David Meadows
About David Meadows
David Meadows is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Adobe, with extensive experience in cloud services and network security. He has held various engineering and support roles at companies such as Ticom Geomatics, Bazaarvoice, and ReachForce, contributing to training development and automation solutions.
Work at Adobe
David Meadows has been employed at Adobe as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2019. His role involves leveraging his expertise in cloud services and automation to enhance operational efficiency. He has contributed to various projects that align with Adobe's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. His experience in AWS services and network security plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and performance of Adobe's systems.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining Adobe, David Meadows held several positions in the DevOps field. He worked at Bazaarvoice as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on improving deployment processes. Prior to that, he was at ReachForce for one year in a similar role from 2017 to 2018. His career began at Ticom Geomatics, where he served as Operations Support Manager from 2012 to 2014 and also held various technical support roles from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
David Meadows earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Spanish and Anthropology from Texas State University, studying from 1994 to 2003. His educational background complements his technical skills, which include expertise in AWS services, Linux administration, and scripting languages such as Bash and Python. He has a strong foundation in geolocation technologies, mapping, and GIS.
Achievements in Network Security and Training
During his tenure at Ticom Geomatics, David Meadows developed a comprehensive training course for customers on the company's geolocation product. He also enhanced corporate network security by consolidating VPNs and implementing multi-factor authentication using PFSense IPSec tunnel. His initiatives have led to significant improvements in customer training and operational security.
Technical Skills and Tools
David Meadows possesses a diverse skill set that includes proficiency in AWS services such as CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, and S3. He has experience with VMware, having delivered a realistic scenario emulation environment to improve customer training. Additionally, he is familiar with tools like Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, JIRA, and Confluence, which support his work in project management and training development.