Luis Navarro
About Luis Navarro
Luis Navarro is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Amherst Holdings, with a background in IT support and system analysis. He has extensive experience in managing VMware environments and is proficient in automation and software development methodologies.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Luis Navarro has been employed at Amherst Holdings as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on automating processes and managing infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency. His responsibilities include architecting and deploying solutions that support the company's technology needs. Navarro's expertise in DevOps practices contributes to the overall performance and reliability of the systems at Amherst Holdings, located in Austin, Texas.
Previous Experience in IT Support and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Luis Navarro held various roles that contributed to his extensive IT background. He worked at Socorro Independent School District as an IT Support technician from 2007 to 2008. He then served as an AV Technician at The University of Texas at El Paso from 2008 to 2010. Following this, he gained experience as a Computer Lab and Classroom Technology Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2011 to 2014, before moving to Dell as a Senior System Analyst from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Luis Navarro studied at The University of Texas at El Paso, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2011 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, including proficiency in automating tasks with PowerShell, Bash, and AutoIT, as well as programming in Java and C.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Navarro possesses extensive experience in managing VMware vSphere/ESXi and VMware Horizon environments. He is skilled in architecting, deploying, and managing Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Published Application environments. Additionally, he has a strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies, which enhances his ability to troubleshoot and streamline solutions for complex technical issues.