John Meichle
About John Meichle
John Meichle is a Senior Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Klaviyo, with extensive experience in cloud engineering and site reliability across various roles at Acquia and Klaviyo. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Networking and Systems Administration from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Klaviyo
John Meichle currently serves as a Senior Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of Klaviyo's systems. His expertise in site reliability engineering supports the company's commitment to delivering high-quality services to its customers. He operates from Rochester, New York, contributing to the company's operational excellence.
Previous Experience at Klaviyo
Prior to his current role, John Meichle worked at Klaviyo as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2017 to 2019 and as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer from 2019 to 2024. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing system reliability and performance, playing a key role in the development and implementation of site reliability practices within the organization.
Experience at Acquia
John Meichle has extensive experience at Acquia, where he held multiple positions from 2012 to 2017. He started as a Cloud System Operations Intern, progressing to roles such as Cloud Systems Engineer, Cloud Automation Engineer, and Senior Software Engineer, Cloud. His time at Acquia provided him with a solid foundation in cloud technologies and software engineering.
Educational Background
John Meichle studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Networking and Systems Administration from 2009 to 2012. He also attended Monroe County Community College, achieving a Computer Systems Tech degree in Network and System Administration from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his technical expertise in system administration and networking.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in site reliability and cloud engineering, John Meichle worked as a Part Time Micro Computer Repair Technician at Monroe Community College from 2008 to 2010. He also gained experience as an IT Coop at Getinge USA, Inc from 2010 to 2011. These early positions contributed to his technical skills and understanding of computer systems.