Jimmy Hicks
About Jimmy Hicks
Jimmy Hicks is a Senior Manager of DevOps at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in DevOps practices, utilizing various software tools and programming languages.
Work at ZAP Surgical Systems
Jimmy Hicks serves as the Sr. Manager of DevOps at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development and operational processes, ensuring efficient deployment and integration of software tools. He utilizes a variety of software including Satellite Tool Kit, Coverity, JIRA, Teamforge, Jenkins, ReviewBoard, Subversion (SVN), Microsoft Visual Studio, and Eclipse to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining ZAP Surgical Systems, Jimmy Hicks worked at Intuitive Machines as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Cloud DevOps Engineer at WorkForce Software from 2021 to 2022. His experience includes significant roles in software development and operational management, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Aerospace Engineering Background
Jimmy Hicks has a strong foundation in aerospace engineering, having worked at Bihrle Applied Research and Emergent Space Technologies, Inc. as an Aerospace Engineer. His tenure at Bihrle Applied Research lasted from 2013 to 2015, while he spent 10 months at Emergent Space Technologies in 2012. This background complements his technical skills in DevOps and software development.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Hicks earned a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (BAE) from Auburn University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution between 2010 and 2012. His academic background supports his proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Lua, Fortran, and Powershell, as well as his expertise with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Oracle.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jimmy Hicks is proficient in a wide range of tools and technologies essential for modern DevOps practices. He has experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, and Dynatrace. His skills extend to infrastructure as code, observability and alerting, and build/deployment pipelines. He is also familiar with tools like Gitlab, Prometheus, Check Mk, Hyper-V, VMWare, PostgreSQL, Redis, Matlab, and Simulink Coder, enabling him to guide technical teams effectively.