Dan Johns
About Dan Johns
Dan Johns is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Teleport, specializing in networking and Kubernetes deployments. He has a diverse background in technology, having worked for companies such as Cerner Corporation, Amazon Web Services, and Cloudflare, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Central Michigan University.
Work at Teleport
Dan Johns currently serves as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Teleport, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for troubleshooting and conducting proof-of-value deployments for customers. His work involves handling networking and Kubernetes deployments, demonstrating his technical expertise in these areas. Additionally, he collaborates with various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, to provide effective solutions.
Previous Experience in Technology
Prior to his current role, Dan Johns accumulated extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at Cerner Corporation as a Systems Engineer for 10 months in 2014-2015. He then joined Rackspace, where he held two positions: Linux Administrator II from 2015 to 2017 and Enterprise Support Engineer from 2017 to 2018. Following his tenure at Rackspace, he served as a Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and as a Sr. Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Dan Johns earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Central Michigan University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also attended Schoolcraft College, focusing on Graphics Design from 2007 to 2009. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with expertise in managing databases such as MariaDB, Postgres, and MongoDB, as well as proficiency in both Linux and Windows server environments.
Internship and Early Career
Dan Johns began his career in technology as a Technology and IT Intern at Chippewa River District Library in 2013, where he worked for four months. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in various technology companies, allowing him to develop a diverse skill set in IT and solutions engineering.
Roles in Information Security
In addition to his engineering roles, Dan Johns also worked as an InfoSec Technical Lead at Fetch from 2021 to 2022. This position involved overseeing information security initiatives, further broadening his expertise in the technology sector and enhancing his understanding of security protocols and practices.