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Ross Harvey is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in software development, cloud security, and network engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology - Software from Western Governors University and a Physics and Computer Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Ross has worked with various organizations, including Google, AppFolio Inc., and Avalon Computer Systems, Inc., where he has held positions such as Principal Web Operations Engineer, CTO, and Director. He is proficient in Linux, NetBSD, Unix, Ruby, and Cloud Security, and has a Comptia A+ Certification. Ross is based in the Denver Metropolitan Area, US, and is fluent in multiple languages.

Credentials

  • Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer
    Oracle
    Apr, 2014
    - Jun, 2026
  • A+ ce
    CompTIA
  • JavaScript Specialist
    CIWcertified
  • Microsoft Technology Associate
    Microsoft
  • Network+ ce
    CompTIA
  • Perl Specialist
    CIWcertified
  • Project+
    CompTIA
  • Security+ ce
    CompTIA
  • v5 Database Design Specialist
    CIWcertified
  • Web Design Specialist
    CIWcertified
  • Web Development Professional
    CIWcertified
  • Web Foundations Associate
    CIWcertified

Experience

  • Google
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • L5 Site Reliability Engineer
      • May 2017 - May 2019
      • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Principal Web Operations Engineer
      • Dec 2009 - Mar 2017

      Networking, Linux, Puppet, DevOps, Ruby Scripting, Data Center Ops, Monitoring, Storage Administration

    • Web and SW Consulting Developer
      • 2006 - Dec 2009
    • Directorships and other appointments
      • 2000 - 2009

      NASA, JPL: Design Review Board, Mars ObserverThe Eclipse Foundation: Director, StewardThe NetBSD Foundation: Director, PortmasterAvalon Computer Systems, Inc.: Director, TreasurerThe Xfree86 Project, Inc.: DeveloperStack Overflow: 93,500 reputation points

    • Developer
      • 1995 - 2007

      Software development: kernel, library, utilities, installer, distribution masters

    • Senior Software Engineer
      • 2003 - 2006
    • CEO's Staff Engineer
      • 2001 - 2003
    • Consultant
      • 2000 - 2003

    • CTO
      • 1989 - 2001

      I did most of the software development and most of the circuit design for this specialty manufacturer of multiprocessor high performance computing systems. Avalon's systems were used in a mixture of exotic commercial, military, and medical projects. These applications ranged from radiation therapy machines to a USAF anti-missile system.

    • Senior Systems Software Programmer, Specialist
      • 1901 - 1904

      Almost like the 1848 California Gold Rush...

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • 2013 - 2016
    Western Governors University
  • University of California, Berkeley

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