Woody Ergens
About Woody Ergens
Woody Ergens is a Lead Security Platforms Engineer at Thomson Reuters, with a background in various security and systems administration roles across multiple organizations. His career includes significant positions at Virginia Housing, Markel, and the Federal Reserve System, among others.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Woody Ergens serves as the Lead Security Platforms Engineer at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security platforms, ensuring the integrity and protection of information systems. His expertise contributes to the company's commitment to maintaining high security standards in its operations.
Previous Experience at Virginia Housing
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Woody Ergens worked at Virginia Housing as a Senior Security Engineer from 2021 to 2022. His role involved implementing security measures and protocols to safeguard the organization's information systems. This position allowed him to enhance his skills in security engineering within the housing sector.
Career at Markel
Woody Ergens had a significant tenure at Markel, where he worked for nine years from 2011 to 2020. He held the position of Senior Systems Administrator and later served as Team Lead for Infrastructure Support. His responsibilities included managing systems and leading infrastructure initiatives, contributing to the overall efficiency and performance of IT operations.
Background in Computer Systems Administration
Woody Ergens has a strong background in computer systems administration, having worked at the Federal Reserve System as a Computer Systems Administrator from 2010 to 2011. He also held a position at Northrop Grumman as a Senior Computer Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2008. These roles provided him with foundational skills in managing and securing complex computer systems.
Experience in Infrastructure Engineering
Woody Ergens worked as an Infrastructure Engineer at the Virginia Retirement System from 2020 to 2021. His role focused on maintaining and improving the infrastructure that supports the organization's IT services. Additionally, he worked at PLANIT Technology Group as a Senior System Engineer from 2008 to 2011, further developing his expertise in systems engineering.