Leeland Artra
About Leeland Artra
Leeland Artra is a Technical Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development and cloud engineering. He has held various positions in notable companies, including Change Healthcare, Nordstrom, and Nintendo of America, and has a strong educational background in computer science and project management.
Work at FLEETCOR
Leeland Artra has been employed at FLEETCOR as a Technical Solutions Architect since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive technical knowledge to design and implement solutions that meet client needs. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and leveraging his background in cloud technologies and software development.
Previous Employment History
Prior to joining FLEETCOR, Leeland Artra held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at Change Healthcare as a Senior Cloud Engineer from 2016 to 2021 and as a Senior Cloud Security Architect from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes roles at Nordstrom as a Dev/Ops Engineer, Expedia as a Software Development Engineer, and Nintendo of America as a Senior Network Integrator. His diverse background spans over two decades in multiple organizations.
Education and Expertise
Leeland Artra has a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix, achieved between 2003 and 2006. He also holds a Master of Science in Design and Project Management from the same institution, completed in 2010. His studies included Mathematics, Computer Programming, and Electrical Engineering, among other subjects. Artra specializes in advanced programming languages and frameworks, including Java, Python, and SQL, and has expertise in CI/CD solutions and Agile methodologies.
Coaching and Mentoring
In addition to his technical roles, Leeland Artra actively coaches and mentors project managers and engineers. He focuses on development strategies utilizing Structured Project Management and Behavior/Test Driven Design. His experience enables him to guide others in adopting best practices for software development and project execution.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Leeland Artra possesses a wide range of technical skills relevant to software development and systems administration. He has extensive experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git, as well as cloud systems. His proficiency includes object-oriented analysis and design, database development, and machine learning. Artra is also experienced in using REST and Tomcat for software development, making him well-versed in modern software engineering practices.