Kristofer Huffman
About Kristofer Huffman
Kristofer Huffman is a Customer Reliability Engineer at Kong Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT support and infrastructure management, with a focus on PaaS environments and expertise in tools such as Active Directory and Vagrant.
Work at Kong
Kristofer Huffman has been employed at Kong Inc. as a Customer Reliability Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of customer-facing applications. His expertise in managing and supporting Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments is crucial to his responsibilities. Huffman's work involves collaborating with clients to address technical issues and optimize system performance.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Kong, Kristofer Huffman held various positions in the IT sector. He worked at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. as a Help Desk Analyst for four months in 2012. He also served as a RabbitMQ Subject Matter Expert and Developer at AT&T for three months in 2019. His tenure at CenturyLink Technology Solutions included roles as an AppFog Technical Support Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and as a Senior Cloud Engineer from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a RabbitMQ Consultant at AceMQ for three months in 2019 before moving to Kong.
Education and Expertise
Kristofer Huffman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Lindenwood University. His educational background supports his expertise in IT support and infrastructure management. He possesses strong skills in Active Directory, which enhances his capabilities in managing user accounts and permissions. Additionally, Huffman is proficient in Vagrant, a tool that aids in building and managing virtualized development environments.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Huffman has developed a robust skill set throughout his career, particularly in managing and supporting PaaS environments. His experience as a RabbitMQ Consultant and Developer has equipped him with specialized knowledge in messaging systems. His background in Active Directory and Vagrant further complements his technical abilities, allowing him to effectively support and manage complex IT infrastructures.