George Rygiel
About George Rygiel
George Rygiel is an IT Architect specializing in Cloud Solutions and DevOps at Maximus, with extensive experience in automation and infrastructure development.
Current Position at Maximus
George Rygiel is currently working at Maximus as an IT Architect specializing in Cloud Solutions with a focus on DevOps. He started this role in 2020 and is based in New Jersey, United States. In his role, he is responsible for integrating and managing cloud infrastructure, emphasizing security feedback loops with gating mechanisms. Furthermore, George is significantly involved in delivering infrastructure as code (IaC) on the AWS Cloud Platform.
Previous Role at Bed Bath & Beyond
Before joining Maximus, George Rygiel held the position of DevOps Engineer at Bed Bath & Beyond. His tenure at the company spanned 14 years, from 2006 to 2020, and he worked in Union, New Jersey, United States. During his time at Bed Bath & Beyond, George focused on advancing DevOps practices and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for the enterprise.
Early Career and Varied Roles
George Rygiel has an extensive professional history with various roles in the tech industry. Notably, he worked at Credit-Suisse as an Automation Developer for three months in 2006, and at MetLife as a Test Tools and Automation Manager for six months during 2005-2006. He also served as a QA Manager at Scholastic from 1999 to 2005. Other roles included positions as Automation Developer at Optimark Technologies for two months in 1998, Instinet Corporation for one year (1997-1998), and Bellcore for ten months (1995-1996). Additionally, he worked at Bankers Trust as a Senior Tester from 1996 to 1997 and at ADP as an Automation Developer from 1994 to 1995.
Expertise in Cloud Solutions and DevOps
George Rygiel specializes in developing security feedback loops with gating for cloud infrastructure, ensuring robust security protocols within cloud environments. His expertise includes delivering infrastructure as code on the AWS Cloud Platform. George also promotes DevOps best practices, focusing on the development and optimization of enterprise CI/CD pipelines. His extensive experience in both Cloud Solutions and DevOps makes him a valuable contributor to contemporary IT practices.