Leah Ives
About Leah Ives
Leah Ives is a Principal Security Engineer at Skytap, where she has worked since 2015. She previously served as a Signals Analyst for the US Navy and has expertise in Linux, Unix, and network security.
Work at Skytap
Leah Ives has served as a Principal Security Engineer at Skytap since 2015. In this role, she has focused on enhancing security protocols and practices within the organization. Leah has automated recurring manual processes, which has led to increased operational efficiency and a reduction in the potential for human error. She has also developed customer-facing scripts for the Skytap REST API, improving user interaction with the platform. Additionally, Leah has played a key role in training support engineers, equipping them with the necessary skills in Skytap Cloud, Linux, and networking troubleshooting.
Previous Experience at US Navy
Before joining Skytap, Leah Ives worked as a Signals Analyst for the US Navy from 2007 to 2011. During her four years in this position, she handled escalated support cases with a focus on Linux and Unix virtual machines, IPsec VPNs, and various network behaviors. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in security and network management, which she has applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Leah Ives studied Computer Science at Santa Monica College from 2011 to 2014. Her education has equipped her with a solid understanding of computer systems and programming, which she has utilized in her professional roles. Leah's expertise encompasses security engineering, Linux and Unix systems, and network troubleshooting, making her a valuable asset in her current position.
Training and Development Contributions
In her role at Skytap, Leah Ives has trained seven support engineers in the use of Skytap Cloud. She has focused on imparting knowledge related to Linux and networking troubleshooting procedures. Her contributions to training have helped enhance the team's capabilities and improve overall support for customers.