Patrick Tabb
About Patrick Tabb
Patrick Tabb is a SaaS Operations and Systems Analyst at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in automating workflows and administering various cloud applications, leveraging his background in audio engineering and programming.
Work at The New York Times
Patrick Tabb has been employed at The New York Times since 2014, serving as a SaaS Ops / Systems Analyst in the Enterprise Productivity department. Over his tenure of ten years, he has contributed significantly to automating provisioning and Single Sign-On (SSO) workflows using platforms such as ServiceNow and Azure. His role includes acting as a technical point of contact for testing, planning, and implementing new features and updates for various platforms, including GSuite and Slack. He also conducts system functionality testing and provides training and documentation for help desk staff and end-users on newly adopted products.
Previous Experience in Audio Engineering
Before joining The New York Times, Patrick Tabb worked as an Audio Engineer at The Bowery Presents from 2010 to 2016. During his six years in this role, he gained extensive experience in audio production and engineering. Additionally, he served as the Lead Audio/Video Engineer at Long Island Video Enterprises Live Inc. from 2014 to 2016, where he further honed his technical skills in audio and video engineering within the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Tabb has a diverse educational background. He studied Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians at the Institute of Audio Research, achieving a certificate from 2011 to 2012. He also earned a B.F.A. in Sound Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design between 2005 and 2008. In 2018, he completed a program in Javascript Development at General Assembly. His expertise includes cloud deployment across platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), along with proficiency in programming languages like Python, Javascript, and JSON.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Patrick Tabb administers and develops applications in PaaS, SaaS, and ITSM environments, including the Atlassian suite, G Suite, and Slack. He coordinates vendor assessments and selection processes for new tools and technologies, ensuring that the organization adopts the most effective solutions. Furthermore, he collaborates closely with legal teams to finalize contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Software Service Agreements (SSA), and Master Service Agreements (MSA).