Dustin Mitchell
About Dustin Mitchell
Dustin Mitchell is an Escalation Engineer at Varonis with a background in system and network administration, and a strong educational foundation in computer science and programming.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Dustin Mitchell is an Escalation Engineer currently working at Varonis in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role since 2013, he serves as the go-to expert for resolving complex Active Directory and Windows environmental issues. Mitchell has developed automated PowerShell scripts that integrate with Varonis APIs, enhancing system functionality. He has also created diagnostic scripts to troubleshoot Active Directory configurations, thereby improving system reliability for customers. Additionally, he has authored multiple technical guides and delivered PowerPoint presentations to educate peers on Varonis and Microsoft systems.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Varonis, Dustin Mitchell worked in various roles. He was a System and Network Administrator at IBM for two months in 2013 in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. Earlier, from 2008 to 2013, he served as an Assistant Data Chief in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), where he provided technical system analysis to developers, helping create complex patches for customer issues.
Educational Background
Dustin Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Software Engineering from Colorado Technical University, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he earned an Associate's degree in Programming from Wake Technical Community College, completing his studies there between 2014 and 2019. He also attended Pepperell High School from 2000 to 2004.
Skills and Technical Contributions
Dustin Mitchell has significant technical skills, particularly in the area of system automation and troubleshooting. He has configured and modified Group Policy Objects (GPO) and DNS settings to resolve environmental issues affecting Varonis software implementations. His work includes developing automated PowerShell scripts and diagnostic scripts for Active Directory, which have improved system functionality and reliability. Additionally, Mitchell has authored comprehensive technical guides and delivered educational presentations to enhance team knowledge.
IBM and USMC Experience
In his brief tenure at IBM in 2013, Dustin worked as a System and Network Administrator, gaining experience in a corporate IT environment. At the USMC, he spent five years from 2008 to 2013 as an Assistant Data Chief, a role where he provided critical technical system analysis to developers. This experience helped him develop a strong foundation in IT system management and issue resolution.