Scott Kahler
About Scott Kahler
Scott Kahler is a Senior Engineering Manager at Yugabyte, with extensive experience in back-end design and Open Source technologies. He has held various engineering and management roles at companies such as Adknowledge, VMware, and Pivotal, showcasing his expertise in big data and system integration.
Current Role at Yugabyte
Scott Kahler serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Yugabyte, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on backend design and the integration of various technologies to optimize performance and efficiency. His expertise in Open Source solutions plays a significant role in his current responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Adknowledge
Scott Kahler worked at Adknowledge in multiple roles. He served as a Big Data Architect/Data Management Team Lead from 2012 to 2013 for five months, and later as Technology Infrastructure Manager for two months in 2013. His tenure at Adknowledge allowed him to develop skills in data management and technology infrastructure.
Experience at Pivotal, Inc.
At Pivotal, Inc., Scott held several positions from 2014 to 2020. He worked as a Community Engineer for the Greenplum Database for ten months, followed by a role as Platform Engineer - R&D for two years. He then transitioned to Product Manager for three years, where he contributed to product development and management.
Background and Education
Scott Kahler studied at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His professional background includes various roles such as Application Developer, Database Administrator, and Systems Administrator, which have contributed to his diverse technical skill set.
Technical Expertise and Specialties
Scott possesses a wide range of technical specialties, including MySQL, Perl, SNMP, SMTP, Linux, Apache, mod_perl, web services, data structures, data transformation, BigIP, Greenplum, Hadoop, and Open Source Applications. His strong focus on Open Source solutions has led to the implementation of large-scale cost-saving projects.