Jonathan Coombs
About Jonathan Coombs
Jonathan Coombs serves as the Manager of Technology Strategy at Cambia Health Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in software engineering with previous roles at several companies, including DiscoverOrg and ADP Dealer Services.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Jonathan Coombs has been serving as the Manager of Technology Strategy at Cambia Health Solutions since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various technology initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency. He developed a custom instance of Spotify's Backstage service catalog, which serves as the source of truth for service metadata within the organization. Additionally, he created and supported an auto promotion by label portion of the CI/CD pipeline, which significantly enhanced deployment speed. His work focuses on aligning technology strategies with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Jonathan Coombs held several software engineering roles. He worked at ATSI Group as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2007. He then joined CPDI, where he served as Software Engineer III from 1999 to 2005. Following that, he spent eight years at ADP Dealer Services as Software Engineer III. In 2014, he briefly worked at Windsor Solutions as a Software Engineer. His experience spans various aspects of software development and engineering, contributing to his expertise in technology strategy.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Coombs earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Portland State University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various software engineering and technology strategy roles. This academic experience has equipped him with the necessary skills to tackle complex technology challenges.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Jonathan Coombs has made significant technical contributions. At Cambia Health Solutions, he implemented a scheduled vulnerability scanner for base images, ensuring they remain current and notifying dependent services of updates. He also created and supported a custom CircleCI orb for executing and reporting behavioral testing suites for RESTful APIs, which is utilized by over 100 microservices. These projects highlight his ability to enhance system security and improve deployment processes.
Career Timeline
Jonathan Coombs has built a diverse career in technology and software engineering. He began as a Network Administrator Assistant at Portland State University from 1996 to 1998. He then transitioned to various software engineering roles, including positions at CPDI, ADP Dealer Services, ATSI Group, and Windsor Solutions. From 2014 to 2019, he worked as a Principal Engineer at DiscoverOrg before joining Cambia Health Solutions. His career reflects a steady progression in technical roles, culminating in his current managerial position.