Justis Mc Laren
About Justis Mc Laren
Justis McLaren serves as the Manager of Software Engineering at Moz, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and data processing, having held various roles in the technology sector since the late 1990s.
Current Role at Moz
Justis Mc Laren serves as the Manager of Software Engineering at Moz, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for creating organization-wide and company-wide processes and policies. He plays a key role in fostering a DevOps culture by collaborating with other engineering managers. His leadership focuses on building a team of independent, self-managed continuous learners, promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Moz
Prior to his current role, Justis Mc Laren worked at Moz as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2014 to 2019. During his five years in this position, he contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives, gaining valuable experience in systems engineering and infrastructure management.
Career Background
Justis Mc Laren has a diverse career background in technology and engineering. He worked as a Data Processing Manager at DCG West (McCallum Print Group & Mailhandlers) from 1996 to 1998. He then served as a Systems Administrator at Community Health Plan of Washington from 1999 to 2007. Following this, he was a Systems Engineer at thePlatform from 2007 to 2014, where he developed his expertise in systems engineering.
Education and Certifications
Justis Mc Laren pursued education in animal care and training, studying at the Northwest School of Animal Massage from 2019 to 2020, where he achieved certification in Small Animal Massage. He also studied Dog Training and Behavior at TAKL from 2015 to 2018, earning certification in this field. These certifications reflect his commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
Infrastructure Migration at Moz
In his current role at Moz, Justis Mc Laren leads the transition and migration of infrastructure from a data center to AWS. This initiative is part of his broader responsibilities in enhancing the company's engineering processes and ensuring efficient operations.