Ron Lipke
About Ron Lipke
Ron Lipke is a Senior Engineering Manager at Mux, with extensive experience in engineering management and a background in both military and civilian sectors. His expertise includes cloud automation, complex system management, and a strong focus on reliability as a product feature.
Current Role at Mux
Ron Lipke serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Mux, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on engineering management within the New York City Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of platform operations.
Previous Experience at Mux
Prior to his current role, Ron worked at Mux as Manager of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Platform from 2021 to 2022. His work involved managing SRE teams and enhancing platform stability and performance during his 10-month tenure.
Background in Engineering and Operations
Ron Lipke has a diverse background that includes operating nuclear and hydrogen plants. This experience has equipped him with skills in complex system management and automation. His military experience as a Nuclear Power Plant Operator in the US Navy further enhances his engineering management capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Ron studied Computer Software Engineering at Western Governors University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 2009 to 2012. He also attended Naval Nuclear Power School from 1997 to 1998, which contributed to his technical expertise in engineering and operations.
Career Progression in Engineering
Ron has held various engineering roles throughout his career. He worked as a Principal Systems Engineer at Agero, Inc. for 7 months in 2015 to 2016, followed by a position as Senior DevOps Engineer at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK from 2016 to 2019. He then served as Manager of Site Reliability Engineering at Gannett for 2 years from 2019 to 2021.