Brandon Mena
About Brandon Mena
Brandon Mena is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in the technology sector, including roles at Apple and Homie. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Information Systems, along with an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification.
Current Role at Atomic
Brandon Mena serves as a Site Reliability Engineer at Atomic, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's systems. His responsibilities include monitoring system health, implementing automation solutions, and enhancing infrastructure efficiency. Mena's expertise in cloud computing and infrastructure as code contributes to the overall stability and scalability of Atomic's services.
Previous Experience at Apple
Brandon Mena has extensive experience at Apple, where he worked in various roles from 2011 to 2021. He began as a Specialist, progressing to Expert, Operations Expert, and finally serving as a Project Coordinator Intern. His tenure at Apple spanned a total of six years, during which he developed a strong foundation in operations and project management. Mena's experience at Apple has equipped him with valuable skills in technology and customer service.
Experience at Homie and ReliaQuest
Mena worked as an IT Engineer at Homie from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's IT infrastructure for 11 months. Following this role, he briefly served as a Security Engineer at ReliaQuest in 2022 for three months. These positions allowed him to further develop his technical skills and gain insights into IT operations and security protocols.
Educational Background
Brandon Mena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Manhattanville College, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He later pursued a Master's degree in Information Systems from the University of Utah, completing his studies from 2019 to 2020. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Certifications and Skills
Brandon Mena is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, demonstrating his proficiency in cloud services and architecture. He has a strong focus on developing skills in Information Systems Security, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, version control, and CI/CD. These competencies are essential for his role as a Site Reliability Engineer and contribute to his effectiveness in managing complex systems.