Joseph Creager
About Joseph Creager
Joseph Creager is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with expertise in backend systems development using Kubernetes and Clojure. He has a background in software engineering and project coordination, having worked for various companies including Submittable, AEC Inc, and Ubiquiti Networks.
Work at Submittable
Joseph Creager currently holds the position of Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Submittable, a role he has occupied since 2022. His responsibilities include ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's systems. He utilizes his expertise in backend systems development, particularly with Kubernetes and Clojure, to enhance operational efficiency. His work contributes to the overall stability and scalability of Submittable's infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Creager earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Washington State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. His educational background complements his technical skills, which include specialization in backend systems development using Kubernetes and Clojure. Additionally, he has expertise in AWS services, including IoT, EC2, and Lambda, which supports his work in site reliability engineering.
Professional Background
Joseph Creager has a diverse professional background in software engineering and site reliability. He began his career as a Project Coordinator at AEC Inc from 2012 to 2015. Following this, he worked as a Software Engineer at Complí for four years, from 2015 to 2019, before transitioning to Ubiquiti Networks for a six-month tenure in 2019. He then served as a Senior Software Engineer at Future State Consulting for seven months in 2020, and as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Big Zeta from 2020 to 2022.
Technical Skills
In his current role and previous positions, Joseph Creager has developed a strong skill set in various programming languages and technologies. He specializes in backend systems development using Kubernetes and Clojure, while also working with Java and Node.js. His technical expertise is further enhanced by his experience with AWS services, which are integral to modern cloud-based applications.