Yohay (Nanneq) Horev
About Yohay (Nanneq) Horev
Yohay Horev is a Senior DevOps Engineer and SRE advocate, focused on simplifying deployments and minimizing downtime through process improvements. He has extensive experience in various roles within the IT sector, including positions at Learning Technologies Group plc and mySupermarket.
Current Role as Senior DevOps Engineer
Currently, Yohay Horev serves as a Senior DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) advocate at Learning Technologies Group plc. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization from Brighton, England. In this role, he focuses on simplifying deployments and minimizing downtime through process improvements and effective tool utilization. His responsibilities include leading workflow automation efforts and implementing best practices in SRE.
Previous Experience at Learning Technologies Group plc
Yohay Horev previously worked at Learning Technologies Group plc as a DevOps Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he was involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Before that, he served as a Senior System Administrator at the same company from 2017 to 2019. His experience in these roles contributed to his development in the field of DevOps.
Background in IT and DevOps
Yohay Horev has extensive experience in IT and DevOps, having worked at mySupermarket in various capacities. He was the Head of IT & DevOps from 2015 to 2017 and previously held the position of System Operations Manager from 2009 to 2015. He began his career at mySupermarket as a QA Specialist focusing on load testing from 2007 to 2009. This progression highlights his growth and expertise in managing IT operations and DevOps practices.
Education in Computer Science
Yohay Horev studied Computer Science at The Open University of Israel from 2012 to 2013. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career in technology and DevOps.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yohay Horev possesses strong technical skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing tools such as Terraform and Ansible. He specializes in the planning, management, implementation, and integration of DNS, CDN, and WAF systems. Additionally, he has experience with cloud platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud Platform, and aims to expand his expertise to Azure. His focus on optimization and automation is evident in his approach to DevOps practices.