Logan Ballard
About Logan Ballard
Logan Ballard is a Site Reliability Engineer III at The Standard, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in software automation, quality assurance, and DevOps, with experience at several companies including Janrain, CollegeNET, and Epic.
Current Role at The Standard
Logan Ballard currently serves as a Site Reliability Engineer III at The Standard, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing platform observability using Azure native monitoring tools. He collaborates with Developers, Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs), and DevOps Engineers to deploy automated solutions into the Azure cloud using Azure DevOps. His contributions have played a significant role in shaping and creating the Site Reliability Engineer role within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Logan worked at The Standard as a Site Reliability Engineer II for five months in 2020. His career includes roles at Janrain, Inc. as a Software Automation Intern in 2019, and at CollegeNET as a Quality Assurance professional from 2017 to 2018. He also gained experience at Epic as a Quality Assurance specialist for three years from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC as Floor Crew in 2013 and completed a Software Engineer Internship for DevOps at Complí from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Logan Ballard holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Portland State University, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy from Colorado College, completing his degree from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in site reliability engineering, cloud solutions, and software automation.
Technical Skills and Projects
Logan has demonstrated expertise in designing scalable and resilient microservices using Docker and Kubernetes. He enhances platform observability and collaborates with various engineering teams to implement automated solutions in the Azure cloud environment. His technical skills include proficiency in Azure DevOps, which he utilizes to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability.