Reginald Johnson Jr
About Reginald Johnson Jr
Reginald Johnson Jr. is an Associate Platform Engineer at Red Ventures, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in software engineering and technical instruction, having previously held roles at Road to Hire and contributed to various projects in the technology sector.
Work at Red Ventures
Reginald Johnson Jr. currently serves as an Associate Platform Engineer at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he has architected and maintained AWS infrastructure, which has been essential for the efficient functioning of various partners' projects. He previously worked at Red Ventures as an Associate Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to software development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Reginald Johnson Jr. is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at Frostburg State University, a journey he began in 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical roles in software and platform engineering. He has developed expertise in creating custom Terraform solutions, which optimize infrastructure deployment processes, and has pioneered the creation of a Terraform provider to enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks.
Background
Before his current role, Reginald worked as a Technical Instructor at Road to Hire from 2020 to 2022, where he mentored and educated over 150 aspiring developers in Charlotte. His earlier experience includes a position as a Junior Software Engineer at Road to Hire from 2019 to 2020. He also completed an internship as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Fairfax County Fire Department in 2016.
Achievements
Reginald Johnson Jr. has made significant contributions to the tech community by mentoring aspiring developers and fostering a culture of learning. His work in creating custom Terraform solutions and developing a Terraform provider from scratch demonstrates his commitment to innovation in infrastructure management. He aspires to leverage technology to support initiatives aimed at helping individuals facing mental health challenges.