John Crockett
About John Crockett
John Crockett is a Private Cloud Operations Engineer at Adobe, where he manages a global Cisco UCS hardware platform and oversees a VMware private cloud infrastructure. He has a background in network administration and security, holding a Bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University.
Current Role as Private Cloud Operations Engineer
John Crockett currently serves as a Private Cloud Operations Engineer at Adobe, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Lehi, Utah, he is responsible for managing a global Cisco UCS hardware platform that supports tens of thousands of virtual machines. His role involves overseeing a VMware private cloud infrastructure, which includes more than 100 domains and 4,000 hypervisors. This position requires a strong understanding of cloud technologies and infrastructure management.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Before his current role, John Crockett worked at Adobe in various capacities. He served as a Storage Development Team Lead for seven months in 2017 and as a Senior Storage Engineer from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as an AEM / Public Cloud Technical Consultant from 2017 to 2020. His diverse roles at Adobe have provided him with extensive experience in storage systems and cloud technologies.
Experience at Overstock.com
Prior to his tenure at Adobe, John Crockett worked at Overstock.com as a Storage Systems Engineer from 2010 to 2011. This role contributed to his foundational knowledge in storage systems, which he later applied in his positions at Adobe.
Education and Expertise
John Crockett studied at Utah Valley University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Network Administration and Security. His studies spanned from 2006 to 2010, equipping him with essential skills in network management and security protocols. This educational background supports his expertise in cloud operations and infrastructure management.
Infrastructure Automation Skills
In his roles, John Crockett has developed and managed Jenkins pipelines for infrastructure automation tasks, utilizing UCS and vSphere APIs. This skill set enhances his ability to streamline operations and improve efficiency within cloud environments.