Daniel Golka
About Daniel Golka
Daniel Golka is a DevOps Team Lead at Emplifi, with a decade of experience in DevOps engineering at Socialbakers. He has previously held roles as a Network Administrator at Charles University and a Senior Linux Administrator at SuperHosting.cz, all based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Work at Emplifi
Daniel Golka has served as the DevOps Team Lead at Emplifi since 2019. In this role, he prepares projects for new clients and actively participates in client meetings to ensure alignment with project goals. He organizes the routine operations of the Linux department and utilizes the KVM platform for virtual technologies. His responsibilities also include designing high availability clusters using pacemaker technology and managing configurations centrally with Puppet.
Previous Experience in DevOps and Network Administration
Before joining Emplifi, Daniel worked at Socialbakers as a DevOps Engineer for ten years, starting in 2014. His earlier experience includes a role as a Senior Linux Administrator at SuperHosting.cz from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Network Administrator at Charles University in Prague for ten months in 2008-2009. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in managing complex systems and client interactions.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Golka studied at Gymnázium Praha 4 from 2004 to 2009. His education laid the foundation for his career in technology and systems administration. Over the years, he has developed a strong skill set in DevOps practices, Linux system administration, and client project management.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Daniel Golka utilizes various technical skills to enhance operational efficiency. He designs high availability clusters using pacemaker technology and manages configurations centrally with Puppet. His work involves regular communication with clients to ensure that projects meet their requirements and expectations. He also organizes the routine operations of the Linux department, contributing to the overall functionality of the team.