David Spautz
About David Spautz
David Spautz is a DevOps Engineer with expertise in automated deployment of IT infrastructures in both on-premise and cloud environments. He has a strong background in designing high-security distributed systems and has worked for various organizations, including NearForm and the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany.
Current Role at NearForm
David Spautz currently serves as a DevOps Engineer at NearForm, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fully automated deployment of IT infrastructures, leveraging his expertise in both on-premise and cloud-based environments. His responsibilities include designing and implementing complex, high-security distributed IT infrastructures, which are critical for maintaining operational integrity and security.
Previous Experience in IT Security and Development
Prior to his current role, David worked at several notable organizations. He was employed as a Data Security Engineer at the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) from 2017 to 2019 in the Bonn Area, Germany. He also held a position at Eurofins as XOps Consulting for 10 months in Hamburg, Germany, from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Ruby on Rails Developer at i22 Digitalagentur GmbH from 2015 to 2017.
Expertise in Cloud Infrastructure and Security
David possesses specialized skills in AWS Cloud Infrastructure and Security, which are essential for modern IT environments. His proficiency extends to GitHub Workflows, enabling efficient version control and collaboration in software development. His technical capabilities support his role in creating secure and scalable IT solutions.
Educational Background in Computer Science
David Spautz has a strong educational foundation in computer science. He earned his Master's degree from the Technical University Dortmund, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree at the University of Applied Sciences Dortmund, studying from 2005 to 2011. This academic background has equipped him with the knowledge necessary for his career in IT.
Experience as a DevOps Engineer and Cloud Architect
Before joining NearForm, David worked as a DevOps Engineer and Cloud Architect at Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH from 2019 to 2020 in a remote capacity. This role contributed to his extensive experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions, further enhancing his expertise in the field.