Ash Scarbrough
About Ash Scarbrough
Ash Scarbrough is a Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in cloud services and software development. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Amazon Web Services and Ivy Tech Community College, and has a diverse educational background in Computer Science, Theology, and Psychology.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Ash Scarbrough currently serves as a Senior Cloud Engineer at Sorenson Communications. In this role, he is responsible for enhancing cloud infrastructure and implementing solutions that improve operational efficiency. His expertise in cloud technologies contributes to the company's strategic initiatives in communication services.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Prior to his current position, Ash worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as an AWS Professional Services II - DevOps Consultant from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on cloud automation and integration, enhancing the functionality of AWS services. His work included reconfiguring existing AWS and Azure pipelines to improve the experience for engineers and developers.
Education and Academic Background
Ash Scarbrough holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Indiana University South Bend, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he earned a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Urbana Theological Seminary, studying from 2007 to 2010. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2004 to 2007.
Teaching Experience at Ivy Tech Community College
From 2019 to 2022, Ash served as an Adjunct Professor of Software Development at Ivy Tech Community College. In this role, he taught courses related to software development, sharing his knowledge and expertise with students in the field.
Contributions to Cloud Technology
Throughout his career, Ash has made significant contributions to cloud technology. He extended the capabilities of cloud platforms by expanding to new AWS regions and aligning AWS Service Control Policies. He also coordinated application discovery efforts to ensure alignment with cloud best practices and implemented automation solutions to streamline operations.