Leo Wotzak
About Leo Wotzak
Leo Wotzak is a developer specializing in sports data and gaming technology, currently working at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He has a background in economics and experience in various roles, including full stack development and asset management analysis.
Work at Gannett
Leo Wotzak is currently employed at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as a Developer specializing in Sports Data and Gaming Technology. He has been in this role since 2022. His responsibilities include automating containerization and scaling of applications using Kubernetes, as well as configuring clusters and alerts with Terraform. Leo also provides operational support by reviewing pull requests and mentoring other developers on the team.
Education and Expertise
Leo Wotzak earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background has equipped him with analytical skills that complement his technical expertise in application development and infrastructure management. He advocates for best practices in application development, infrastructure, monitoring, and security.
Professional Background
Before joining Gannett, Leo Wotzak held several positions in the technology and finance sectors. He worked as a Full Stack Developer at Penhole for five months in 2021, where he contributed to various development projects. Prior to that, he served as an Acquisitions & Asset Management Analyst at Epic Real Estate Partners from 2020 to 2021. He also gained experience as a Research Intern at Petros PACE Finance in 2018 and worked as an Investment Analyst at Embrey Partners from 2018 to 2020.
Technical Skills
Leo Wotzak possesses strong technical skills in application development and cloud infrastructure. He specializes in automating processes using Kubernetes and Terraform, which enhances the efficiency and scalability of applications. His role involves not only development but also mentoring fellow developers and ensuring adherence to best practices in security and monitoring.