Josh Reynolds
About Josh Reynolds
Josh Reynolds is a Data Center Automation Engineer with extensive experience in IT service management and data center operations. He has held various leadership roles in technology companies and has a strong background in military communications and training.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Josh Reynolds has been employed at Kansas City Southern as a Data Center Automation Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has implemented and refined IT service management (ITSM) services and practices to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. His work involves utilizing a diverse range of tools and platforms, including RedHat Ansible, HashiCorp Terraform, and Nutanix Karbon, to automate data center processes.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Kansas City Southern, Josh Reynolds held various positions in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He served as Chief Information Officer at SPITwSPOTS from 2013 to 2015 and was President at kyneticwifi from 2011 to 2017. His experience also includes roles as Engineering SME for Data Center Monitoring and Automation at ECCO Select and Constellation West, where he supported the USDA. Additionally, he worked as Chief Technology Officer at NewDawn Fiber and as a WISP Engineering Liaison at Accedian Networks.
Military Background
Josh Reynolds has a significant military background, having served in the US Army from 2004 to 2012. His roles included Forward Observer and Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer, along with serving as a Communications Specialist and Department of Defense SIPRNet Administrator in Balad, Iraq. His military training included Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, where he specialized as an Artillery Forward Observer.
Education and Certifications
Josh Reynolds has pursued various educational opportunities in technology and computer science. He studied Computer Science at the University of Southern Indiana and Network and System Administration at Collins College. He has also completed training at Codecademy and edX since 2017. He holds an ITIL v3 certification, demonstrating his expertise in IT service management, and is certified as a Ubiquiti Trainer for both Carrier and Enterprise Wireless solutions.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his current role and previous positions, Josh Reynolds has developed extensive technical skills. He utilizes cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. His proficiency with automation tools includes RedHat Ansible, HashiCorp Terraform, and Nutanix Karbon. These skills enable him to effectively manage and optimize data center operations.