Kevin 'Sully' Sullivan
About Kevin 'Sully' Sullivan
Kevin 'Sully' Sullivan serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Coterie Insurance, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in DevOps and engineering, with previous roles at AmerisourceBergen and Slalom Consulting, and a focus on cultural transformation and process automation.
Work at Coterie Insurance
Kevin Sullivan currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Coterie Insurance, a position he has held since 2023. His role is fully remote, allowing him to manage engineering operations effectively from any location. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Engineering at Coterie Insurance for five months and as a Staff DevOps Engineer for nine months. His experience at Coterie Insurance has allowed him to focus on cultural transformation within engineering teams, enhancing team dynamics and efficiency.
Previous Experience in Engineering and DevOps
Before joining Coterie Insurance, Sullivan worked at AmerisourceBergen as a Principal/DevOps Architect from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of DevOps Consultant at Slalom Consulting from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include working as a DevOps Engineer at Nerium International for ten months in 2016 and as a Network Administrator at Improving Enterprises from 2012 to 2016. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in engineering and DevOps practices.
Military Background
Sullivan served in the US Navy as a Master-At-Arms from 2004 to 2008 in the Greater San Diego Area. This experience provided him with a foundation in discipline and leadership, which he has carried into his engineering career.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Sullivan studied Computer Science at Copper Mountain Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2008 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and technology, particularly in cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
Sullivan adopts a 'Kaizen' approach to software delivery, emphasizing continuous improvement in engineering processes. He is actively involved in process automation to streamline engineering workflows and improve productivity, showcasing his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency within teams.