Matt Ellingsen

Junior Cloud Engineer

Sun City, AZ 85373 | (602) 361-4539 | mattelgsn@cox.net | LinkedIn

Professional Summary

AWS-certified IT professional transitioning into cloud engineering with a strong foundation in systems management, backend development, and enterprise-scale learning technologies. Skilled in AWS services, automation, and scripting with a solutions-driven mindset. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication, with proven strengths in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and continuous learning.

Core Competencies

Professional Experience

K12/Stride, Corp – Senior Manager, Learning Solutions/FuelEd Operations

2010 – 2025 | Reston, VA (Remote)
  • Managed team tasked with day-to-day operations of proprietary SIS system.
  • Created and managed 30K+ LMS course sections monthly across Blackboard/Brightspace.
  • Provided front-line support and maintenance for 100K+ active sections.
  • Oversaw course/section/catalog organization in Peak to ensure timely delivery.
  • Led annual retirement and replacement of courses.

Aventa Learning – Curriculum Support Manager

2007 – 2010 | Anthem, AZ (Remote)
  • Managed support, operations, and deliveries of courses across multiple LMS platforms.
  • Handled internal and external customer support via ticketing systems and email.
  • Performed conversion and maintenance of courses across 5 LMS systems.
  • Delivered and loaded course content for KCDL business lines.

Aries Technology / Cisco Systems – Business Analyst

2001 – 2007 | Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
  • Enhanced and maintained Cisco Networking Academy Management System.
  • Produced business design documentation for system enhancements.
  • Created wireframes, business rules, and requirements documentation.
  • Served as communication link between business and IT teams.
  • Assisted QA team with test script writing and execution.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology – University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

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