Ken Jenkins
About Ken Jenkins
Ken Jenkins is a DevOps Manager with extensive experience in software engineering and infrastructure management. He has worked for notable companies such as IBM, ViaSat Inc., and PepsiCo, advocating for automation and championing Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
Current Role at BillingPlatform
Ken Jenkins serves as the DevOps Manager at BillingPlatform since 2020. In this role, he manages a geographically distributed team of Infrastructure and DevOps engineers across Europe and the United States. He utilizes his Product Owner skills to develop and maintain the DevOps and Infrastructure Roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His focus is on optimizing processes and enhancing collaboration among software developers and stakeholders.
Professional Experience at PepsiCo
Since 2021, Ken Jenkins has been working as the eCommerce Infrastructure and DevOps Manager at PepsiCo in Westminster, Colorado. In this position, he advocates for automation to improve speed, strength, and quality in processes. His efforts are directed towards providing optimal experiences for software developers and stakeholders using the platform, which reflects his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Employment History
Ken Jenkins has an extensive employment history. He worked at IBM from 1996 to 2007 as a Web Middleware Integration Services Support, accumulating 11 years of experience. He also held the position of Software Lead Engineer at ViaSat Inc. from 2011 to 2020 for 9 years. His earlier roles include a Web Engineer at Streffco Consultants, Inc. for 3 months in 2007, and a Senior Help Desk Analyst at AT&T Bell Labs from 1994 to 1995.
Educational Background
Ken Jenkins completed his high school education at George Washington High, earning a diploma from 1972 to 1976. He furthered his studies at Red Rocks Community College, where he achieved an Associate of Arts degree in Drafting for Industry from 1981 to 1983. Additionally, he studied Management Information Systems at Metropolitan State University of Denver, enhancing his technical and managerial skills.
Advocacy for Automation and Methodologies
Ken Jenkins champions Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps methodologies in his current roles. He emphasizes the importance of automation to enhance the speed, strength, and quality of processes. His advocacy reflects a commitment to modernizing workflows and improving the overall efficiency of development and operational tasks.