Shawn Tripet
About Shawn Tripet
Shawn Tripet is a Senior Systems Engineer at Interpublic Group (IPG) with extensive experience in server monitoring automation and alerting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Photographic Engineering Technology from St. Cloud State University and has been active in the IT industry since 1990.
Work at Interpublic Group
Shawn Tripet has served as a Senior Systems Engineer at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2005. With 19 years of experience in this role, he is responsible for overseeing Data Center server monitoring automation and alerting systems. His work involves utilizing tools such as SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM), and Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager (OpenView). His contributions are integral to maintaining the efficiency and reliability of IT operations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Tripet earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Photographic Engineering Technology from St. Cloud State University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in various IT domains, including UNIX System Administration, HP OpenView Administration, Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager Administration, and Windows Administration. This combination of education and practical experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in his current role.
Background
Shawn Tripet has been active in the IT industry since 1990, accumulating over three decades of experience. His career has focused on systems engineering and administration, with a strong emphasis on server monitoring and automation. In addition to his technical roles, he is a member of the IPG IT Quantum Computing Readiness Committee, reflecting his engagement with emerging technologies and trends in the field.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Shawn Tripet engages in various hobbies that include sewing, photography, rock hunting and shining, and crochet. He also enjoys walking. His personal interests extend to cosmology, astronomy, quantum physics, and quantum computing, indicating a broad curiosity about scientific concepts and the universe.