Clyde Hill

Simplicity in design leads to reliability in operations

MAESTRO

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At Maestro, I played a pivotal role as a key contributor to the engineering team, focusing on enhancing the stability and reliability of complex cloud-based systems. My primary responsibility involved architecting and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions that supported the growth and performance needs of the platform. I also led efforts to develop and automate robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively manage system health and performance.

By leveraging tools like Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and Terraform, I successfully streamlined infrastructure management and reduced operational overhead through automation. My work at Maestro also included leading cross-functional projects, collaborating closely with product, development, and operations teams to optimize system performance and ensure seamless delivery. Through my contributions, I helped Maestro achieve greater system reliability, improved scalability, and enhanced developer productivity.


FOX

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During my time at Fox, I was instrumental in maintaining high-performance infrastructure for critical systems supporting the network’s digital operations. I worked on building and enhancing cloud environments, implementing best practices for reliability and scalability, and improving the monitoring and observability of applications using Grafana and AWS Cloudwatch. I led efforts in load testing and capacity planning in order to prepare for large events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup, and NFL events. Using the k6 library, I created a high-volume load generator that achieved over 30,000 request per second.

By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I played a key role in optimizing performance and reducing system downtime, helping Fox deliver a superior user experience. My work contributed to streamlining operational processes, improving infrastructure automation, and ensuring the scalability of Fox’s platforms to handle increasing demand. Through my efforts, I helped improve system resiliency and foster a more efficient and reliable technical environment at Fox.

This was my first leadership role as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, which enabled to me to make strategic decisions and mentor other SRE members on my team. This leadership experience provided valuable insights into effective leadership, demonstrating how a leader should act and how to skillfully balance communication between executives and developers for optimal efficiency.


PRICESPIDER

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At PriceSpider, I played a key role in enhancing and maintaining the company’s complex eCommerce data platform, which focuses on providing brand manufacturers with detailed insights into the consumer journey. As part of my role, I worked closely with teams responsible for PriceSpider’s proprietary “Where to Buy” technology, as well as its suite of other digital shelf analytics tools designed to help brands understand consumer behavior and optimize their eCommerce presence.

I was involved in architecting back-end services and front-end implementations, becoming a full-stack developer with a wide array skills. I also worked on a web crawler using Google’s Puppeteer library, which allowed PriceSpider to crawl the web and gather data pertaining to our client’s products. This was my first experience using code to automate a task (web crawling), which eventually led to my SRE journey at Fox.


NEUDESIC

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At Neudesic, a leading technology consulting firm specializing in innovative digital transformation solutions, I contributed to several high-impact projects focused on a Single Source Processing Application and a Sales Order Entry System. Neudesic’s mission of delivering tailored, cutting-edge technology gave me a strong foundation in web development and system architecture.

During my tenure, I played a key role in designing and implementing robust applications that enabled clients to expand their services while offering more buying options for their consumers. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to build reliable and scalable systems that gave the clients confidence in their applications.