Jesse Washburn
About Jesse Washburn
Jesse Washburn is a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer at Spotnana, where he focuses on customer security assessments. He has a diverse background in security engineering and DevOps, with previous roles at Appen and Hive Mind Internet Cooperative.
Work at Spotnana
Jesse Washburn has been employed at Spotnana as a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the technical execution of customer security assessments. His work is conducted remotely from Palo Alto, California, where he contributes to the company's objectives in the DevOps domain.
Previous Experience at Appen
Before joining Spotnana, Jesse Washburn worked at Appen for three years, from 2020 to 2023, as a Principal Security Engineer. His tenure at Appen also included roles such as Principal Security Operations Engineer at Figure Eight, which was acquired by Appen, from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he held various DevOps positions at Appen, including Senior DevOps Engineer and Lead DevOps Engineer, from 2014 to 2019.
Background in Developer Operations
Jesse Washburn has a background in developer operations, having served as the Head of Developer Operations at Hive Mind Internet Cooperative from 2015 to 2018. His experience includes overseeing operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of development processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Washburn studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at North Central Michigan College from 2000 to 2002. He possesses deep expertise in the creation, maintenance, and audit of secure infrastructure and code. His skills extend to audit coordination and evidence management for compliance standards, as well as engaging in contract review and data privacy impact assessments.
Career Progression
Jesse Washburn's career began at CityMac, where he worked as an OS X System Administrator, Network and Security Administrator, and Developer from 2009 to 2013. He also held an associate position at Schmuckal Oil Company from 2007 to 2009. His extensive experience in various roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of security and compliance in technology.