Scott Hawkins
About Scott Hawkins
Scott Hawkins is a Staff Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in building modern application delivery platforms and working with Kubernetes at high scale. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Articulate, Calendly, and Valimail, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Security from Western Governors University.
Current Role at Valimail
Scott Hawkins serves as a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Valimail, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the reliability and performance of systems, ensuring optimal application delivery. His work involves leveraging his expertise in site reliability engineering to support the organization's goals in a remote work environment.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability Engineering
Prior to his current role, Scott Hawkins worked at several notable companies in the field of site reliability engineering. He was employed at Articulate from 2018 to 2020 as a Site Reliability Engineer, followed by a position at Calendly from 2020 to 2022 as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. He also served as a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Kandji from 2022 to 2023. His diverse experience has contributed to his extensive knowledge in the field.
Background in Infrastructure Engineering
Scott Hawkins has a solid background in infrastructure engineering, having worked as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Trustpoint.One from 2016 to 2018 and at ParkMobile, LLC from 2015 to 2016. His roles in these companies involved managing and optimizing infrastructure systems, which laid the groundwork for his transition into site reliability engineering.
Education and Technical Skills
Scott Hawkins earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Security from Western Governors University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in Kubernetes and containerization at scale. Additionally, he is proficient in programming languages such as Go and Python, which enhances his capabilities in software engineering.
Professional Interests and Focus
Scott Hawkins is passionate about solving complex problems at the forefront of technology. He focuses on building modern application delivery platforms and is dedicated to helping teams achieve their goals with minimal friction. His interests align with his professional expertise, driving his commitment to innovation in the field.