Spencer Smolen
About Spencer Smolen
Spencer Smolen is a Tech Ops Engineer with a background in Physics and Philosophy. He has experience in technical support, system administration, and architectural specifications writing, and possesses strong skills in scripting and debugging web applications.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Spencer Smolen serves as a TechOps Engineer at Scientific Games, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he works remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. His responsibilities include managing technical operations and ensuring the reliability of systems within the organization.
Previous Experience at Citrix
Prior to his current role, Spencer worked at Citrix as a Technical Support Engineer from 2021 to 2023. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, he provided technical assistance and support, contributing to the resolution of customer issues and enhancing user experience.
Educational Background in Physics and Philosophy
Spencer studied Physics at Syracuse University for one year from 2010 to 2011. He later attended Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from 2011 to 2014. This diverse educational background has contributed to his analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Spencer possesses strong technical skills, particularly in building command-line interface tools and scripting. He creates scripts daily to analyze traffic, logs, and test API queries. His expertise extends to debugging web applications with a focus on security, and he is proficient in various scripting languages, including Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, and POSIX sh/bash/zsh.
Entrepreneurial Experience at Xtal Systems
Before joining Citrix, Spencer was the Owner and System Administrator at Xtal Systems from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he managed system operations and provided technical support, further developing his skills in system administration and operations.