Jan Van Uytven
About Jan Van Uytven
Jan Van Uytven is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Change.org, with a background in DevOps and systems administration. He has expertise in programming languages like Rust and Go, and extensive experience with various software tools and operating systems.
Current Role at Change.org
Jan Van Uytven has been serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Change.org since 2017. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of the platform. His responsibilities include implementing infrastructure as code practices, which enhance the efficiency and scalability of the systems. He operates from Victoria, British Columbia, contributing to the organization's mission of empowering people to create change.
Previous Experience at Workday
Prior to his current position, Jan worked at Workday as a DevOps Engineer for a brief period in 2016. His tenure lasted four months and took place in Victoria, BC. This role involved collaborating on software development and operational processes, contributing to the company's efforts in delivering cloud-based solutions.
Career at Perforce Software
Jan Van Uytven spent a significant portion of his career at Perforce Software, where he worked as a Build and DevOps Engineer from 2006 to 2016. Over ten years, he played a key role in managing build systems and enhancing development operations, which contributed to the efficiency of software delivery within the organization.
Educational Background
Jan studied Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from 1991 to 1999. He also attended CEGEP - John Abbott College, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Physics from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in engineering and software development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jan possesses expertise in multiple programming languages, including Rust and Go, recognized for their performance and concurrency capabilities. He is skilled in using various software tools essential for site reliability engineering, such as Docker, New Relic, and AWS. His experience extends to managing databases like MySQL, Aurora, Cassandra, and PostgreSQL, as well as utilizing different operating systems, including various Linux distributions and OS X.