Sumbry
About Sumbry
Sumbry is the Head of Engineering at Upbound, with a diverse background in network and cloud services. He has held leadership roles at companies such as Uber, Twilio, and Revver, and has a strong focus on balancing perfection and growth in infrastructure development.
Current Role at Upbound
Sumbry serves as the Head of Engineering at Upbound, a position he has held since 2021. In this remote-first role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and overseeing the development of infrastructure solutions. His leadership emphasizes a balance between perfection and growth, which is critical for scaling operations effectively.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Operations
Sumbry has held several significant positions in engineering and operations prior to his current role. He worked at Uber as Head of Production Engineering from 2017 to 2020 and previously as Head of Reliability Engineering at Airbnb from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Twilio, Inc. included roles as Director of Cloud Services and Manager of Operations, where he contributed to cloud infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Career Beginnings and Education
Sumbry began his career as a software engineer, later transitioning to network engineering to enhance his understanding of core Internet technologies. He studied Computer Science at the University of Southern California from 1995 to 1997, which provided a foundational knowledge for his subsequent career in technology and engineering.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Insights
Sumbry has founded several businesses, which have provided him with valuable insights into problem-solving from both product and customer perspectives. This entrepreneurial experience has significantly shaped his customer-focused approach in infrastructure and reliability engineering.
Creative Pursuits and Work-Life Balance
In addition to his engineering career, Sumbry engages in electronic music DJing and production. This creative outlet allows him to maintain a work-life balance, showcasing his diverse interests beyond the technical field.