A.J. Reese
About A.J. Reese
A.J. Reese is a Senior Technical Architect at the U.S. Geological Survey, with a background in IT engineering and cloud systems administration. He has over two decades of experience in various technical roles, including positions at the University of Maryland and NASA.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
A.J. Reese has been serving as a Senior Technical Architect at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2021. In this role, Reese focuses on providing security guidance for AWS accounts, particularly for the Landsat satellite mission. Additionally, Reese develops and deploys Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for customer accounts within the USGS EROS Cloud Platform. This position emphasizes the importance of cloud security and efficient infrastructure management in supporting the agency's mission.
Previous Experience at NASA
Before joining USGS, A.J. Reese worked at NASA as a Senior IT Systems Administrator specializing in Cloud Systems DevOps from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure in Greenbelt, Maryland, Reese contributed to the management and optimization of cloud systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability within the agency's IT infrastructure.
Career at University of Maryland
A.J. Reese spent 21 years at the University of Maryland, where he held the position of IT Senior Engineer in the Library from 1998 to 2019. This long-term role involved overseeing IT operations, ensuring the effective management of library systems, and supporting the technological needs of the academic community.
Educational Background
A.J. Reese holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland. Additionally, Reese has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from the same institution. Reese also studied at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, where he achieved diplomas in both Modern Standard Arabic and the Jordanian/Syrian Dialect of Arabic, demonstrating a diverse educational background.
Experience in Government Agencies
A.J. Reese has worked in various capacities within U.S. government agencies. From 2015 to 2017, Reese served as a DevOps professional at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This role involved implementing DevOps practices to enhance the efficiency and security of IT operations within the agency.