Hao (Brian) Tian
About Hao (Brian) Tian
Hao (Brian) Tian is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with a strong background in technology and cybersecurity. He holds a patent, has worked for several notable companies, and is proficient in multiple programming languages and infrastructure tools.
Current Role at Nylas
Hao (Brian) Tian serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Nylas, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability and performance of the company's infrastructure. His responsibilities include implementing best practices in site reliability engineering and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Tian accumulated diverse experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Armory.io as a DevOps Support Engineer from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he was a Network Protection Engineer at Symantec for 11 months in 2019. His earlier roles include a Software Engineer - Big Data Developer at TELUS Communications and a Product Solution Engineer at ZTE Corporation. He also has experience as a Research Assistant at McMaster University and as a Root Cause Analysis Engineer at BlackBerry.
Education and Expertise
Tian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University, where he completed a 20-month industrial internship. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, earning a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering. His technical expertise includes proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, JAVA, and MATLAB, as well as experience with database systems like Redis, MySQL, and SAP.
Certifications and Skills
Tian is certified as a HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate and an AWS SysOps Administrator. His skill set includes advanced knowledge of cybersecurity tools and concepts, such as SSO, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanning. He is also experienced with infrastructure equipment, including Cisco ASA firewalls and BlueCoat ProxySG, and familiar with operating systems like Linux CentOS and Ubuntu.
Patents and Innovations
Tian holds a patent in the field of technology, showcasing his contributions to innovation within the industry. This patent reflects his expertise and commitment to advancing technological solutions.