Tom Drake
About Tom Drake
Tom Drake serves as the Director of DevOps at Viant Technology, where he leads a team managing thousands of Linux servers. He has extensive experience in software development and quality assurance across various companies, including Good Technology and Hewlett-Packard.
Work at Viant Technology
Tom Drake has been serving as the Director of DevOps at Viant Technology since 2018. In this role, he leads a DevOps team responsible for managing thousands of Linux servers across global data centers and cloud providers. His work involves integrating a variety of open source and proprietary tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the DevOps processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance and Software Development
Prior to his current position, Tom Drake held various roles in quality assurance and software development. He worked at Good Technology as a Quality Assurance Manager from 2013 to 2014 and at Adelphic Mobile in the same capacity from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Software Development Manager at Hewlett-Packard from 2011 to 2013 and as a Senior Software Engineer at Iron Mountain from 2006 to 2007.
Background in Software Engineering
Tom Drake's career in software engineering began at Lightbridge, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 1998 to 2006. He later transitioned to Iron Mountain, where he served as a QA Automation Manager from 2007 to 2011. His extensive experience in software engineering and quality assurance has contributed to his expertise in DevOps.
Education and Expertise
Tom Drake studied at Bentley University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in software development and DevOps, equipping him with the necessary skills to manage complex technical environments.