Tim Garza
About Tim Garza
Tim Garza is a Dev Ops Engineer I at SparkCognition with a background in music and technology. He operates a record label called Hearing Colors and has experience in various roles, including fraud prevention and client relations.
Work at SparkCognition
Tim Garza has been employed as a DevOps Engineer I at SparkCognition since 2018. In this role, he focuses on infrastructure and configuration management, utilizing various tools and technologies. His experience includes working with Docker, Git, and Google Cloud Platform, among others. Tim's contributions to the team are supported by his extensive background in technology and his commitment to continuous learning.
Education and Expertise
Tim Garza studied at Austin Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Music from 2008 to 2010. He has developed a beginner-intermediate understanding of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, bash, and Python. Over the past 2.5 years, he has gained experience with various DevOps tools, including TestRail, Cypress, Salt Stack, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Background
Tim Garza has a diverse professional background. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Supply Admin and Operations Specialist from 2003 to 2007 in Okinawa, Japan. After his military service, he worked in various roles, including as a Fraud Prevention/Client Relations Specialist at TicketCity from 2014 to 2016 and as a Loan Officer at rateGenius, Inc. in 2016. He also worked as a Fabricator at Calton Cases for six months in 2017.
Achievements
Tim Garza operates a record label named Hearing Colors, which is a registered LLC in Texas with a trademark pending. He designs and creates all content for the website https://hearingcolors.com and its associated sites. Additionally, he plans to release music under his label, aiming for distribution through major music platforms. Tim has also volunteered as a reviewer for the Texas Talking Book Program, contributing to the creation of audiobooks for the visually impaired.
Future Aspirations
Tim Garza is working towards becoming a full stack developer, enhancing his skills in technology and programming. He is also setting up a personal recording space in his home office to record music and support other artists. Tim has plans to donate time and facilities to the Texas Talking Book Program and other organizations, demonstrating his commitment to community service.