Sylvester R. Spencer
About Sylvester R. Spencer
Sylvester R. Spencer is an experienced Release Engineer currently working at Harvard Business School since 2013. He has held various roles in the Greater Boston Area and beyond, with a career spanning over two decades in release engineering and continuous integration.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Sylvester R. Spencer has been serving as a Release Engineer at Harvard Business School since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for managing release processes and ensuring the smooth deployment of applications. His extensive experience in release engineering contributes to the efficiency and reliability of software delivery within the institution.
Previous Experience in Release Engineering
Prior to his current position, Spencer held various roles in release engineering across multiple organizations. He worked at AIR Worldwide as a Senior Release Engineer from 2008 to 2009, and at Nationwide Insurance as a Release Engineer/Build Master in 2010. His experience also includes positions at Edgewater Technology, EMC, and Sun Microsystems, where he developed skills in build and release management.
Education and Certifications
Spencer studied at Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 2002 to 2007. He also attended the Computer Processing Institute, achieving certification as a Computer Operator in 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in release engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Spencer has demonstrated proficiency in various technical areas, including the design and configuration of WebLogic servers and the implementation of continuous integration builds using Jenkins. He has developed custom scripts for Java application builds and initiated the migration from Subversion and Maven to GIT. His contributions have enhanced deployment processes and improved code quality through tools like SonarQube.
Career Progression and Roles
Spencer's career spans several roles in the technology sector, starting as a Windows NT Technician at the City of Waltham in 1996. He progressed through various positions, including Quality Assurance Tester at Applix and multiple senior roles in build and release engineering at companies like BladeLogic and Kronos. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software development and deployment.