Florent Metz
About Florent Metz
Florent Metz is a DevOps and PHP Developer with extensive experience in web development and application deployment. He has worked for various companies, including Acquia, Cohesion Web Technologies, and European Travel Ventures Ltd., and specializes in microservices architecture and AWS ECS.
Work at Acquia
Florent Metz has been employed at Acquia as a DevOps / PHP Developer since 2019. His role involves utilizing his expertise in PHP development and DevOps practices to enhance application deployment and management. Acquia, known for its cloud-based solutions for Drupal, benefits from his experience in deploying applications to AWS ECS and using Docker containers.
Previous Experience in Development
Prior to his current position, Florent Metz worked at several organizations in various development roles. He served as a Senior PHP Developer at European Travel Ventures Ltd. for six months in 2016. He also held the position of Lead PHP Developer at zappit from 2014 to 2015. His early career includes roles as a PHP Developer at Time Out and Bauer Media, where he gained significant experience in PHP development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Florent Metz possesses a strong technical skill set in DevOps and PHP development. He is proficient in using Traefik for reverse proxy and load balancing within microservices architecture. His expertise extends to integrating the ELK stack for logging and monitoring solutions. Additionally, he has experience maintaining and automating Jenkins and Travis CI pipelines using Groovy, which enhances CI/CD processes.
Education and Background
Florent Metz has a background in web development, having worked in various capacities across Europe. His career began at NAVX as a Web Developer and continued through multiple roles in France and the United Kingdom. This diverse experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
Career Timeline
Florent Metz's career spans over a decade, with significant roles in the tech industry. He worked at NAVX from 2008 to 2009, followed by positions at Bauer Media and Time Out. His trajectory continued with roles at Groupe Express Roularta, zappit, and European Travel Ventures Ltd., before joining Acquia in 2019. His experience reflects a consistent focus on PHP development and DevOps practices.