Daniel Putnam
About Daniel Putnam
Daniel Putnam is a Senior DevOps Engineer at First Resonance, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in materials science and engineering, with previous roles at Amgen, Greenlots, Weedmaps, and Taboola.
Work at First Resonance
Daniel Putnam has been employed as a Senior DevOps Engineer at First Resonance since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of the company's infrastructure, ensuring efficient deployment and operation of software systems. His expertise in DevOps practices supports the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality technology solutions.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Prior to his current position, Daniel held several roles in the DevOps field. He worked as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Weedmaps from 2021 to 2022 and at Greenlots from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Site Reliability Engineer at Taboola from 2018 to 2019. These positions allowed him to develop skills in system reliability, automation, and cloud technologies.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Putnam earned a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering with a focus on Polymeric and Electronic Materials from Iowa State University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his technology roles.
Background in Research and Science
Before transitioning to DevOps, Daniel worked as an Associate Research Scientist II at Amgen from 2013 to 2015 in Thousand Oaks, CA. This role involved conducting research and experiments, contributing to his analytical skills and understanding of scientific processes. His diverse background includes experiences as a teacher, performer, and lab technician.
Hobbies and Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Daniel Putnam engages in woodworking and fencing as hobbies. He has a passion for experimenting with new technologies, demonstrated by his setup of a home laboratory and cloud environment to test developments like Varnish caching. He also enjoys coding for fun, including creating humorous projects in Python.