Shua "Joshua" Gamradt
About Shua "Joshua" Gamradt
Shua 'Joshua' Gamradt is the Senior Director of Rugged DevOps and Enterprise DevOps Ambassador at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in security and DevOps roles at UnitedHealth Group and Target.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Shua 'Joshua' Gamradt serves as the Senior Director of Rugged DevOps and Enterprise DevOps Ambassador at Alight Solutions in Tennessee, United States. In this role, he is responsible for enhancing DevOps efficiencies and promoting Rugged DevOps practices across the organization.
Previous Roles at UnitedHealth Group
Gamradt held several positions at UnitedHealth Group, demonstrating a progression of responsibilities over nearly seven years. From 2022 to 2023, he was the Principal Site Reliability Engineer and Rugged DevOps Ambassador. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Rugged DevOps and Security Business Intelligence & Analytics from 2020 to 2022 in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. From 2016 to 2020, he worked as a Security Architect in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, and from 2015 to 2016, he was a Senior Business Analysis Consultant in Golden Valley, MN.
Career at Target
Before his tenure at UnitedHealth Group, Gamradt spent several years at Target, holding various positions. He served as a Senior Business Analyst in Enterprise Data Management and Architecture from 2014 to 2015 in Brooklyn Park, MN. From 2008 to 2014, he was the Manager of Data Management and Reporting in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Additionally, he functioned as a Business Analyst in ITSM Configuration Management and IT Operations Professional Services, and as an Associate Business Analyst in Installation Services.
Educational Background
Gamradt completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Information Systems and Business Administration at Winona State University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in business analysis, security, and DevOps.
Specialized Expertise
Gamradt has a robust expertise in integrating security within Agile and DevOps frameworks at an enterprise level. He has led the implementation of gamified security training programs to improve security awareness and employee engagement. Gamradt is experienced in leading Enterprise Security product evaluations, especially in Cloud, DevOps, and Continuous Integration/Deployment projects. He has also coached individuals through Green Belt Certification as part of 6Sigma process improvement projects.