Bj Black
About Bj Black
Bj Black is a Platform Engineering Lead at Eagle Eye Networks, with a background in Linux system administration and platform engineering. He has over two decades of experience in the tech industry, having held various roles at companies such as Sun Microsystems, Barracuda Networks, and Sustaining.Biz.
Current Role at Eagle Eye Networks
Bj Black serves as the Platform Engineering Lead at Eagle Eye Networks, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing platform engineering initiatives and contributing to the development of innovative solutions within the company. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he focuses on enhancing the company's platform capabilities.
Previous Experience in Platform Engineering
Before joining Eagle Eye Networks, Bj Black held several significant positions in platform engineering. He worked as the Director of Platform Engineering and Content Delivery at Barracuda Networks from 2008 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the Founder of Sustaining.Biz from 2016 to 2017. His career began as a Linux Sysadmin at Sun Microsystems from 2002 to 2006 and at Taos from 1999 to 2001.
Educational Background
Bj Black has a solid educational foundation in computer science and business administration. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from San Jose State University, studying from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from West Valley College from 2010 to 2012. He also studied Engineering at Asia-Pacific International University, achieving an Associate's Degree from 2001 to 2005.
Contributions to IoT Security and Software Sustainability
Bj Black is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at enhancing Internet of Things (IoT) security and promoting software sustainability within the technology industry. His efforts focus on addressing key challenges in these areas, reflecting his commitment to improving the overall security and sustainability of technology solutions.
Project Architect Role for PINC
In addition to his role at Eagle Eye Networks, Bj Black serves as a Project Architect for PINC. In this capacity, he focuses on platform engineering and architecture, contributing his expertise to the development of robust engineering solutions.