Greg Ohrt
About Greg Ohrt
Greg Ohrt is a Lead Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 1994. He specializes in developing tools for operations, supporting the Cobalt Platform, and has a background in Aerospace Engineering.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Greg Ohrt has worked at Thomson Reuters as a Lead Software Engineer since 1994, accumulating 30 years of experience in the role. He is based in Eagan, MN, where he has contributed to the development of tools that assist operations and business units in preparing reports on configuration information. Ohrt supports the Cobalt Platform by utilizing the TCL language and BIGIP constructs to implement a standardized configurable routing scheme for the company's global product line.
Education and Expertise
Greg Ohrt earned a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in software engineering and systems management. Ohrt has been actively learning to use NGINX to facilitate the migration of legacy data center routing solutions to cloud environments.
Background
Ohrt has served as a domain expert and engineer for the DBCF system, which plays a vital role in managing configuration information for Westlaw and related publication systems. His experience includes completing a significant project that involved migrating the DBCF system from ADABAS to Oracle, demonstrating his capability in handling complex system transitions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Greg Ohrt has developed strong relationships with various teams, including Content Ops, New Product Development (NPD), Project Managers, Developers, and Operations. These relationships have been instrumental in ensuring timely project delivery and the development of quality solutions within Thomson Reuters.