Xander A.
About Xander A.
Xander A. is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with a strong background in DevOps and platform engineering. He has worked at various companies, including Salem Media Group and The Wendy's Company, and holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University.
Current Role at Wendy's
Xander A. serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at The Wendy's Company since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in site reliability engineering to ensure the stability and performance of systems. His responsibilities include monitoring system health, optimizing performance, and implementing best practices in DevOps. His strong foundation in DevOps practices enhances his contributions to the team.
Previous Experience in DevOps and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Xander A. worked in various engineering roles. He was a DevOps Engineer at Spreetail for three months in 2019 and at Hy-Vee, Inc. for three months in 2020. He also held a position as a Platform Engineer at Hy-Vee, Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and at Solifi for three months in 2022. His experience spans multiple companies and roles, providing him with a diverse skill set in platform engineering and DevOps.
Education and Expertise
Xander A. studied Computer Engineering at Iowa State University, where he earned his degree from 2017 to 2021. His educational background includes hands-on research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant under Dr. Wallapak Tavanapong and Dr. Adisak Sukul at Iowa State University, contributing to projects from 2018 to 2020. He possesses expertise in natural language processing, which complements his knowledge in computer systems and cloud architecture.
Current Role at Salem Media Group
Since 2022, Xander A. has also been working as a Full Stack Engineer at Salem Media Group. In this capacity, he utilizes his skills in both front-end and back-end development to create and maintain applications. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Background and Early Education
Xander A. completed his high school education at Bartlett High School from 2013 to 2017. This foundational education set the stage for his pursuit of a degree in Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. His early academic experiences contributed to his technical skills and interest in engineering.