Paul Ybarra
About Paul Ybarra
Paul Ybarra is a Production Operations Engineer with extensive experience in IT and operations, currently working at Mindbody since 2019. He holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and has previously held positions at companies such as AMETEK STC, Sunrun, and Geek Squad.
Work at Mindbody
Paul Ybarra has been employed at Mindbody as a Production Operations Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies to ensure system health and availability. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to contribute to the company's operational efficiency from various locations.
Previous Experience in Production Operations
Prior to his current position, Paul Ybarra worked at AMETEK STC as a System Administrator from 2018 to 2019 for one year. He also held the role of IT Operations - Telecom Engineer at Sunrun from 2012 to 2018, where he gained six years of experience in the San Luis Obispo, California area. His earlier roles include working as a Senior Agent at Geek Squad from 2005 to 2012 and as a Media Senior at Best Buy from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Paul Ybarra holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Phoenix, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the same institution between 2018 and 2021. Earlier, he obtained an Associate of Arts in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in establishing governance standards and practices for services in production operations.
Advocacy for Automation and System Reliability
In his professional capacity, Paul Ybarra advocates for automation as a means to sustainably scale systems while improving reliability and velocity. His focus on implementing effective logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies reflects his commitment to maintaining system health and availability.
Early Career Background
Paul Ybarra began his career in retail, working as a Furniture Manager at Walmart from 2000 to 2002. He transitioned to technology roles, starting at Best Buy and then Geek Squad. His diverse background in both retail and technology has contributed to his well-rounded skill set in operations and engineering.