Zachary K. Perkins
About Zachary K. Perkins
Zachary K. Perkins is a Platform Engineer III at Mindbody, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in DevOps and systems engineering, having held various roles in companies such as Boys Town, Proxibid, and Northrop Grumman.
Current Role at Mindbody
Zachary K. Perkins serves as a Platform Engineer III at Mindbody, a position he has held since 2022 in San Luis Obispo, California. In this role, he engineers CI/CD pipelines and platforms utilizing AWS and Kubernetes. He also develops automated solutions aimed at monitoring, alerting, and mitigating platform issues, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the deployment process.
Previous Experience in Infrastructure and DevOps
Prior to his current role, Perkins accumulated extensive experience in infrastructure and DevOps. He worked as a DevOps Engineer at Fusion Medical Staffing from 2021 to 2022 and held positions as a DevOps Engineer II at Spreetail and a DevOps / Systems Engineer at Proxibid. His tenure at Boys Town as an Infrastructure Automation Engineer from 2019 to 2020 further solidified his expertise in automation and infrastructure management.
Education and Qualifications
Zachary K. Perkins earned his Associate’s Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in History and Information Technology from Metropolitan Community College, studying from 2005 to 2015. He later pursued a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing at Western Governors University, completing his studies from 2017 to 2021. This educational background supports his technical skills in software engineering and cloud technologies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Perkins has demonstrated proficiency in various technical tools and methodologies throughout his career. He utilized Pulumi to create infrastructure configurations in Typescript, showcasing his ability to manage cloud resources effectively. His experience includes resolving complex issues for developers related to self-service platforms for application deployment, indicating a strong understanding of both development and operational processes.
Career Progression and Roles
Zachary K. Perkins has held multiple roles across different organizations, contributing to his diverse skill set. He began his career at LinkedIn as a Groups Support Specialist and later transitioned to various engineering roles, including Software Engineer positions at Northrop Grumman. His career reflects a steady progression from support roles to more specialized engineering positions, highlighting his adaptability and growth in the tech industry.