Mike Koch
About Mike Koch
Mike Koch is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Apex Clearing Corporation, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in system administration and infrastructure management, with a career spanning over two decades in various technical roles.
Work at Apex Clearing Corporation
Mike Koch has been serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Apex Clearing Corporation since 2020. His role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's systems and infrastructure. He operates within the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, contributing to the organization's technological advancements and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at iovation
Prior to his current position, Mike Koch worked at iovation for six years, holding various roles. He served as a Service Reliability Engineer from 2018 to 2020, a Senior Infrastructure Engineer from 2016 to 2020, a Manager of Infrastructure from 2015 to 2016, and an Infrastructure Administrator from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at iovation provided him with extensive experience in infrastructure management and system reliability.
Education and Expertise
Mike Koch studied at Portland State University, where he earned a B.S. in Psychology and Computer Science from 1997 to 1999. He also attended Oregon State University from 1991 to 1995. He possesses expertise in system orchestration using Puppet, identity management with LDAP, and has strong skills in UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server administration. Additionally, he has a Project Management Certification from PSU PDC.
Technical Skills and Experience
Mike Koch has extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS hosting. He is skilled in managing VMware infrastructure and has a strong background in CentOS. His technical skills include disaster recovery solutions using CommVault and Veritas Netbackup, as well as system monitoring with tools like Sensu and Nagios. He also administers storage solutions using NetApp and Hitachi appliances.
Career Background
Mike Koch's career spans several organizations and roles, beginning as a System Administrator II at Sequent Computer Systems from 1997 to 2000. He has held positions at Electric Lightwave, Integra Telecom, Marketo, Nike, and KU Technologies. His diverse background in system administration and infrastructure management has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in IT operations.