Brett Powell
About Brett Powell
Brett Powell is a Technical DevOps Manager with extensive experience in DevOps roles across various organizations. He focuses on innovation, efficiency, and security within infrastructure architecture, while also guiding team development and project implementation.
Current Role as Technical DevOps Manager
Brett Powell serves as the Technical DevOps Manager at Dealerware, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he acts as the Product Owner for the DevOps team, overseeing the development and implementation of team projects. He plays a key role in shaping the DevOps culture within the organization, focusing on innovation and efficiency. His responsibilities include guiding the Infrastructure Architecture to ensure robust and scalable systems are in place.
Previous Experience at Dealerware
Prior to his current role, Brett Powell worked at Dealerware as a DevOps Engineer IV for seven months in 2022. During this time, he contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's operational efficiency. His experience at Dealerware laid the groundwork for his advancement to Technical DevOps Manager.
Career at ClearDATA
Brett Powell has extensive experience at ClearDATA, where he held multiple positions. He started as a Cloud System Administrator from 2017 to 2018, followed by roles as Associate DevOps Engineer from 2018 to 2019, and DevOps Engineer II from 2019 to 2020. He later served as Software Engineer II from 2019 to 2022. Throughout his tenure, he coordinated security updates and ensured the organization's systems were protected against vulnerabilities.
Technical Support Experience at WP Engine
Brett Powell worked at WP Engine as a Senior Technical Support professional from 2015 to 2017 in the Austin, Texas Area. In this role, he provided technical assistance and support to clients, enhancing their experience with the company's services. His experience in technical support contributed to his skill set in troubleshooting complex issues.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Brett Powell possesses a strong technical skill set, particularly in areas such as Kubernetes, IAM, Networking, Logging, and Monitoring. He assists in troubleshooting complex issues related to these technologies. Additionally, he contributes code to internal projects, enhancing the functionality and performance of company tools. He also creates unique roadmaps for each employee, tailoring development plans to individual strengths and career goals.