Steve Varnau
About Steve Varnau
Steve Varnau is a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and development operations. He has worked for notable companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Esgyn Corporation, and currently Yugabyte, while also contributing to The Apache Software Foundation.
Current Role at Yugabyte
Steve Varnau serves as a DevOps Engineer at Yugabyte, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing the deployment and management of distributed databases. His responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating with development teams to streamline processes. His experience in DevOps practices contributes to Yugabyte's mission of providing a scalable, cloud-native database solution.
Previous Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Steve Varnau has extensive experience at Hewlett-Packard, where he worked in various capacities. He was involved in the Neoview R&D team from 2006 to 2010, contributing to the development of business intelligence solutions. Following this, he worked on the HP-IT R&D team from 2010 to 2014, focusing on internal IT solutions. Additionally, he participated in the Trafodion Open Source Project from 2014 to 2015, enhancing his expertise in open-source technologies.
Experience at Esgyn Corporation
From 2015 to 2020, Steve Varnau held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Esgyn Corporation in Milpitas, CA. During his five years there, he contributed to the development of data management solutions, leveraging his background in software engineering to improve product offerings. His role involved working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.
Education and Academic Background
Steve Varnau studied at Purdue University, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Computer Science. He completed his BS from 1985 to 1989 and his MS from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provided a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Involvement with The Apache Software Foundation
Since 2015, Steve Varnau has been an active member of The Apache Software Foundation, serving as a Committer and PMC member. His involvement includes contributing to open-source projects and collaborating with other developers to enhance software quality and community engagement. This role reflects his commitment to the open-source community and his expertise in software development.