Sam Judd
About Sam Judd
Sam Judd is a DevOps Software Engineer currently working at MarketDial in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has a background in cybersecurity and has held various roles in software engineering and development, including positions at BYU Office of Information Technology and Adobe.
Work at MarketDial
Sam Judd currently serves as a DevOps Software Engineer at MarketDial, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in cloud architecture and Infrastructure as Code to enhance the company's operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing deployment pipelines, optimizing cloud resources, and ensuring the security of applications within the infrastructure. MarketDial, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, focuses on providing data-driven insights for businesses to make informed decisions.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Before joining MarketDial, Sam Judd worked at the BYU Office of Information Technology as a Security Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing the security posture of the organization. He also gained experience as a Full-Stack Mobile Developer at Relay for a brief period in 2021 and worked as a Software Engineer at Adobe for three months in the same year. His diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software development and security.
Education and Expertise
Sam Judd earned a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2017 to 2022. His education provided a solid foundation in information security principles and practices. He has developed expertise in implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and possesses advanced skills in cloud architecture across AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms. Additionally, he is experienced in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and skilled in Python scripting for automation tasks.
Background in Social Media and Development
Sam Judd's career began with a role as a Social Media Strategist at Firefuze from 2017 to 2018. This position allowed him to develop skills in digital marketing and content strategy. Following this, he transitioned to software development roles, which included his time as a Full-Stack Mobile Developer at Relay and a Software Engineer at Adobe. This diverse background has equipped him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and user engagement.