Shawn T.
About Shawn T.
Shawn T. is a Sr. Cloud Security Engineer with extensive experience in cloud operations and security, currently working at Latch since 2022. He holds a Master's in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor's in Information Technology, and has previously held roles at companies such as Fidelity Investments and 2nd Watch.
Work at Latch
Shawn T. currently serves as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Latch, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the security of cloud applications and infrastructure. His responsibilities include providing AWS architectural guidance to developers, which helps in creating effective and secure applications. He collaborates with the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team to establish security and architecture standards for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes within AWS.
Previous Experience in Cloud Security
Before joining Latch, Shawn T. worked at Fidelity Investments as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer for six months in 2020. He also held positions at 2nd Watch, where he served as a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer and later as a Cloud Consultant from 2019 to 2022. During his time at 2nd Watch, he created Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards and developed internal frameworks for automation, enhancing team efficiency and onboarding processes.
Education and Expertise
Shawn T. has a strong educational background in technology and cybersecurity. He earned a Master's of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and a Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology - Network Administration from Western Governors University. Additionally, he studied Business with a focus on Finance at Oregon State University. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in cloud security and IT systems.
Background in IT Systems Engineering
Shawn T. has a varied background in IT systems engineering. He worked as a Lead IT Systems Engineer at Lifeline Computer Solutions, Inc. for ten months in 2018-2019. His experience also includes roles as a System Administrator at MANDEX INC and a System Analyst at IP Services. His early career included service in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 2010 to 2014, providing him with a solid technical foundation.
Achievements in Cost Savings and Automation
In his roles, Shawn T. has demonstrated a strong ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance operational efficiency. At Fidelity Investments, he identified significant cost savings on AWS spend shortly after his employment began through a cloud environment audit. He has also developed automation solutions, including dynamically generated code for Jira, which simplifies interactions with the Jira API.