Emanuel Yarborough, Itil V3, Lean Six Sigma
About Emanuel Yarborough, Itil V3, Lean Six Sigma
Emanuel Yarborough is a Senior DevOps Engineer with over 18 years of IT experience, currently working at Advance Auto Parts. He specializes in CI/CD pipelines and has held various roles in organizations such as Fidelity Investments, RBC Bank, and Lexis Nexis.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Emanuel Yarborough has been employed at Advance Auto Parts as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on DevOps practices, particularly in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. He also serves as an Atlassian Administrator, managing tools that facilitate collaboration and project tracking within the organization. His work involves utilizing various technologies and methodologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Previous Experience in DevOps and IT
Emanuel Yarborough has over 18 years of diverse IT experience. He previously worked as a Senior DevOps Release Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2016, where he contributed to release management processes. His role as a Senior Operations Analyst at RBC Bank from 2007 to 2012 involved software configuration management. Additionally, he served as a Release Manager and Build Manager at Smarsh from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a position as a Senior Software Engineer at Lexis Nexis from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Emanuel Yarborough holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Science (Management Information Systems) from Christopher Newport University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also completed BioWork: Process Technician Training at Wake Technical Community College. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT and DevOps practices, enabling him to implement effective technology strategies.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his current role, Emanuel utilizes a range of tools and technologies essential for DevOps and software development. He is proficient in Python, AWS CLI, Docker containers, and various monitoring tools such as ELK, New Relic, and Splunk. His technical environment includes Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, SonarQube, Selenium, and Jenkins Groovy Pipelines. He specializes in automating the Release Life Cycle and enhancing user feedback loops through SaaS products and plugins.
Leadership in DevOps Initiatives
Emanuel champions the DevOps Center of Excellence (CoE) and Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) initiatives within his organization. These initiatives aim to promote best practices in DevOps and cloud technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. His leadership in these areas contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the IT operations at Advance Auto Parts.