Estevan Stowe
About Estevan Stowe
Estevan Stowe is a Senior Software Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in software engineering, technical support, and customer service.
Title at Sandia National Laboratories
Estevan Stowe holds the position of Senior Software Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has been with the organization since 2016, playing a significant role in advancing the laboratory's software systems engineering efforts.
Professional Experience
Estevan Stowe has a diverse professional background, having previously worked at multiple organizations. Prior to his current role, he was a Software Engineer at Hach Lange / Danaher Corporation from 2010 to 2016. He also served as a Technical Support Specialist 3 at T-Mobile USA from 2007 to 2010. His earlier positions included Customer Service Support Supervisor at WFS Financial (2001-2006), Lead Customer Service Representative at Micro Center (1999-2001), and Airport Rescue and Firefighting Specialist in the United States Marine Corps (1994-1998).
Education and Expertise
Estevan Stowe holds a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, which he obtained in 2023. He also possesses a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from ITT Technical Institute-Albuquerque, completed in 2009. His educational background has equipped him with extensive expertise in systems engineering and information security.
Automation and Efficiency Projects
Estevan Stowe has significantly contributed to automation and efficiency projects within his role. He developed automation playbooks using Ansible that reduced task execution time from several days to minutes and integrated these playbooks into a larger software deployment strategy. He also implemented automation solutions for provisioning and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux clients, automated the configuration of Cisco routers and switches, and created processes for building and deploying VMWare ESXi hosts. His efforts have enhanced efficiency and security in various system and network operations.
Enhanced System Security Initiatives
At Sandia National Laboratories, Estevan Stowe has been instrumental in enhancing system security. He developed solutions to automatically harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems to meet DISA STIGS standards. This implementation has played a crucial role in improving the overall security posture of the lab's systems.