Colin Zollars
About Colin Zollars
Colin Zollars is a DevOps Engineer - Integration at General Mills with a background in data systems acquisition and supply chain operations.
Current Role at General Mills
Colin Zollars currently holds the position of DevOps Engineer - Integration at General Mills, where he works remotely. In this role, he leverages cutting-edge technologies like Terraform, Google Cloud, Elastic Cloud, and Vault to optimize system performance. His responsibilities include maintaining both on-prem and cloud clusters for Elastic Cloud to ensure seamless operations and high availability, as well as developing robust API proxies via Apigee to facilitate secure and efficient data interchange.
Previous Experience at DR DAS LTD
Prior to his current role, Colin worked as a Junior Data Systems Acquisition Specialist at DR DAS LTD - Environmental Digital Data Acquisition System Services. Based in Newark, Ohio, Colin was employed here from 2019 to 2022. During his three-year tenure, he gained experience in environmental data systems and specialized in digital data acquisition, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of their data operations.
Educational Background
Colin Zollars has a robust educational background in computer science and software development. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Franklin University between 2021 and 2023. Prior to this, he obtained an Associate of Applied Business in Software Programming & Development, IT Specialist from Central Ohio Technical College, graduating with honors. He also holds a High School Diploma from ECOT, completed in 2016.
Technical Proficiencies
Colin has a strong proficiency in Python and is well-versed in data structures and algorithms. He has a solid understanding of full-stack development, particularly with the Vue/Firebase/TypeScript and the MongoDB/Express/Node/React stacks. His technical skills also extend to maintaining Elasticsearch clusters to accelerate data retrieval, thereby improving system response times and user experiences.
Career Journey
Colin's career journey includes roles across various industries. He started as a Customer Service Associate at Kroger, where he worked for three years. Following this, he took on multiple roles in Mount Vernon, OH, including positions at Chipotle Mexican Grill, YMCA of the USA, and GNC. His role as Supply Chain Operator at Ariel Corporation from 2017 to 2019 marked a significant step in his career before moving into more specialized data systems roles.