Chris Sivanich
About Chris Sivanich
Chris Sivanich is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in deploying service architectures using AWS and Kubernetes. He has worked at notable companies such as Okta and Anyscale, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Anyscale
Chris Sivanich has been employed at Anyscale as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2022. His role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's services. He works remotely from San Francisco, California, and has contributed to the development and maintenance of service architectures.
Previous Experience at Okta
Prior to joining Anyscale, Chris Sivanich worked at Okta in various roles. He served as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and as a Staff Site Reliability Engineer for six months in 2021. His tenure at Okta involved enhancing service reliability and operational efficiency in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Chris Sivanich studied Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2011 to 2016. He also attended Maple Grove Senior High School from 2009 to 2011. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Chris Sivanich possesses a strong technical background in deploying service architectures using AWS Classic EC2 and Chef, as well as GKE Kubernetes and Docker. He has over 10 years of experience with Linux systems and has a keen interest in multi-cloud infrastructure designs. He enjoys experimenting with Google Cloud Platform in a personal lab environment.
Personal Interests and Projects
In addition to his professional work, Chris Sivanich is passionate about 3D printing, design, and prototyping. He maintains a personal homelab that includes a Dell PowerEdge R710. He values open-source software and is committed to empowering individuals and teams for long-term success.