Patrick Barnthson
About Patrick Barnthson
Patrick Barnthson is the DevOps Lead Engineer at CoreSite in Denver, Colorado, with nearly 15 years of IT experience and a background in database administration and medical technology.
Company
Patrick Barnthson currently works at CoreSite as a DevOps Lead Engineer. CoreSite is a provider of data center solutions and Patrick's experience there includes multiple roles such as Senior Database Administrator and Database Administrator. His responsibilities involve implementing AWS solutions, migrating applications to PostgreSQL, and building CI/CD pipelines to support data engineers.
Title
Patrick Barnthson serves as the DevOps Lead Engineer at CoreSite. In this role, he is responsible for leading DevOps initiatives, including database infrastructure modernization and cost reduction strategies. He has developed CI/CD pipelines and engaged in the migration of applications to more cost-efficient databases such as PostgreSQL.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Barnthson holds a Bachelor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from Ozark Christian College, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. Over nearly 15 years in the IT industry, he has acquired significant experience in SQL Server, AWS solutions, and regulatory compliance. His expertise includes interacting with auditors and implementing automated database build and deployment solutions.
Work Experience
Patrick Barnthson's work experience spans multiple industries, including data centers and healthcare. He began his career as a Patient Care Assistant at Baylor Medical Center at Irving and later worked as a Patient Care Tech at Memorial Medical Center. Following this, he served as a Cath Lab Tech at St. John's Hospital and a Systems Administrator at West Side Christian Church. At Nelson Systems, Inc., he worked as a Trainer and Systems Configuration Specialist before moving to CoreSite, where he has held several roles including Database Administrator, Senior Database Administrator, and currently, DevOps Lead Engineer.
Background
Patrick Barnthson has a diverse background that includes roles in both the medical and IT fields. His technical acumen is complemented by his dedication to optimizing and automating processes. His progression through various roles at CoreSite evidences his commitment to excellence and his ability to adapt to evolving technical landscapes.