Roberto Martinez
About Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez is a DevOps Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from San Diego State University. He has extensive experience in cloud infrastructure management, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and scripting, having worked for various companies including QAD and Ricardo Defense.
Work at Strategic Data Systems
Roberto Martinez currently holds the position of DevOps Engineer at Strategic Data Systems, where he has been employed since 2023. His role involves utilizing his skills in scripting and automation to enhance operational efficiency. He works in a hybrid environment, allowing for flexibility in his work arrangements. His responsibilities include maintaining and optimizing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, which are critical for software development processes.
Education and Expertise
Roberto Martinez earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from San Diego State University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, he obtained an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Oxnard College, completing his studies there from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in IT and DevOps, particularly in scripting and automation, as well as multi-cloud management.
Background in IT Support and Engineering
Roberto has a diverse background in IT support and engineering. He began his career as an Information Technology Intern at ACI Specialty Benefits in 2015. Following this, he worked as an IT Support Engineer at Ricardo Defense from 2017 to 2019. He then progressed to roles at QAD, where he served as a System Engineer from 2020 to 2023 and later as a Senior System Engineer for six months in 2023. His experiences have equipped him with skills in cloud infrastructure management and container orchestration.
Technical Skills and Tools
Roberto Martinez is skilled in various technical tools and platforms essential for modern IT environments. He is proficient in scripting and automation using Groovy and Shell. His experience includes maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, as well as employing Kubernetes for container orchestration. Additionally, he utilizes OpenTelemetry and SaltStacks for cloud infrastructure management and ElasticSearch for data indexing and search capabilities. His strong background in both Windows and Linux operating systems further enhances his technical capabilities.
Career Progression and Roles
Roberto's career has shown a clear progression through various roles in the IT sector. After his internship at ACI Specialty Benefits, he transitioned to a sales role at Roklin Systems Inc before returning to IT as an IT Support Engineer at Ricardo Defense. His subsequent positions at QAD, culminating in a Senior System Engineer role, demonstrate his growth in technical expertise and responsibilities. His current position as a DevOps Engineer at Strategic Data Systems marks the latest step in his career development.