cloud engineering
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible
- CI/CD automation
- Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Jython, WLST
- Network configuration
- MLOps and AI: Deep Learning architectures, Data Pipelines, Model Orchestration (In-Progress)
- Systems security
- Virtualization Management
- Systems management
Websites
Certification
- AI for Business: 12-week course, Univ of Texas, (currently attending)
- Cloud: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations (2020, 2021, 2022)
- Systems: CompTIA Linux+ Certified Technician, A+ Certified Technician
- Legacy/Microsoft: MCSE (Windows 2000), MCP, CIW Associate, Cert Instructor
- DevOps Foundation: DevOps Institute, March 2023
- Level Up Python: LinkedIn Learning, February 2026
- Advanced Networking in Azure: Test Gorilla, July 2026
Timeline
Senior DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Oracle
10.2021 - 09.2025
Senior Technical Engineer – Enterprise Platform Support
Oracle
06.2011 - 10.2021
Oracle Workflow Automation Specialist – E-Business Suite
Oracle
01.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Union University
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
Maryville Univ of St. Louis
Master of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University