Leif Eriksen
About Leif Eriksen
Leif Eriksen is a Principal Engineer at LAB3 in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in DevOps and cloud technologies across various industries, including financial services and energy. He has held multiple engineering and managerial roles at prominent companies such as AGL Energy, CGU Insurance, and Ericsson over a career spanning several decades.
Work at LAB3
Leif Eriksen has been serving as a Principal Engineer at LAB3 since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in DevOps and cloud technologies to enhance the company's engineering capabilities. His responsibilities include overseeing complex engineering projects and implementing best practices in software development and deployment.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Leif Eriksen held various roles in notable companies. He worked at AGL Energy as a Senior Analytics DevOps Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and at CGU Insurance as Manager of the Ruby Competency Centre from 2013 to 2014. He also served at Ericsson as a C Developer and Systems Engineer from 1994 to 1999. His diverse experience includes roles at Tabcorp, National Australia Bank, and Sportsbet, among others.
Education and Expertise
Leif Eriksen studied Information Technology at La Trobe University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 1989 to 1992. He also completed his Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Camberwell Grammar School from 1978 to 1981. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in DevOps, cloud automation, and software engineering.
Technical Skills and Tools
Leif Eriksen possesses advanced skills in a variety of tools and technologies. His daily tool usage includes git, ssh, ansible, terraform, bash, python, and jq. He has implemented GitOps methodologies and developed Azure DevOps pipelines focused on code quality and security checks. His technical toolkit enables him to deliver complex automation solutions effectively.
Achievements in Automation and Infrastructure
Leif Eriksen has made significant contributions in the field of automation and infrastructure delivery. He automated the deployment of Azure Dashboards, facilitating rapid experimentation for developers. Additionally, he has extensive experience automating Azure Synapse and Azure PostgreSQL CI/CD processes, ensuring seamless delivery of database assets to production. His work in delivering infrastructure as code (IaC) for a government-mandated service showcases his expertise in this area.