Shawn Pennell
About Shawn Pennell
Shawn Pennell is a Senior DevOps Engineer with a background in application development and expertise in SAN and virtualization technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati and has extensive experience in various engineering roles at LogicalisUS and Cincinnati Financial Corporation.
Work at Regard
Shawn Pennell has been employed at Regard as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's operational efficiency through the implementation of DevOps practices. His responsibilities include managing deployment processes, optimizing system performance, and ensuring the reliability of applications. His experience in this position builds upon his extensive background in application development and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Pennell earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati, studying from 2005 to 2011. His education provided a strong foundation in various IT disciplines. He possesses expertise in SAN (Storage Area Network) technologies and has strong skills in virtualization technologies, which are critical in modern IT environments.
Background
Shawn Pennell has a diverse professional background in IT, primarily with LogicalisUS. He held multiple positions there, including Systems Engineer, Helpdesk Technician, Service Delivery Engineer, and Cloud Operations Architect. His career at LogicalisUS spanned from 2008 to 2019, during which he developed a comprehensive understanding of cloud operations and DevOps methodologies.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Regard, Shawn worked at LogicalisUS in various roles. He began as a Helpdesk Technician from 2008 to 2011, then progressed to Service Delivery Engineer from 2011 to 2013. He continued as a Systems Engineer for eight months in 2014, followed by a role as Cloud Operations Architect from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he briefly worked at Cincinnati Financial Corporation in 2007, focusing on internal applications development.