Yves Olivier Laroche
About Yves Olivier Laroche
Yves Olivier Laroche is the Manager of Operations Engineering at N-able, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in DevOps, having previously held a senior position at SolarWinds and completed various educational programs in software engineering and computing.
Work at N-able
Yves Olivier Laroche has served as the Manager of Operations Engineering at N-able since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations, ensuring efficient processes, and managing team performance. His work is based in Dundee, where he has contributed to the company's operational strategies for three years.
Previous Experience at SolarWinds
Prior to his current position, Yves worked at SolarWinds as a Senior Development Operations Engineer from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years at SolarWinds, he focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and supporting development processes, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Educational Background
Yves Olivier Laroche has a diverse educational background in computing and software engineering. He studied at Abertay University, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering (Internet Computing) from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Games Development from Solent University, where he studied from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at b.i.b. International College in Hannover, achieving the title of State Certified Computer Scientist from 2008 to 2010.
Technical Achievements
Yves has made significant contributions to technology and engineering practices. He developed automation for Kubernetes node upgrades, enabling zero-downtime cluster maintenance across 88 Kubernetes clusters. He also spearheaded the development of a white label domain feature utilizing Nginx with Lua and OpenResty. His expertise includes administering high-performing MySQL databases and introducing infrastructure automation testing for Ansible roles.
Training and Team Development
In his professional roles, Yves has emphasized team development and knowledge sharing. He has trained members of other DevOps teams to support the core RMM product effectively. His leadership in training initiatives has contributed to building a skilled workforce capable of managing complex operational tasks.