James Hillaker
About James Hillaker
James Hillaker is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with a strong interest in automation, monitoring, and security in the IT industry. He has extensive experience in site reliability and cybersecurity, having worked at Intermountain Healthcare and HealthEquity, and he enjoys troubleshooting technology and building projects in his spare time.
Current Role at Intermountain Healthcare
James Hillaker currently serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Intermountain Healthcare. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's IT infrastructure and operational reliability. His role involves troubleshooting and enhancing the functionality of various systems and applications, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Previous Experience at Intermountain Healthcare
Prior to his current role, James worked at Intermountain Healthcare in several capacities. He served in Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management for three months in 2018. Additionally, he was a Senior Web Operations / Middleware specialist from 2008 to 2018, accumulating ten years of experience in this organization.
Experience at HealthEquity
James Hillaker worked at HealthEquity as a Site Reliability Engineer for five months in 2018. This role allowed him to further develop his skills in maintaining system reliability and performance within a healthcare technology environment.
Background in IT and Engineering
James has a background that includes working as an Applications Analyst at Staker Parson Companies from 2005 to 2008. His career reflects a strong interest in automation, monitoring, and security within the IT industry, which aligns with his current focus on site reliability engineering.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
James has a passion for troubleshooting and understanding technology. He enjoys building and fabricating projects, including metal and woodwork, and creating custom tools and scripts. Additionally, he has a strong interest in automobiles and motorcycles, often working on them in his garage. His fascination with technology began at age 13 when he received his first computer.