Rainer Kraft
About Rainer Kraft
Rainer Kraft is a Senior Technical Architect with extensive experience in software development and server management. He has worked at various organizations, including Sallie Mae and ATA Airlines, and possesses strong skills in Unix, Linux, and cloud automation.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Rainer Kraft currently serves as a Senior Technical Architect at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical architecture and providing last level support for server issues. His work involves automating tasks within the Amazon AWS environment as part of the Cloud Engineering group. He operates out of the Indianapolis, Indiana Area.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Prior to his current role, Rainer Kraft worked at Sallie Mae as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2011. In this capacity, he contributed to the development and management of systems that support the organization’s technical infrastructure.
Professional Background in IT Management
Rainer Kraft has a diverse background in IT management, having served as IT Manager at ATA Airlines from 2000 to 2007. His responsibilities included overseeing IT operations and ensuring the effective management of technology resources during his seven-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Rainer Kraft earned his Dr. rer. nat degree from the University of Stuttgart, where he studied Numerical Mathematics and Computer Aided Geometric Design (CAGD) from 1987 to 1998. His technical expertise includes proficiency in software development with C/C++, Unix shell, and Perl scripting, as well as strong skills in Unix and Linux server management.
Experience with Enterprise Systems
Rainer Kraft has extensive experience with enterprise backup systems, including NetBackup and Legato. He is also knowledgeable in enterprise storage solutions such as SAN, NAS, and DAS. His technical skills extend to managing Apache web servers and application servers like Tomcat and JBoss.