Tim Terrill
About Tim Terrill
Tim Terrill is a Performance Engineer IV at ACV Auctions, recognized for leading a pilot program that evaluated Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, resulting in cost reductions and enhanced product performance. He has a robust background in performance engineering, having held various roles at Synacor and other technology firms over two decades.
Current Role at ACV Auctions
Tim Terrill serves as a Performance Engineer IV at ACV Auctions since 2021. In this role, he focuses on improving system performance for newly acquired companies and establishing performance testing protocols. He has introduced modern technologies, including k6 and Kubernetes, to enhance the company's performance testing capabilities. His work aims to ensure that systems operate efficiently and meet performance standards.
Previous Experience at Synacor
Tim Terrill worked at Synacor in various roles from 2011 to 2021. He began as a Senior Systems Performance Engineer, later becoming a Principal Performance Engineer. During his tenure, he led a pilot program that evaluated Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, achieving cost reductions and improved product performance. He also built a streamlined architecture review process to facilitate safe and efficient system deployments.
Background in Engineering
Tim Terrill has a solid educational foundation in engineering, having earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University at Buffalo. His academic journey spanned from 1990 to 1997, equipping him with the technical knowledge necessary for his career in performance engineering.
Experience at Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics
Before his roles at Synacor and ACV Auctions, Tim Terrill worked at Lockheed Martin as a Senior Systems Engineer from 1997 to 2004. He also held positions at General Dynamics Information Technology and General Dynamics AIS, where he contributed as a Systems & Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, respectively. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in system performance and engineering.
Academic Contributions as a Lecturer
Tim Terrill served as a Computer Science and Engineering Lecturer at the University at Buffalo from 2004 to 2007. In this capacity, he shared his knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to the academic community while further developing his skills in engineering and performance.