Tony Chia
About Tony Chia
Tony Chia is a DevOps professional with extensive experience in software development and infrastructure management. He has worked for notable companies including Northrop Grumman, Citigroup, Yahoo, and currently IRIS.TV, where he focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Current Role at IRIS.TV
Tony Chia has been working at IRIS.TV as a DevOps professional since 2016. In this role, he manages and develops DevOps toolchains that integrate AWS cloud infrastructure with GitHub and Jenkins, facilitating continuous integration processes. He utilizes monitoring tools such as New Relic, AWS CloudWatch, and CloudHealth Technology to ensure system uptime of 99%. His responsibilities also include implementing Ansible playbooks for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Tony Chia has a diverse background in software development and engineering. He worked at Northrop Grumman/Logicon as a Software Developer from 1998 to 2000 in Long Beach, CA. Prior to that, he was a member of the technical staff at Logicon from 1997 to 1998 in San Pedro, CA. His experience also includes a significant tenure at Citigroup, where he served as a Test Lead from 2000 to 2006 in Los Angeles, CA, and at Yahoo, where he held roles as a Senior Quality Engineer and Senior Build and Release Engineer from 2007 to 2016 in Burbank, CA.
Education and Academic Background
Tony Chia studied at California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and Computer Science. His academic journey spanned from 1992 to 1997, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and computer science methodologies.
Achievements in Cost Reduction
During his career, Tony Chia achieved a notable cost reduction of over 25% in monthly AWS bills. This was accomplished by identifying and decommissioning underutilized resources within the cloud infrastructure. His efforts in optimizing resource allocation have contributed to significant savings for the organizations he has worked with.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
Tony Chia has developed administrative toolsets using Bash and AWS CLI, enhancing operational efficiency in his roles. He is proficient in utilizing various technologies for system monitoring and alerting, ensuring high availability and performance of cloud services. His expertise in integrating DevOps practices with cloud infrastructure supports continuous delivery and operational excellence.