Shawn Stout
About Shawn Stout
Shawn Stout is a Principal Systems Engineer at Veradigm® in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in systems engineering and DevOps. He previously held senior roles at Babel Health, CenturyLink, and FTI Technology LLC, and has a background in electronics and computer information systems.
Work at Veradigm
Shawn Stout has been serving as a Principal Systems Engineer at Veradigm® since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating current processes to ensure compliance with Veradigm and AllScripts from a technical perspective. He is involved in building self-healing architecture for software and servers, utilizing technologies such as Azure Tables, Queues, Storage Blobs, Function Apps, Web Apps, ReactJS, and Logic Apps. Stout is also working towards obtaining the HashiCorp Infrastructure Automation Certification, indicating his commitment to enhancing his technical skills and knowledge.
Previous Experience
Before joining Veradigm, Shawn Stout worked at Babel Health as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2017 to 2022. His earlier roles include Senior Systems Engineer positions at FTI Technology LLC and CenturyLink, where he contributed to systems engineering projects. Stout also held various contracted technician roles at OnForce, Install It Today, and Field Solutions, gaining extensive experience in IT support and systems management. His diverse background includes consulting roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Ciber, where he served as a Software Engineer and Desktop IT Level II Support Technician.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Stout has a solid educational background in electronics and computer information systems. He studied at Devry Institute, achieving a degree in Electronics Engineering with a GPA of 3.86. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University. Additionally, he studied at Belmont Technical Institute, focusing on Electronics, Computers, and Accounting. Stout's technical expertise includes utilizing AWS Systems Manager for secure environments, employing Rapid7 for vulnerability management, and using tools like NetSparker and CrowdStrike for security measures.
Technical Skills and Tools
Shawn Stout possesses a range of technical skills and is proficient in various tools and technologies. He utilizes AWS Systems Manager for patching and inventory management, and employs Rapid7 to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Stout is also engaged in enhancing security measures through the integration of Wiz and using NetSparker for continuous environment scanning. His work involves using CrowdStrike to detect attacks and Automax to keep applications updated on servers. Stout is actively involved in transitioning Babel Health from Cloudformation Templates to Terraform to reduce AWS cloud dependency.
Career Timeline
Shawn Stout's career spans over two decades, beginning with contracted technician roles in 2006. He progressed to various engineering and consulting positions, including significant tenures at Ciber, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and FTI Technology LLC. His experience at Babel Health and Veradigm reflects his growth in the field of systems engineering and DevOps. Stout's career trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on systems engineering, automation, and security, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to professional development.