Joe Smitka
About Joe Smitka
Joe Smitka is the IT Infrastructure and Operations Automation Team Technical Lead at National Instruments in Austin, Texas, with over two decades of experience in IT and automation.
Joe Smitka's Role at National Instruments
Joe Smitka is the IT Infrastructure and Operations Automation Team Technical Lead at National Instruments in Austin, Texas. He focuses on improving IT automation by making it more enjoyable and efficient for IT administrators. He has been leading this team since February 2019.
Application Performance and Network Automation Engineer
In addition to his role as a technical lead, Joe Smitka also serves as an Application Performance and Network Automation Engineer at National Instruments. His responsibilities include optimizing application performance and automating network processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at National Instruments
Before his current roles, Joe Smitka worked as a Programmer and Analyst III at National Instruments for 11 years, from 2000 to 2011. During this time, he gained extensive experience in programming and analysis, which laid the foundation for his later specialization in IT and automation.
Education at Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business
Joe Smitka studied at Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business from 1994 to 1999, completing his education over a span of five years. This academic background provided him with the foundational knowledge needed for his subsequent career in IT and automation.
Expertise in IT and Automation
Joe Smitka boasts over two decades of experience in IT and automation, having started his career in 2000. His expertise covers a wide range of areas, including application performance and network automation. His long-standing tenure in the industry highlights his deep knowledge and specialized skill set.