Jean Philippe Fortune
About Jean Philippe Fortune
Jean Philippe Fortune is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Tools and Performance at ExtraHop, where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in software engineering with experience at Hamilton Sundstrand and Pratt & Whitney AeroPower, and holds a degree in Computer Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Work at ExtraHop
Jean Philippe Fortune has been employed at ExtraHop as a Senior Software Engineer in the Tools and Performance division since 2014. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the performance evaluation processes and developing tools for internal use. His contributions include architecting a framework for automated performance testing and migrating result storage systems to PostgreSQL and Django, which improved the reporting process. Fortune's work has significantly impacted network management and performance monitoring within the organization.
Previous Experience at Hamilton Sundstrand
Jean Philippe Fortune interned at Hamilton Sundstrand in 2010 and 2011. During his first internship in 2010, he worked for three months in San Diego, California. In 2011, he returned for another three-month internship in Rockford, Illinois, where he gained practical experience as a Software Engineer Intern. His time at Hamilton Sundstrand provided him with foundational skills in software engineering.
Experience at Pratt & Whitney AeroPower
From 2012 to 2014, Jean Philippe Fortune worked as a Software Engineer at Pratt & Whitney AeroPower in San Diego, California. His role involved developing software solutions and contributing to engineering projects. This experience further enhanced his technical skills and understanding of software development in the aerospace industry.
Education and Expertise
Jean Philippe Fortune studied Computer Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 2007 to 2012. His education provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices. Additionally, he attended St Augustine High School, where he began his academic journey. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and performance testing.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Jean Philippe Fortune has made significant technical contributions, including architecting a framework for automated performance testing. This framework incorporates traffic generation using Ansible and Paramiko, switch configuration with Arista eAPI, and automated configuration of ExtraHop platforms across various environments such as AWS, KVM, and ESX. He has also conducted ad hoc performance tests, demonstrating his adaptability and expertise in performance evaluation.