Craig Barr
About Craig Barr
Craig Barr serves as the Head of Developer Experience at Maestro.io, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in DevOps and software development, with previous roles at Rubicon Red, ThoughtWorks, and various organizations in Australia.
Current Role at Maestro
Craig Barr serves as the Head of Developer Experience at Maestro.io, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the developer experience by implementing various tools and practices. His work is based in Los Angeles, California, where he aims to streamline processes and improve productivity for developers within the organization.
Previous Experience at Maestro.io
Prior to his current role, Craig worked as a DevOps Consultant at Maestro.io from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development and deployment of solutions that supported the company's infrastructure and operational needs. His experience at Maestro.io laid the groundwork for his advancement to Head of Developer Experience.
Professional Background
Craig Barr has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in DevOps and software development. He worked at Rubicon Red in various capacities, including Product Architect, Product Manager, and Principal Consultant, from 2011 to 2019. His roles at Rubicon Red involved overseeing product development and architecture, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Craig holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from Griffith University, where he studied Computer Science from 2004 to 2007. He possesses expertise in implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Terraform and Cloudformation, and he is proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins-X and GitHub Actions. His technical skills extend to deploying Kubernetes clusters and utilizing observability solutions.
Technical Skills and Interests
Craig Barr is skilled in various technical areas, including event-driven architecture with Kafka and deploying applications on cloud platforms. He has experience with a range of databases, such as MongoDB Atlas and Firebase Realtime Database. Additionally, he is interested in emerging concepts like local-first software and schema evolution technology, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends.