Jason Silvera
About Jason Silvera
Jason Silvera is a Senior IT Administrator currently working at Twingate, where he has implemented secure Azure AD LDAP lookups for cloud-based authentication. With extensive experience in IT infrastructure management and automation, he previously held senior roles at Rivian and Informatica.
Work at Twingate
Jason Silvera currently serves as a Senior IT Administrator at Twingate, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing IT infrastructure and security measures. His responsibilities include implementing secure Azure AD LDAP lookups for cloud-based authentication, which reduces reliance on legacy technologies. This initiative reflects his commitment to modernizing IT practices and ensuring robust security protocols.
Previous Experience at Rivian
Before joining Twingate, Jason worked at Rivian as Senior Manager of IT Platforms Engineering from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure in Palo Alto, California, he managed various IT platforms and contributed to the development of innovative solutions that supported the company's operational needs. His experience at Rivian further solidified his expertise in IT management and platform engineering.
Career at Informatica
Jason Silvera's career at Informatica spanned nearly a decade, where he held multiple roles. He began as a Systems Administrator in 2012 and progressed to Senior Systems Administrator, IT Enterprise Operations Manager, and Lead Windows Administrator by 2021. His contributions included consolidating teams for a centralized Enterprise Certificate Management solution and authoring GDPR operations guidelines for identity systems, demonstrating his proficiency in data protection and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Jason studied at UC Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama with an emphasis in Lighting Design from 1995 to 1999. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in IT administration, positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the field. He has developed skills in identity management, automation, and system configuration, which are evident in his various projects and initiatives throughout his career.
Achievements in IT Infrastructure Management
Throughout his career, Jason has successfully managed large-scale IT infrastructure projects. He oversaw a VMware environment consisting of over 3,000 servers across five global data centers. His leadership in deploying an Ansible automation platform for centralized system management and coordinating the conversion of ADFS authentication to Okta SSO services showcases his expertise in modern IT solutions and infrastructure management.