David Nolan
About David Nolan
David Nolan is the Lead Site Reliability Engineer for Yugabyte Cloud, with over 20 years of experience in site reliability engineering and infrastructure. He has held various engineering roles at notable organizations, including Iterable, Carnegie Mellon University, and Docker, Inc.
Work at Yugabyte
David Nolan serves as the Lead Site Reliability Engineer for Yugabyte Cloud, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing service reliability to achieve significant business outcomes. His responsibilities include overseeing the infrastructure and ensuring the stability of cloud services, which are critical for customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability Engineering
Prior to his current role, David Nolan held various positions in site reliability engineering. He worked as a Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Iterable for one year, from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Docker, Inc. for two months in 2019, and at Mirantis for three months in 2019. His experience spans over 20 years, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
David Nolan studied at Carnegie Mellon University from 1992 to 1997, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in engineering. His educational background, combined with over 20 years of experience in site reliability engineering, infrastructure, systems, and network engineering, equips him with the skills necessary to address complex technical challenges.
Background in Network Engineering
David Nolan's career includes significant roles in network engineering. He worked at Carnegie Mellon University as a Network Software Designer for 12 years, from 1996 to 2008. He also held positions as a Principal Network Engineer and Senior Network Engineer at Ariba for six years, from 2008 to 2014. This extensive background has contributed to his strong understanding of network systems.
Focus on Reliability and Problem Solving
David Nolan has a strong drive to understand the root causes of system failures and to implement solutions that prevent future occurrences. His focus on improving service reliability is a key aspect of his work, enabling him to deliver exceptional business results throughout his career.