Xizhu Hou
About Xizhu Hou
Xizhu Hou is a DevOps Engineer currently working at IriusRisk in Melbourne, Australia. He has extensive experience in system administration and software engineering, having previously worked at doubleIQ, Cisco Systems, Australia Post, and Compass Education.
Current Role at IriusRisk
Xizhu Hou has been employed as a DevOps Engineer at IriusRisk since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of the company's infrastructure and deployment processes. His work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the reliability of systems within the organization. IriusRisk is known for its innovative approach to application security, and Hou's expertise plays a vital role in supporting these initiatives.
Previous Experience in System Administration
Before joining IriusRisk, Xizhu Hou worked at doubleIQ as a System Administrator from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in this position, he was responsible for managing and maintaining the company's IT systems in Melbourne, Australia. His role involved troubleshooting issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring the security of the network infrastructure.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Xizhu Hou holds a Master’s degree in Computer Network from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, which he completed from 2001 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology from the same institution, studying from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation in computer science principles and network management.
Experience in Software Engineering
Xizhu Hou has significant experience in software engineering, having worked at Cisco Systems from 2005 to 2013 as a Software Engineer. During his eight years at Cisco, he developed software solutions and contributed to various projects that enhanced the company's product offerings. This experience equipped him with valuable skills in software development and system integration.
Roles in Linux and Site Reliability Engineering
In addition to his roles at doubleIQ and IriusRisk, Xizhu Hou worked as a Linux Specialist at Australia Post for seven months in 2021 and as a Site Reliability Engineer at Compass Education for six months in the same year. These positions involved ensuring the reliability and performance of systems, further expanding his expertise in operational roles within the technology sector.