Matt Thompson
About Matt Thompson
Matt Thompson is a Linux/Unix Engineer at Builders FirstSource, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in developing Grafana dashboards and automating system management tasks using tools like Ansible and Puppet.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Matt Thompson has been employed as a Linux/Unix Engineer at Builders FirstSource since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing Grafana Dashboards that enhance visibility for the network operations center. His responsibilities include managing Linux systems and repositories using Red Hat Satellite version 6.7, which ensures efficient system updates and maintenance. Additionally, he configures Prometheus monitoring and alerting systems to improve operational oversight.
Education and Expertise
Matt Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer and Information Science at the University of Maryland during the same period. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in Linux/Unix systems and network operations.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Matt Thompson worked at Charter Communications as a Linux Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Systems Administrator/Systems Integrator at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2012 to 2016. His early career included a role as an Information Systems Security Officer in the United States Air Force from 2006 to 2012. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in systems management and security.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Matt Thompson is proficient in writing and automating Ansible playbooks and roles to manage Linux servers effectively. He utilizes AWX, an open-source version of Ansible Tower, to automate playbook executions. His technical contributions include developing Python and BASH scripts for SOX compliance audits and conducting performance tuning and analysis for operating systems, databases, and web services. He also creates, tests, and deploys Puppet modules for automated software installation and configuration.