Dustin Spears
About Dustin Spears
Dustin Spears is a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in network administration and DevOps practices. He has worked for notable organizations including the US Navy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Mirantis, specializing in Kubernetes security and system upgrades.
Work at Mirantis
Dustin Spears has been employed at Mirantis as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2022. His role involves overseeing and enhancing the deployment and management of cloud-native applications and services. Working remotely, he contributes to the company's mission of providing enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions. His expertise in DevOps practices supports Mirantis in maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and security.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to joining Mirantis, Dustin Spears worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a DevOps Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, he focused on implementing solutions that improved the efficiency and security of software deployments. His experience in a research environment equipped him with skills in managing complex systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Background in the US Navy
Dustin Spears served as a Network Administrator for the US Navy from 2009 to 2012 in the Norfolk, Virginia Area. His three years of service involved managing network systems and ensuring operational readiness. This foundational experience in IT infrastructure laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in DevOps and system administration.
Education and Expertise
Dustin Spears earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in software development and systems management. He specializes in upgrading Kubernetes and its support components, ensuring systems remain current and functional.
DevOps Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Dustin Spears has made significant contributions to DevOps practices. He implemented a transition solution from PodSecurityPolicies to the PodSecurity feature gate, enhancing security in Kubernetes deployments. Additionally, he transitioned the enforcement of seccomp profiles through gatekeeper to the SeccompDefault feature gate, streamlining security configurations and improving overall system integrity.