Drew Mercer
About Drew Mercer
Drew Mercer is the Manager of DevOps at Brandlive, having previously held various engineering and administrative roles at Cvent and the Oregon Social Learning Center. He has over a decade of experience in site reliability and systems administration, primarily based in the Portland, Oregon area.
Current Role at Brandlive
Drew Mercer serves as the Manager of DevOps at Brandlive, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the development and operations processes, ensuring efficient workflows and system reliability. His expertise in DevOps practices contributes to the overall performance and scalability of Brandlive's services in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Prior to joining Brandlive, Drew Mercer worked at Cvent for a total of eight years in various roles. He started as a Senior Systems Administrator from 2013 to 2014, then advanced to Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2014 to 2020, and later became the Lead Site Reliability Engineer from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Cvent involved significant responsibilities in managing system reliability and performance.
Early Career at Oregon Social Learning Center
Drew Mercer began his career at the Oregon Social Learning Center, where he worked as the Lead System Administrator from 2003 to 2011. During his eight years there, he developed foundational skills in system administration and IT management, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in site reliability and DevOps.
Role at Brandlive as Principal DevOps Engineer
Before his current position, Drew Mercer served as the Principal DevOps Engineer at Brandlive from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in implementing DevOps strategies and practices, enhancing the company's operational efficiency during his six-month tenure.