Dan Yasny
@danyasny
Experienced Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer with a focus on automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned IT and Infrastructure Engineer with a specialization in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and Cloud technologies. My extensive experience spans across various domains including automation, system administration, and networking, where I have successfully led teams and projects to achieve high-quality standards and service excellence.
Currently, I serve as a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Irreducible, where I drive infrastructure and automation efforts, implementing Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for various programming languages. My previous roles have equipped me with a deep understanding of blockchain infrastructure, cloud architecture, and performance engineering, allowing me to optimize operations and enhance scalability and reliability across multiple environments.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing, mentoring team members, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals. I am passionate about leveraging modern technologies to create secure, efficient, and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Staff Infrastructure Engineer
Irreducible
Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)
Drove infrastructure and automation efforts, including Kubernetes implementation and migration. Architected secure and scalable infrastructure across public clouds and baremetal datacentres.
Lead DevOps Engineer
Figment
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
Spearheaded automation of infrastructure and blockchain operations across multiple networks. Designed and implemented systems for scalability, reliability, and security in staking environments.
Senior Core Infrastructure/Performance/Site Reliability Engineer
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Performed core infrastructure and performance engineering duties. Focused on site reliability within a digital asset exchange environment.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Cloud Architect/Platform Engineer
Turso
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Led the design and management of all infrastructure aspects, including DevOps, SRE, and Cloud. Designed and built the company's Managed Service offering.
Principal Field Engineer (DevOps/SRE/Stateful workloads on Kubernetes)
MayaData
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Provided technical assistance for sales cycles involving Kubernetes and stateful workloads. Generated automatic demo environments and participated in product management.
Head of Global Technical Support
ScyllaDB
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Established and managed the global Technical Support team, defining procedures and configuring customer interaction channels. Interviewed, hired, and managed a globally distributed team.
Senior Field Engineer
ScyllaDB
Jul 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Managed massive customer database deployments and authored technology blogs. Developed various automation, backup/restore, migration, and support utilities for the Scylla stack.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer SDET
Red Hat
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Developed test automation for OpenShift and Kubernetes, focusing on KubeVirt. Tested and automated Openstack deployments using Tripleo and OSP-Director.
Senior Technical Cloud Computing Solutions Architect
Red Hat
May 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)
Automated OpenStack deployments using eNovance Spinalstack and integrated RHEV and Cloud Forms. Provided technical responses to customer issues and participated in presales engagements.
Data Centre Design and Management Consultant/Architect
Self Employed
May 2013 - Present (12 years 1 month)
Designed, deployed, and maintained company datacenters, including firewalls, VPN, networks, and virtualization systems. Implemented monitoring, backup systems, and integrated company-specific applications.
Senior Technical Product Manager - Virtualization and Cloud
Red Hat
Dec 2011 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Developed solutions for System Architects, ISV partners, and customers, creating custom solutions for specific requirements. Advanced RHEV/oVirt adoption and developed future feature concepts.
Senior Software Maintenance Engineer
Red Hat
Nov 2008 - Present (16 years 7 months)
Specialized in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV), serving as a Subject Matter Expert. Developed support tools and scripts, assisted in corporate setups, and maintained an internal laboratory for testing.
Senior Server Analyst
Dell Computers
Sep 2007 - Present (17 years 9 months)
Provided technical support for Dell servers and products, diagnosing and troubleshooting customer equipment. Utilized analytical troubleshooting skills to support the comprehensive Dell server ecosystem.
System Administrator and IT Manager
CogniTens
Dec 2006 - Present (18 years 6 months)
Managed remote support systems and installed hardware and software for production robots. Maintained Windows and Linux workstations, managed servers and networking infrastructure, and secured worldwide antivirus installations.
Senior System Administrator
Various Private Companies
Jan 1994 - Present (31 years 5 months)
Specialized in multiple operating systems, network design, and implementation. Managed backup and business continuity, mail and messaging systems, web services, and hardware across diverse technology stacks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Derby
BA, Business Management
Studied Business Management at the University of Derby from 2002 to 2005. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices.
High Tech College Hertzlia
Certification, Virtualization
Completed the VMware vSphere 5 Install, Configure, Manage (VCP5) course at High Tech College Hertzlia in 2012. This certification focused on the installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere 5.
Red Hat Training
Certification, Linux System Administration
Participated in the RHCE Bootcamp at Red Hat Training in 2010. This program prepared for the Red Hat Certified Engineer certification, focusing on advanced system administration skills.
Self Study
Certification, Networking
Undertook self-study for the CompTIA Network+ certification in 2007. This self-directed learning focused on foundational networking concepts and practices.
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