Reed Denny
About Reed Denny
Reed Denny is a Site Reliability Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in cloud operations and automation within the aerospace industry.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Reed Denny currently holds the position of Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud II at Blue Origin in Kent, Washington. Since 2024, he has been focusing on designing and implementing automated operation solutions specifically for the aerospace sector. His work emphasizes key principles such as cost control, security, operational excellence, and reliability, reflecting the core mission of the company.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Reed Denny worked as Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud I at Blue Origin from 2022 to 2024. During this time, he gained significant experience in tackling complex problems related to business, networking, security, and app development within the AWS cloud environment. His tenure at Blue Origin has equipped him with specialized skills necessary for maintaining robust and secure cloud operations.
Educational Background
Reed Denny's educational journey began at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Information Systems from 2008 to 2012. He continued his studies at the UW Foster School of Business, achieving another Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems between 2010 and 2013. He further advanced his expertise by attaining a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Washington in 2021-2022.
Early Career in IT and Development
Reed Denny's early career includes notable roles such as Full Stack Developer at Coding Dojo in 2017, and IT Project Manager at L T Denny Jewelers from 2013 to 2017. These positions allowed him to hone his skills in software development and IT project management, laying the foundational expertise for his subsequent roles in cloud engineering and site reliability.
Graduate Student at University of Washington
In addition to his professional roles, Reed Denny broadened his academic knowledge by studying as a graduate student at the Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington, from 2021 to 2022. During this period, he focused on Business Administration and Management, further enriching his understanding of business operations and information systems.