Kief Morris
About Kief Morris
Kief Morris serves as the Global Head of Infrastructure Engineering at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in infrastructure engineering and cloud automation, having held various leadership roles in the field and authored the book 'Infrastructure as Code.'
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Kief Morris serves as the Global Head of Infrastructure Engineering at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the infrastructure engineering team and driving the company's initiatives in cloud and infrastructure automation. He has been instrumental in establishing and growing ThoughtWorks' capabilities to assist clients in leveraging these technologies effectively. Additionally, he manages the career development paths and recruitment processes for over 400 infrastructure engineers globally.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to his current role, Kief Morris worked at ThoughtWorks in various capacities, including as the UK Continuous Delivery Practice Lead from 2012 to 2020 and as a Lead DevOps Engineer from 2010 to 2016. During his time in these roles, he contributed to the development of continuous delivery practices and the implementation of DevOps methodologies, enhancing the company's service offerings in the UK.
Education and Expertise
Kief Morris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Management from Eckerd College, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, between 1995 and 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in cloud and infrastructure automation, which he actively promotes through his work and publications.
Authorship and Publications
Kief Morris is the author of the book 'Infrastructure as Code,' which provides insights and guidance on the effective use of cloud and infrastructure automation. He has also published various materials that focus on best practices in these technologies, contributing to the evolution of industry standards and practices in infrastructure engineering.
Career Background
Kief Morris has a diverse career history that includes roles such as Infrastructure Team Manager at Map of Medicine, Unix Network Infrastructure Consultant at VBT Vizyon Bilgi Teknolojileri, and Hosting Operations Manager at Syzygy. His experience spans various sectors and positions, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure engineering and management.