Brady Todhunter
About Brady Todhunter
Brady Todhunter serves as the DevOps/IT Manager at Anchore, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in information technology and security, with previous roles at Brivity and WildTangent, and has contributed to various open-source projects.
Work at Anchore
Brady Todhunter has been serving as the DevOps/IT Manager at Anchore since 2018. In this role, he has created and maintained the Anchore Engine open-source helm chart and Kubernetes operator. He has built and automated all internal CI/CD and release processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, he developed a multi-account AWS organization utilizing AWS SSO and Okta for authentication and authorization. Todhunter also established CloudFlare/Okta 'zero-trust' network access for internal Kubernetes cluster services, ensuring secure access to resources.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining Anchore, Brady Todhunter worked at Brivity as a DevOps Engineer from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Associate Systems Engineer at WildTangent from 2016 to 2017. At Brivity, he transitioned to a DevOps Consultant role from 2018 to 2020, where he designed and implemented internal testing environments using FluxCD, EKS, and Terraform/Terragrunt, adhering to the 'gitops' deployment methodology. His early career included a Computer Support Intern position at PACCAR in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Brady Todhunter earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology - Security from Western Governors University, studying from 2013 to 2015. He also holds an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Whatcom Community College, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in IT security and systems management, complementing his extensive practical experience in DevOps.
Contributions to CI/CD and Automation
At Anchore, Brady Todhunter has made significant contributions to CI/CD processes. He designed and built the local Anchore Engine scanning tool, known as inline-scan, which is used in all CI/CD integrations. He also developed CI/CD integrations for platforms such as GitHub Actions, CircleCI Orb, and Bitbucket Pipe. His work in automating internal processes has streamlined workflows and improved deployment practices across the organization.
Teaching Experience
Brady Todhunter served as an Adjunct Instructor at Whatcom Community College from 2014 to 2015. In this role, he contributed to the education of students in the field of computer information systems. His experience as an instructor complements his technical expertise, allowing him to share knowledge and skills with aspiring IT professionals.