Nigel Foucha
About Nigel Foucha
Nigel Foucha is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer currently working at Edge Case Research in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a diverse background in DevOps and software engineering, with previous roles at companies such as medCPU, Zix Corporation, and Walmart.
Work at Edge Case Research
Nigel Foucha has been employed at Edge Case Research since 2020, serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. In this role, he focuses on enhancing system reliability and performance. He coordinates with developers to design and deploy new applications, ensuring that the infrastructure meets operational needs. His responsibilities also include monitoring systems and services to reduce Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR).
Previous Experience in Site Reliability and DevOps
Prior to joining Edge Case Research, Nigel held various positions in site reliability and DevOps. He worked at medCPU, Inc. as a DevOps Engineer for nine months in 2018. He also served as a Site Reliability Engineer at Zix Corporation for two years from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he was a DevOps Engineer at PetroCloud for eleven months in 2015 and at a mediocre corporation for six months in the same year.
Software Engineering Background
Nigel has a solid background in software engineering, having worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Bossa Nova Robotics for one year from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a role as a Senior DevOps Engineer at GetThere for six months in 2014, and as an Advanced Systems Engineer at Walmart for two years from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Nigel holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, which he completed in 2010. He furthered his education at the SMU Cox School of Business, where he earned a Certificate in Management in 2018. His academic background supports his expertise in developing strategic roadmaps for team initiatives, particularly in CI/CD infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.
Research Experience
Earlier in his career, Nigel gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh from 2006 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational skills that have contributed to his subsequent professional development in engineering and technology.