Simon C.
About Simon C.
Simon C. is a DevOps Engineer at Heretto, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in technical support and inventory management, and he has successfully reduced Google Cloud Platform costs through resource optimization.
Work at Heretto
Simon C. has been serving as a DevOps Engineer at Heretto since 2021. In this role, he leads projects focused on maintaining device policies through Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to ensure compliance with SOC2 standards. He has facilitated a domain transition for rebranding purposes and implemented various monitoring solutions, including Prometheus, AlertManager, Grafana, Datadog, and PagerDuty. Simon also manages Docker and Kubernetes deployments for the portal and microservices, utilizing Ansible and Terraform for deployment and maintenance of the Google Cloud Platform infrastructure.
Previous Experience
Before joining Heretto, Simon worked at Datto, Inc. as a Technical Support Expert in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) from 2020 to 2021. He also held the position of Blue Technical Support Expert at Datto for three months in 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems as an Inventory Specialist and Material Control Coordinator, and at Gleason Corporation as a Production Control Planner. He began his career as a Customer Service Representative at Boost Mobile Store.
Cost Reduction Achievements
Simon achieved a significant reduction in Google Cloud Platform infrastructure costs by $11,000 monthly, translating to a 17% decrease. This accomplishment was made possible through resource optimization and automation, demonstrating his ability to enhance operational efficiency in cloud environments.
Education and Expertise
Simon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Economics & Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His educational background complements his technical expertise in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure management, and compliance standards.
Technical Skills
Simon possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a DevOps Engineer. He utilizes Ansible and Terraform for deployment and maintenance tasks, integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML 2.0, and manages Docker and Kubernetes deployments. His proficiency in monitoring solutions and cloud infrastructure management supports his contributions to Heretto's operational goals.