Sebastiaan Van Steenis
About Sebastiaan Van Steenis
Sebastiaan Van Steenis is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and IT architecture. He has contributed to significant projects, including the launch of Rancher Kubernetes Engine, and has worked for various companies in the technology sector, including Snow B.V., SUSE, and Rancher Labs.
Current Role at Qdrant
Sebastiaan Van Steenis currently serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Qdrant, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of Qdrant's systems, contributing to the overall stability and efficiency of the platform. He works remotely, allowing him to engage with a diverse range of projects and teams.
Professional Experience
Sebastiaan has a diverse professional background in site reliability and software engineering. He worked at Snow B.V. as an Engineer from 2008 to 2013, followed by a role as an IT Architect at Xebia from 2013 to 2017. He then transitioned to Rancher Labs, where he served as a Support Engineer from 2017 to 2019 and later as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. His experience includes a consulting role at SUSE from 2021 to 2024, where he focused on enhancing developer efficiency through automation.
Education and Expertise
Sebastiaan studied at Koning Willem 1 College, where he achieved an MBO4 ICT from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology from 2012 to 2013. His technical expertise includes programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, and Golang, which he has utilized in various roles throughout his career.
Contributions to Open Source and Automation
Sebastiaan has actively participated in open-source projects, providing feedback to enhance product quality and documentation. At Rancher Labs, he contributed to the launch of Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE), a Kubernetes distribution based on Docker. He also helped establish a group focused on improving developer efficiency through automation, showcasing his commitment to enhancing software delivery processes.
Skills in Software Development and Delivery
Throughout his career, Sebastiaan has built automated self-service environments aimed at improving the speed of software delivery and feedback. His experience in designing and creating larger features at Rancher Labs expanded his knowledge of Golang, further solidifying his skills in software development and system reliability.