Stuart Brown
About Stuart Brown
Stuart Brown is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2010 in the Oslo Area, Norway. He specializes in developing infrastructure solutions and managing system configurations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Stuart Brown has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2010, serving as a Senior DevOps Engineer for 14 years. His role is based in the Oslo Area, Norway, where he contributes to the company's technological infrastructure and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include developing solutions that enhance system performance and reliability.
Technical Expertise in DevOps
Stuart Brown has developed a multi-server shared NFS sync solution using Python, leveraging the Linux iNotify system and ActiveMQ. He has experience managing the configuration and administration of F5 BigIP LTM clusters, Checkpoint R65 firewalls, and Cisco 3750 switch stacks. His technical skills extend to administering NGINX+ installations through custom-built Puppet profiles.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation
Stuart has been responsible for creating an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environment utilizing Puppet. This initiative focuses on automating virtual machine deployments on platforms such as VMWare and CloudStack, streamlining the deployment process and enhancing operational efficiency.
Background in Systems Administration
Before centralization of responsibilities, Stuart managed various network and server configurations, including F5 BigIP LTM clusters and Checkpoint firewalls. His background in systems administration has equipped him with the skills necessary for maintaining robust and secure network environments.