Sebastian Watts
About Sebastian Watts
Sebastian Watts is a Staff Operations Engineer currently working at N-able, where he manages automation and infrastructure for EKS clusters. He has a background in technical support and application engineering, with previous roles at SolarWinds MSP, and holds an Associate degree in Digital Animation.
Current Position at N-able
Sebastian Watts currently holds the position of Staff Operations Engineer at N-able. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. In this capacity, he manages automation and infrastructure as code for 98 EKS clusters, utilizing tools such as Terraform and Kustomization. His responsibilities also include maintaining and improving EKS clusters through the use of Jenkins in AWS.
Previous Experience at N-able and SolarWinds MSP
Sebastian Watts has extensive experience in operations and engineering roles. He worked at N-able as an Operations Engineer from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he was employed at SolarWinds MSP in various capacities, including Application Engineer from 2017 to 2018, Senior Technical Support Engineer from 2015 to 2017, Intermediate Technical Support Engineer from 2015 to 2016, and Associate Technical Support Engineer in 2015. His tenure at SolarWinds MSP provided him with a solid foundation in technical support and application engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Sebastian Watts studied at The Living Arts College, where he focused on Digital Animation. He earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree from 2009 to 2011. This educational background has contributed to his technical skills and creative pursuits.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sebastian Watts possesses strong technical skills in managing cloud infrastructure. He specializes in automation and infrastructure as code, particularly with EKS clusters. His proficiency with Terraform, Kustomization, and Jenkins in AWS highlights his capability in cloud operations and engineering.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sebastian Watts has a passion for backpacking and reconnecting with nature. He also enjoys creating art and engaging in 3D printing during his free time, reflecting his creative interests.