Jimmy Hicks
About Jimmy Hicks
Jimmy Hicks is a Cloud DevOps Engineer with a strong background in aerospace engineering, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Auburn University. He has significant experience in software development processes, particularly in configuring CI/CD pipelines and modernizing development environments for aerospace projects.
Current Role at WorkForce Software
Jimmy Hicks serves as a Cloud DevOps Engineer at WorkForce Software, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he focuses on optimizing cloud operations and enhancing the efficiency of development processes.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Prior to his current role, Jimmy Hicks worked at Intuitive Machines as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2015 to 2021. During his tenure, he configured CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for the NOVA-C software development team, which included performing compilation checks, unit and regression tests, and static analysis.
Aerospace Engineering Background
Jimmy Hicks has a solid foundation in Aerospace Engineering, having earned a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (BAE) from Auburn University from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from 2010 to 2012 at the same institution.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his previous roles, Jimmy Hicks managed the development, build, test, and deployment environments for the NOVA-C software development team using various tools, including Hyper-V, Puppet, Ansible, and Docker. He played a key role in modernizing the software development process for the NOVA-C lunar lander program by containerizing legacy code and integrating modern tools.
Early Career in Aerospace Engineering
Before his work at Intuitive Machines, Jimmy Hicks gained experience as an Aerospace Engineer at Emergent Space Technologies, Inc. from 2012 to 2013 and at Bihrle Applied Research from 2013 to 2015. His roles involved contributing to various aerospace projects and enhancing engineering processes.