Theo Smith
About Theo Smith
Theo Smith is a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in operations and automation across various companies in South Africa and Australia. He has worked for Afterpay since 2019 and has held multiple engineering roles in notable organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Afterpay
Theo Smith has been employed at Afterpay as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of the company's infrastructure and deployment processes. His responsibilities include optimizing system performance and ensuring the reliability of services. Afterpay, known for its buy now, pay later services, benefits from his extensive experience in DevOps practices.
Previous Experience in DevOps and Engineering
Prior to joining Afterpay, Theo Smith held various positions in the field of operations and DevOps. He worked as a DevOps Engineer at Odecee, A Cognizant Company, from 2016 to 2017, and as a Senior Automation Engineer at Vibrato for six months in 2017. He also served as a Senior Consultant at CMD Solutions Australia in 2018. His earlier roles include Operations Engineer at Praekelt Consulting and Operations Engineer at Qualica Technologies.
Career Background in Operations
Theo Smith began his career as a Senior Linux Administrator at Workforce from 2005 to 2008. He then transitioned to DStv Digital Media, where he worked as an Operations/DevOps Engineer from 2013 to 2016. His experience spans various sectors, including media and technology, and he has worked in locations such as Johannesburg, South Africa, and Melbourne, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Theo Smith studied at Midrand Graduate Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering, equipping him with essential skills in system management and software development.