Grigori Smoliak
About Grigori Smoliak
Grigori Smoliak is an SRE Technical Leader at Varonis in Israel, specializing in Azure and data analysis using tools like PowerShell, LogsStash, and Python.
Current Role at Varonis
Grigori Smoliak currently holds the position of SRE Technical Leader at Varonis, starting his tenure in 2020. His role focuses on managing Site Reliability Engineering tasks, mainly in the context of data analysis and system health checks for the company's products. His expertise is utilized in maintaining various dashboards and workspace environments, contributing significantly to the reliability and efficiency of Varonis' operations.
Expertise in Azure
Grigori Smoliak has comprehensive knowledge of Azure, which he applies effectively in his role as an SRE Technical Leader. His skills with Azure facilitate his responsibilities in data analysis and health checks, enabling him to streamline and improve the cloud infrastructure of the projects he handles.
Data Analysis and Health Checks
In his current role, Grigori Smoliak engages in data analysis and health check processes for Varonis products. Utilizing tools such as PowerShell, LogStash, and Python, he systematically ensures the performance and reliability of the systems. This work plays a crucial part in identifying potential issues and optimizing the data management frameworks.
Managing Log Analytics and ADX Workspaces
Grigori is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Microsoft Log Analytics and ADX workspaces. His role involves writing and optimizing queries in KQL (Kusto Query Language) to ensure effective data management and retrieval. This responsibility is crucial for the analysis and operational efficiency of the systems he oversees.
Dashboard Development
Grigori Smoliak develops and maintains dashboards in Grafana and Microsoft Log Analytics. These dashboards are essential tools for monitoring and visualizing the health and performance of the systems. His expertise ensures that stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date information through these platforms.
Database Management Skills
Grigori possesses significant skills in managing MySQL Server and SQL-Lite. His experience includes data parsing and uploading tasks to Log Analytics and Kusto databases. This skill set adds value to his role by ensuring that data is accurately handled and readily accessible for analysis and decision-making.
Experience with Windows Docker and Containers
In addition to his other technical skills, Grigori Smoliak has some experience with Windows Docker and container technologies. While he does not have experience with Kubernetes, his familiarity with containerization adds an additional layer of capability to his technical repertoire.