Thin Zar Aung
About Thin Zar Aung
Thin Zar Aung serves as the NARAC IT Team Lead for Global Security at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in DevOps, cloud platforms, and application messaging systems, with a career spanning various roles in notable organizations.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Thin Zar Aung has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. Initially serving as a Computer Scientist in the NIFC MidTier Infrastructure Team, he worked in this role until 2021. Currently, he holds the position of NARAC IT Team Lead in Global Security, a role he has occupied since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing IT operations and security measures within the laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Thin Zar Aung holds a Bachelor of Science in Information System Management with a focus on Operations Management from Singapore Management University, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He also studied Information Technology at TAFE NSW, earning a Diploma in IT with a specialization in Object Oriented Analysis and Design from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he pursued a Master Track in Big Data at Arizona State University.
Background in DevOps and Cloud Technologies
Thin Zar Aung has extensive experience in DevOps practices and cloud technologies. He is proficient in various DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Apache Maven. His expertise extends to cloud platforms including Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). He is also skilled in container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker, which enhance his capabilities in managing cloud environments.
Professional Experience in Messaging and Middleware
Throughout his career, Thin Zar Aung has worked in various roles related to messaging and middleware technologies. He served as a Senior Tibco Administrator at Hyundai Capital America from 2013 to 2015 and as a Tibco Messaging Consultant at Bank of America for a brief period in 2015. His experience includes working with application messaging systems, particularly JMS, and low latency messaging solutions.
Programming and Big Data Skills
Thin Zar Aung possesses advanced programming skills in languages such as Python and Scala. He has experience with big data technologies, including Spark SQL and Spark, which are essential for processing large datasets. His proficiency in both UNIX and Windows Server environments further demonstrates his versatility in managing different operating systems.