Adrian Oliver
About Adrian Oliver
Adrian Oliver is the Director of Engineering at Menlo Security Inc., specializing in Network Edge, Observability, Performance, and Platform Engineering. He has extensive experience in engineering management and a strong background in scalable distributed systems.
Current Role at Menlo Security
Adrian Oliver serves as the Director of Engineering at Menlo Security Inc., focusing on Network Edge, Observability, Performance, and Platform Engineering. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing security and performance in cloud-based environments. His role involves overseeing engineering teams and driving initiatives that improve the scalability and reliability of services.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Menlo Security, Adrian held several significant roles in engineering management. He worked at Cisco as an Engineering Manager in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering and Cloud Security from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Manager at Relic Entertainment, where he managed Server, Web, and Game Engine teams. His experience also includes positions at Demonware, where he led Site Reliability Engineering and Network Operations.
Educational Background
Adrian Oliver studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Diploma of Technology in Computer Systems Technology from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education at The Open University Business School, obtaining a Professional Certificate of Management in Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2015. This educational foundation supports his expertise in engineering and management.
Expertise in Scalable Systems
Adrian has a strong background in highly scalable distributed systems. His expertise lies in building and scaling infrastructure services and features, which is critical for modern cloud environments. This skill set has been developed through his various roles in engineering management and technical leadership across multiple organizations.
Remote Work and Location
Adrian Oliver works remotely from British Columbia, Canada. This arrangement allows him to collaborate with teams across different locations while contributing to the engineering efforts at Menlo Security. His remote work experience is complemented by his previous positions, which also involved remote collaboration.