Christopher Hoy
About Christopher Hoy
Christopher Hoy is a Site Reliability Engineer currently employed at Klaviyo in Pasadena, California. He has a background in Human Life Sciences and Software Engineering, and he has experience in software development and DevSecOps.
Work at Klaviyo
Christopher Hoy has been employed as a Site Reliability Engineer at Klaviyo since 2022. His role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of Klaviyo's systems and services. Located in Pasadena, California, he contributes to maintaining the operational integrity of the platform, which is essential for delivering marketing automation solutions to clients.
Previous Experience in DevSecOps
Prior to his current position, Christopher worked at Port443 (Pty) Ltd as a Junior DevSecOps Engineer for six months in 2022. During this time, he gained experience in integrating security practices within the DevOps process, focusing on enhancing the security posture of applications and systems.
Education and Expertise
Christopher studied at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Life Sciences from 2016 to 2019. He later completed a software development boot camp, where he acquired skills in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Software Engineering from HyperionDev in 2020.
Career as a Python Developer
From 2020 to 2022, Christopher worked as a Python Developer at Consumer Profile Bureau in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In this role, he utilized Python programming to develop applications and solutions, further honing his software development skills and experience in the tech industry.
Passion for Computer Science
Christopher is passionate about finding simple and elegant solutions to complex problems. He is self-taught in programming and has a keen interest in researching algorithms, design patterns, and data structures. His fascination with computer science drives him to continuously learn and adapt to new trends and ideas within the field.