Platform Engineering Tutor | Linux • Kubernetes • DevSecOps • CI/CD

Jasmine M.

I’m a software engineer with professional experience across fintech and government contracting, including previous experience at Amazon. My technical background includes Linux, Kubernetes, containers, Python, CI/CD, and modern software development practices. I hold the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) and CompTIA Security+ certifications, and I continue to expand my knowledge through hands-on labs, certification study, and building my own infrastructure and CI/CD projects.

Teaching has also been an important part of my background. During my eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, I served in instructional and leadership roles where I was responsible for teaching and mentoring other Marines with different levels of experience. I have also volunteered more than 200 hours in my community and have helped adult learners and veterans develop technical skills and prepare for careers in technology. My experience includes both structured instruction and one-on-one mentoring.

My tutoring style focuses on understanding concepts rather than memorizing commands or answers. I like to break technical topics into smaller pieces, use hands-on examples, and ask students to explain concepts back to me so we can identify where something may still be unclear. For subjects such as Linux, containers, and Kubernetes, I want students to understand not only how to use a tool, but why it exists and how it fits into a larger system. I’m especially interested in helping beginners, career changers, and students preparing for technical certifications build a strong foundation and become more confident working through problems independently.