Scot Needy
About Scot Needy
Scot Needy is a SaaS Systems Administrator with extensive experience in network technologies and enterprise infrastructure management. He has worked in various roles within the technology sector since the mid-1990s and currently serves at ScienceLogic after a long tenure at Gannett.
Current Role at ScienceLogic
Scot Needy has been employed at ScienceLogic as a SaaS Systems Administrator since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing and supporting the company's software as a service infrastructure. His expertise in cloud platforms and tools contributes to the efficient operation of ScienceLogic's services.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Before joining ScienceLogic, Scot Needy worked at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as a Sr Architect II from 2003 to 2019. During his 16 years in this position, he was involved in various architectural projects in Chesapeake, VA. He also served as Systems Operations Manager at Gannett Media Technologies International from 1995 to 2003, accumulating a total of 24 years of experience within the Gannett organization.
Education and Qualifications
Scot Needy studied at Old Dominion University, where he earned a degree in Electronic Engineering from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Germanna Community College, achieving an Associate of Science in Electronics Technology from 1988 to 1990. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills and expertise.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Scot Needy possesses a wide range of technical skills, particularly in network technologies such as Cisco, Nexus, SAN, and F5. He has experience with cloud platforms including AWS and GCP, and is proficient in automation and scripting languages like Python, Perl, PowerShell, and bash. His expertise extends to managing enterprise infrastructure with technologies such as VMAX, VNX, Isilon, and NetApp.
Monitoring and Analytics Proficiency
Scot Needy is skilled in using monitoring and analytics tools such as Elastic Stack, Splunk, and SumoLogic. His familiarity with both open source and enterprise databases enhances his ability to implement effective monitoring solutions and analyze system performance.