Chad Fanguy
About Chad Fanguy
Chad Fanguy is a Sysops Specialist currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2021. He has extensive experience in computer science and programming, having held various positions in organizations such as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Five Rivers Services, LLC.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Chad Fanguy has held multiple positions at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2013. He began as a Computer Scientist in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he worked for four years until 2017. After a brief hiatus, he resumed his role as a Computer Scientist from 2018 to 2021, working remotely from Austin, Texas, and later from Orlando. In 2021, he transitioned to the role of Sysops Specialist at USGS, where he continues to work remotely from Orlando. His responsibilities include managing AWS services and overseeing web informatics projects.
Education and Expertise
Chad Fanguy earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Nicholls State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in computer science and programming. He possesses skills in managing AWS services, including Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and Relational Database Service (RDS), which he applies in web informatics and mapping projects.
Background in Programming and Analysis
Chad Fanguy has extensive experience in programming and analysis, having worked in various roles prior to his tenure at USGS. He served as a Computer Programmer II at Five Rivers Services, LLC from 2011 to 2013, and as a Programmer/Analyst at Bollinger Shipyards from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for nine months in 2013 and as a Computer Science Lab Tutor at Nicholls State University from 2008 to 2010.
Achievements in Web Application Migration
Chad Fanguy managed the migration of the StreamStats suite of web applications to an AWS Fargate serverless solution. This project involved optimizing the use of Elastic Container Service, which enhanced service hosting and monitoring capabilities. His work in this area demonstrates his proficiency in cloud computing and application management.
Portfolio of Development Projects
Chad Fanguy maintains a portfolio of personal development and creative projects available online. This portfolio showcases his skills and initiatives in programming and technology, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the field of computer science.