Reid Nabinger
About Reid Nabinger
Reid Nabinger is a Site Reliability Engineer currently employed at Bigleaf Networks in Portland, Oregon. He has extensive experience in Linux system engineering and DevOps, having held various positions at companies including Intuit, Apple Leisure Group, and Cisco Systems.
Work at Bigleaf Networks
Reid Nabinger currently serves as a Site Reliability Engineer at Bigleaf Networks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating self-healing and manageable environments that enhance developer productivity. His work emphasizes automation in development processes, aiming to minimize manual tasks and reduce human error. Nabinger envisions workflows where bug reports automatically generate tickets and initiate continuous integration (CI) processes, contributing to a more efficient development lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability and DevOps
Before joining Bigleaf Networks, Reid Nabinger held several positions that contributed to his expertise in Site Reliability and DevOps. He worked as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Apple Leisure Group from 2015 to 2020, where he focused on improving operational efficiency. He also served as a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer at Skopos Financial for 11 months in 2014-2015. His experience includes positions at Cisco Systems and Taylor Publishing Company, where he developed skills in managing Linux environments and implementing automation strategies.
Education and Expertise
Reid Nabinger studied at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned a degree in Information Technology Systems and Computer Science from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in technology and systems management. His expertise encompasses automation, site reliability engineering, and the development of efficient workflows that reduce manual intervention and enhance system performance.
Career Background
Reid Nabinger has a diverse career background that spans various roles in technology and engineering. He began his career as an Inventory & Communications Specialist at Masergy Communications from 2005 to 2007. He then transitioned to a Student Web Developer role at The University of Texas at Dallas from 2010 to 2011. His early experience includes working as a Server Build Technician at SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. and as a CALO Lab Engineer at Cisco Systems. This varied experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of systems and infrastructure.