Max Ma
About Max Ma
Max Ma is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in DevOps and security tools, currently working at Netmaker. He holds multiple certifications, including HashiCorp Certified Cloud Engineer and has a background in both traditional and modern software development methodologies.
Work at Netmaker
Max Ma currently serves as a Software Engineer at Netmaker, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has been with the organization since 2024, working remotely for a duration of 7 months. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of DevOps and cloud security to enhance the company's software solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Max Ma has a significant tenure at IBM, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2008 to 2011, followed by a role as a Presales Engineer from 2012 to 2015. He then returned to IBM as a Senior Software Engineer-Software Architect from 2015 to 2023. His work involved technical innovation, DevOps improvements, and addressing performance tuning and security issues.
Education and Expertise
Max Ma earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shenyang Institute of Chemical Technology, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He holds several certifications, including HashiCorp Certified Cloud Engineer - Terraform Associate, Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE), and Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP). His expertise encompasses a range of DevOps and security tools, such as OPA Gatekeeper, Kyverno, and Istio.
Background in Software Development
Max Ma has a diverse background in software development methodologies. He has experience transitioning from traditional waterfall models to Agile practices and has worked with both MVC and micro-service architectures. Additionally, he has practical experience with various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, focusing on DevOps and security operations.
Experience at Ollwin International
Before his extensive career at IBM, Max Ma worked as a Programmer Analyst at Ollwin International from 2007 to 2008. This role contributed to his foundational skills in software development and analysis, further enhancing his capabilities in the tech industry.