Daniel Drinnon
About Daniel Drinnon
Daniel Drinnon is a Senior Systems Engineer with extensive experience in network infrastructure and systems administration. He has worked for various organizations, including CTG, The University of Arizona, Verizon, and currently TuSimple, where he has developed expertise in operating systems, virtualization, and network services.
Current Role at TuSimple
Daniel Drinnon serves as a Senior Systems Engineer at TuSimple, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of high-performance network infrastructure. His work involves ensuring the reliability and efficiency of systems that support autonomous driving technology.
Previous Experience at CTG and The University of Arizona
Prior to his current role, Daniel worked at CTG as a Network Systems Engineer for IBM from 2010 to 2014. He also served as a Systems Administrator at The University of Arizona from 2015 to 2019. In these positions, he gained valuable experience in managing complex network systems and supporting academic infrastructure.
Professional Background at Verizon
Daniel spent a decade at Verizon, where he held the position of Senior Network Systems Engineer from 2000 to 2010. His responsibilities included managing network operations and ensuring the performance of various telecommunications systems, contributing to his extensive knowledge in network infrastructure.
Education and Training
Daniel's educational background includes studies at the Community College of the Air Force, where he focused on Industrial Technology from 1983 to 1995. He also attended the University of Maryland and Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, further enhancing his technical skills and knowledge in systems engineering.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Daniel possesses advanced skills in various operating systems, including Unix, BSD, Linux, and QNX. He is proficient in virtualization platforms such as ESXi/VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V Server. His expertise extends to managing enterprise firewalls, proxy servers, and web servers, along with a strong background in LDAP/Active Directory Servers and network services like DNS, DHCP, and SMTP.