Randy Hoffman
About Randy Hoffman
Randy Hoffman is a Senior Software Engineer at NetFoundry, specializing in infrastructure as code on AWS with a focus on DevOps and CloudOps. He has extensive experience in various roles within the IT infrastructure and DevOps sectors, including previous positions at Red Ventures and Lenovo Data Center Group.
Work at NetFoundry
Randy Hoffman has been employed at NetFoundry as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. His role focuses on leveraging infrastructure as code within Amazon Web Services (AWS), emphasizing both DevOps and CloudOps methodologies. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he has contributed to various projects that enhance the company's cloud infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in IT Infrastructure
Prior to his current position, Randy Hoffman held multiple roles in IT infrastructure. He served as a Senior Linux Systems Administrator at Red Ventures from 2010 to 2014, followed by a role as Director of IT Infrastructure at the same company from 2014 to 2017. He also worked as a DevOps Engineer at LIVEALITY from 2017 to 2019, and briefly as a Cloud DevOps Engineer at Lenovo Data Center Group in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Randy Hoffman specializes in infrastructure as code, particularly within AWS environments. His expertise extends to DevOps and CloudOps practices, with a strong interest in implementing GitOps alongside service mesh technologies such as Kubernetes. He enjoys programming in the Go language and actively engages with open-source projects, including Istio, OpenFaas, Prometheus, Linkerd, and Kiali.
Career Timeline
Randy Hoffman's career includes diverse roles across various organizations. He began as a Solutions Architect at Alta Resources in 2009, followed by a brief tenure as an Infrastructure Architect at LPL Financial in 2019. His extensive experience spans over a decade, showcasing his adaptability and growth in the technology sector.