Oscar Silva
About Oscar Silva
Oscar Silva is a Site Reliability Engineer at ArangoDB, specializing in Kubernetes and cloud environments. He has extensive experience in network engineering and DevOps practices, with a background in mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Work at ArangoDB
Oscar Silva has been employed at ArangoDB as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on maintaining the reliability and performance of the company's systems. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to contribute to the organization from various locations.
Previous Experience at The University of Texas at Austin
Oscar Silva held multiple positions at The University of Texas at Austin. He served as a Network Engineer from 2008 to 2012, followed by a role as an Enterprise Network Engineer from 2012 to 2015. He then advanced to Senior Network Engineer, working from 2015 to 2018. His experience at the university spanned a total of ten years, during which he developed expertise in networking technologies.
Education and Expertise
Oscar Silva earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin, studying from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his technical skills, which include proficiency in Kubernetes, cloud environments, and scripting languages such as Bash and Python. He is knowledgeable in deploying virtual machines and containers using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
DevOps and System Administration Role at Market Logic Software
Since 2018, Oscar Silva has worked at Market Logic Software as a DevOps / System Administrator in Berlin. His responsibilities include utilizing GitOps practices with tools like Flux/FluxCD for managing infrastructure and application deployments. He applies his understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies to enhance project management and development processes.
Technical Skills and Networking Knowledge
Oscar Silva possesses expert knowledge in networking services and technologies, including switches, routers, firewalls, DNS, and DHCP. He has advanced skills in container orchestration, particularly with Kubernetes, and is adept at scripting and automation. His experience encompasses deploying solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Openstack, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.