Patrick Artounian
About Patrick Artounian
Patrick Artounian is a DevOps Engineer specializing in full stack development with Next.js, Typescript, and Golang. He manages Kubernetes-based infrastructure on AWS and has experience in load testing and performance optimization for high-traffic events.
Work at Insomniac Events
Patrick Artounian has been employed as a DevOps Engineer at Insomniac Events since 2022. In this role, he focuses on managing and optimizing infrastructure to support high-traffic events and tours. His responsibilities include load testing and performance optimization, ensuring that the systems can handle the demands of large-scale events.
Education and Expertise
Patrick specializes in full stack development, utilizing technologies such as Next.js, Typescript, and Golang. His expertise extends to managing Kubernetes-based infrastructure on AWS, specifically with services like EKS and S3. This technical knowledge supports his role in optimizing performance and reliability in various projects.
Background
Patrick has a diverse professional background in technology and development. He worked at PrintFirm.com as a LAMP stack developer and system administrator from 2015 to 2017. He then transitioned to roles at Unity Travel as Head of Technology from 2018 to 2021 and at LA Photo Party as Software Manager from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience
Before his current position, Patrick gained experience at Embodied, Inc. where he served as a web developer and operations intern. His tenure there included roles focused on web development, toolchain development, and operations on both on-premises and AWS environments from 2017 to 2019.
Focus on Performance Optimization
Patrick emphasizes load testing and performance optimization in his work, particularly for high-traffic events and tours. This focus ensures that the infrastructure he manages can effectively support the demands of large audiences and complex event logistics.