Taylor Ivy
About Taylor Ivy
Taylor Ivy is a Solution Advisor and Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in systems engineering and virtualization. Currently based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, Ivy has worked for notable companies including GEICO and AIS, and possesses a strong proficiency in various scripting languages and technologies.
Work at AIS
Taylor Ivy has been working at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) as a Solution Advisor and Senior DevOps Engineer since 2023. Prior to this role, Taylor served as a DevOps Engineer Consultant at AIS starting in 2021. In this capacity, Taylor has contributed to various projects, leveraging expertise in DevOps practices and technologies.
Current Role at GEICO
Taylor Ivy currently holds multiple positions at GEICO, including Systems Engineer II since 2019 and Senior Systems Engineer I since 2020. Additionally, Taylor has worked as a Systems Engineer I since 2017 and previously served as a Senior Systems Technician from 2016 to 2017. This extensive experience at GEICO highlights Taylor's proficiency in systems engineering and management.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Ivy studied at Penn State University, where a Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology was achieved from 2011 to 2015. Taylor also attended Nazareth Area High School from 2007 to 2011. Taylor possesses skills in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash, and has expertise in using virtualization technologies like VMWare ESXi.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining AIS and GEICO, Taylor Ivy worked at McDonald's Corporation as a Crew Trainer from 2011 to 2013. Taylor also interned as an IT Specialist at Air Products in 2014 and held the position of Programmer Analyst at GEICO from 2015 to 2016. This diverse work history has contributed to Taylor's comprehensive skill set in technology and systems management.
Technical Skills
Taylor Ivy is proficient in various technical skills, including using Git for version control and Docker for containerization. Taylor has experience with Cisco products, including IOS and ISE, and has expertise in IBM products such as Resilient and QRadar. Additionally, Taylor has a strong background in both Linux and Windows operating systems.