Devin Crain
About Devin Crain
Devin Crain is a Sr DevOps Engineer at Turnitin, where he has worked since 2014. He has a diverse background in systems administration and engineering, with experience at companies such as PlayFirst, Crowdstar, and Adobe Systems.
Work at Turnitin
Devin Crain has been employed at Turnitin since 2014, serving as a Senior DevOps Engineer. In this role, he has contributed to the development and maintenance of systems that support Turnitin's mission to promote academic integrity. Additionally, he has worked as a Systems Engineer at Turnitin since 2012, where he has been involved in various technical projects. His tenure at Turnitin spans over a decade, indicating a significant commitment to the organization and its objectives.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role at Turnitin, Devin Crain worked at several companies in various capacities. He served as a Systems Administrator at PlayFirst, Inc. for one year from 2010 to 2011. In 2012, he worked as a Linux Systems Administrator at Crowdstar for ten months. He also had a brief stint at Adobe Systems as a Flash Player Mobile Quality Engineer in 2010 for two months. These experiences have contributed to his extensive knowledge in systems administration and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Devin Crain studied Computer Science and Philosophy at Cornell College from 1991 to 1993. He later attended Laney College from 2005 to 2007, furthering his education in technology. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills. He possesses advanced programming skills in Perl, CGI, and bash scripting, along with intermediate knowledge in managing and configuring various technologies such as OpenBSD, MySQL, and Puppet.
Technical Skills
Devin Crain has developed a diverse skill set in technology throughout his career. He has advanced programming skills in Perl, CGI, and bash scripting, which are essential for automation and system management. His intermediate knowledge includes managing and configuring OpenBSD, HTML, CSS, MySQL, MongoDB, Puppet, Cisco IOS, RequestTracker, Nagios, and Munin. This range of skills enables him to effectively address various technical challenges in his roles.
Professional Attributes
Devin Crain is recognized for his organized and professional approach to work. He is known for being friendly, responsive, and a problem-solving self-starter. His strong skills in teamwork, conflict resolution, troubleshooting, and customer service enhance his ability to work collaboratively in technical environments. These attributes contribute to his effectiveness as a Senior DevOps Engineer and Systems Engineer.