Connor Burns
About Connor Burns
Connor Burns is a Site Reliability Engineer at ScienceLogic in Reston, Virginia, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from George Mason University and has experience in automating operational processes using various AWS technologies.
Current Role at ScienceLogic
Connor Burns serves as a Site Reliability Engineer at ScienceLogic, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing system reliability and performance. He is involved in identifying and automating the measurement of Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs). Additionally, he contributes to the documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Runbooks, and Procedures for the Site Reliability Team, ensuring that operational processes are well-defined and easily accessible.
Previous Experience at Chantilly National Golf and Country Club
Before joining ScienceLogic, Connor Burns worked at Chantilly National Golf and Country Club as a Bartender/Server from 2018 to 2020. This role provided him with experience in customer service and hospitality, where he developed skills in communication and teamwork while serving patrons in Centreville, Virginia.
Education and Academic Background
Connor Burns studied at Westfield High School, where he completed his secondary education. He furthered his studies at George Mason University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. His academic background provides a foundation for his technical skills and knowledge in the field of site reliability engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Connor Burns possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Site Reliability Engineer. He utilizes AWS native technologies, including AuroraDB and Redshift, along with serverless technologies such as Fargate, EKS, and ECS to automate operational processes. He develops automation using scripting tools like Python, AWS Lambda, and Groovy, and employs Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation to automate AWS infrastructure delivery.