Terrell A. Lancaster

Cloud Security Engineer & Full-Stack Developer

Codename: "The Operational Defender"

Clearance L4
System Status
LIVE
OPERATIONAL

All systems nominal. Ready for deployment.

Base of Ops
Las Vegas, NV
Coordinates: 36.17° N, 115.14° W
Availability
99.99%
Cognitive Load
OPTIMIZED
term_v2.0.4

root@portfolio:~$ init_sequence --force

> Loading modules...

> Cloud architecture... OK

> DevSecOps pipeline... OK

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Operative Briefing

Codename
"The Operational Defender"
Securing Infrastructure. Shipping Code. Zero Downtime.

Cloud Security Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with 9+ years building secure, scalable systems. U.S. Army veteran (8 years, Secret clearance) with proven 24/7 operational discipline. Currently completing B.S. in Cybersecurity at WGU. Specializes in GCP cloud architecture, DevSecOps pipelines, and AI-integrated applications. Known for 'no geek-speak' communication and 15-minute SLA adherence.

Current Mission
B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University (WGU) • In Progress (Expected 2026)
Terrell Lancaster
Owner Mindset

Has signed the front of a check. Understands that IT downtime = lost revenue. Treats company hardware with the care of a business owner.

Hybrid Threat

Can pull the cable, configure the switch, secure the network, AND write the code for the app running on it.

Proven Reliability

U.S. Army discipline + 300,000 miles accident-free OTR driving. Thrives in NightOps and 24/7 environments.

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)✓ Active • Jan 2026
CompTIA Network+✓ Active • Dec 2025
CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2)✓ Active • Dec 2025
ITIL® 4 Foundation✓ Active • Dec 2025
Google Project Management✓ Active • Apr 2025
Google Cybersecurity Professional✓ Active • Apr 2025
Google IT Support Professional✓ Active • Apr 2025
CDL Class A✓ Active • Aug 2022

Technical Arsenal

Cloud Architecture (GCP)

Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure

Cloud Run (Serverless)Compute EngineGKEFirestoreCloud SQLBigQueryCloud StorageIAM/RBACFirebase AuthCloud Build (CI/CD)GitHub ActionsTerraform (Concepts)
Cybersecurity & Ops

Defense, Network Security, Compliance

Log Analysis (SIEM)Malware RemediationEDRCisco MerakiFirewall RulesVPN ConfigurationPort SecurityNIST FrameworkPII/PHI HandlingFMCSA/DOT Compliance
Development Stack

Languages, Frameworks, Tools

JavaScriptPython (Scripting)HTML5/CSS3React.jsViteTailwind CSSVS CodeProject IDXFirebase StudioPostman (API Testing)
IT Support & Hardware

Systems, Admin, Hardware

Windows 10/11 EnterprisemacOSLinux (CLI)Android/iOS (MDM)Active DirectoryMicrosoft 365 AdminGoogle Workspace AdminDesktop/Laptop Break-FixPrinter RepairCabling (Cat5e/6)

Operation Directives

CASE_FILE_01
Fretum-Freight TMS
A serverless logistics application built on GCP (Cloud Run, Firestore) to manage fleet dispatching and tracking. Features Role-Based Access Control via Firebase Auth, real-time asset monitoring, and automated compliance reporting.
GCP Cloud RunFirestoreFirebase AuthRBACCI/CDServerless
DEMOCODE
CASE_FILE_02
ScoreTrack CRM
A comprehensive, white-label credit repair management platform designed for credit repair professionals. Features AI-powered dispute generation, predictive score forecasting, and automated client management with Python/Firestore backend.
Next.js 15TypeScriptTailwind CSSFirebasePythonAI Integration
CODE

Mission History

_classified_records
/var/log/classified/full_dossier.txt
MODE: TOP_SECRET
agent@secure_terminal:~$ cat operative_dossier.txt
TERRELL A. LANCASTER
Cloud Security Engineer & Full-Stack Developer
[Las Vegas, NV]::[Former Secret (Eligible for Reinstatement - TS Capable)]
U.S. Army Veteran • Former Business Owner • Cloud Architect Candidate
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01 // Operative Summary

Cloud Security Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with 9+ years building secure, scalable systems. U.S. Army veteran (8 years, Secret clearance) with proven 24/7 operational discipline. Currently completing B.S. in Cybersecurity at WGU. Specializes in GCP cloud architecture, DevSecOps pipelines, and AI-integrated applications. Known for 'no geek-speak' communication and 15-minute SLA adherence.

02 // Tactical Expertise
CLOUD_OPS:Cloud Run (Serverless), Compute Engine, GKE, Firestore, Cloud SQL, BigQuery
CYBER_SEC:Log Analysis (SIEM), Malware Remediation, EDR, Cisco Meraki, Firewall Rules, VPN Configuration
DEV_STACK:JavaScript, Python (Scripting), HTML5/CSS3, React.js, Vite, Tailwind CSS
IT_SUPPORT:Windows 10/11 Enterprise, macOS, Linux (CLI), Android/iOS (MDM), Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Admin
03 // Operation Log
Full-Stack Developer & Cloud Architect[ Jan 2025 — Present ]
FRETUM-FREIGHT TMS|Las Vegas, NV

Lead Architect for enterprise Transportation Management System. Building scalable, serverless infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Firestore) with Next.js 15. Integrating AI-driven workflows for document processing and predictive analytics. 40+ hrs/wk dedicated development.

IT Operations Manager & Cloud Architect[ Aug 2022 – Jan 2025 ]
Drive On Transportation LLC|Las Vegas, NV

Co-Owner and Operator of a logistics fleet. Built 'Focus Freight TMS' - a proprietary serverless logistics app using GCP (Cloud Run/Firestore) to replace manual tracking. Established 24/7 monitoring protocol using Cisco Meraki and ELD telematics. Maintained <15-minute SLA for technical outages. Migrated on-premise storage to Google Cloud Storage with lifecycle policies.

Technical Support Team Lead[ Nov 2017 – Aug 2022 ]
Simply Vegas Real Estate|Henderson, NV

Provided white-glove deskside support to VIP agents and high-net-worth clients. Salesforce CRM Administrator - managed data integrity and web-to-lead integrations. Managed hosting and DNS for property landing pages with SEO optimization.

Infrastructure Field Technician[ Apr 2014 – Aug 2015 ]
Pulau Corp|Barstow, CA

Military Range Support. Maintained telemetry cabling and hardware in harsh field environments. Adhered to strict OSHA and NIOSH safety standards while handling heavy equipment.

Human Resource Operations Manager[ Jan 2004 – Jan 2012 ]
U.S. Army|Global

NCOIC / Unit Commander's Driver. Managed sensitive personnel records (PII) for 1,500+ troops with zero security breaches. Expert in convoy operations, heavy vehicle movement, and asset accountability ($2M+ inventory). Held Secret Security Clearance.

04 // Certifications
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)✓ Active
Jan 2026
CompTIA Network+✓ Active
Dec 2025
CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2)✓ Active
Dec 2025
ITIL® 4 Foundation✓ Active
Dec 2025
Google Project Management✓ Active
Apr 2025
Google Cybersecurity Professional✓ Active
Apr 2025
Google IT Support Professional✓ Active
Apr 2025
CDL Class A✓ Active
Aug 2022
05 // Education
B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University (WGU)
In Progress (Expected 2026)
Coursework: Cloud Security, Network Defense, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Project Management

Communication Channels

Direct Comms

Professional Network
linkedin.com/in/tlancas25
Code Repository
github.com/tlancas25

Personnel File

Download complete service record and technical capabilities dossier. File includes full employment history, security clearance details, and project portfolio.

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