Brian Kropff
About Brian Kropff
Brian Kropff is a Cloud Operations Engineer with extensive experience in web development and cloud management. He has worked at Acquia since 2018 and has a background in philosophy and computer software engineering.
Work at Acquia
Brian Kropff has held multiple roles at Acquia, starting as a Customer Support Engineer from 2015 to 2018. In this position, he provided support for clients using Acquia's products. Since 2018, he has worked as a Cloud Operations Engineer, focusing on maintaining and enhancing cloud management and monitoring tools to support Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. His responsibilities include managing thousands of AWS EC2 servers, specifically for large-scale Drupal websites, and contributing to the Operations runbook and internal knowledge-based articles.
Education and Expertise
Brian Kropff studied at Epicodus, where he focused on PHP, JavaScript, AngularJS, and Drupal development, achieving a certificate in Programming and Web Development in 2015. He also attended California State University, Northridge, earning a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from 2003 to 2009. Additionally, he studied at Glendale City College in Computer and Information Sciences from 2010 to 2011. Currently, he is enhancing his skills in Computer Software Engineering through freeCodeCamp, where he is pursuing a Certificate in Full Stack Web Development.
Background
Brian Kropff has a diverse background in technology and philosophy. His career in technology began with his studies in web development and programming at Epicodus. He has worked in various capacities within the tech industry, including a significant tenure at Acquia. Currently, he is also a Web Development Intern/Contractor at Emerge Interactive, a position he has held since 2015. His experience spans several years in the Portland, Oregon area, where he has developed a strong foundation in cloud operations and web development.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Brian Kropff is actively improving his technical skills in Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes, which are essential for enhancing cloud operations capabilities. He collaborates with various internal teams to ensure optimal client outcomes and contributes to the Operations runbook, which helps streamline processes within the organization. His role involves significant management of cloud infrastructure, particularly in relation to large-scale Drupal websites, showcasing his expertise in cloud management.