Mike Owens
About Mike Owens
Mike Owens is the Manager of IT Engineering for Global Systems at Scientific Games, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in platform infrastructure engineering, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies, having held various roles within the company since 2004.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Mike Owens serves as the Manager of IT Engineering for Global Systems at Scientific Games. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, he oversees IT engineering initiatives and manages the deployment of technology solutions across the organization.
Previous Experience at Scientific Games
Mike Owens has a substantial history with Scientific Games, having worked there for over a decade. His roles included Senior Systems Engineer from 2004 to 2011, IT Manager for DevOps from 2011 to 2015, System Architect from 2015 to 2016, and Manager of IT DevOps for Global Systems from 2016 to 2020. This extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of the company's technology landscape.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Owens possesses a strong background in container platform architecture and management, with six years of experience in this area. He has a comprehensive understanding of virtualization technologies, including VMware, vCloud, and Hyper-V. His proficiency extends to storage solutions and automation tools, such as Chef and Puppet, which he utilizes for effective API architecture.
Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Management
Mike Owens has 11 years of experience in cloud computing platform configuration and administration. He has managed complex cloud platforms that support thousands of virtual machines for a multinational DevOps organization. Additionally, he has experience in managing a network infrastructure that supports over 350 private networks across multiple time zones.
Background in Web Services and Security
Owens has been involved in platform infrastructure engineering and deployment, focusing on gaming systems, complex databases, web services, and security. He is experienced in Linux web interfaces and security, with knowledge in technologies such as Apache, PHP, and Java.