Jacob Kiley
About Jacob Kiley
Jacob Kiley is a Production Engineer at WP Engine in Spearfish, South Dakota, with a background in Mass Communications and over a decade of experience in video production, multimedia design, and web development.
Current Role at WP Engine
Jacob Kiley serves as a Production Engineer at WP Engine in Spearfish, South Dakota. Since January 1, 2021, he has been ensuring the reliability of the Flywheel dashboard, focusing on platform reliability for customer sites. His role involves critical responsibilities in maintaining and enhancing the performance and reliability of the company's hosting platforms.
Experience at Flywheel
Jacob Kiley worked as a Junior Site Reliability Engineer at Flywheel from 2018 to 2021, based in Spearfish, SD. During his three-year tenure at Flywheel, he was instrumental in the reliability of the Flywheel dashboard, providing a consistent and reliable platform experience for customers. His experience at Flywheel helped shape his skills in site reliability and platform management.
Leadership at iNK Barrel Video Networks
At iNK Barrel Video Networks, Jacob Kiley held the title of Lead Developer / Product Development Manager from 2008 to 2012. Over his four-year tenure, he was responsible for leading product development initiatives and managing a team of developers. His role underscored his capabilities in leadership and technical development within a video networks context.
Background in Web Development and Operations Management
Jacob Kiley has extensive experience in web development and operations management, highlighted by his 11-year tenure at Western Sky Media from 2007 to 2018. Here, he served in various roles including Operations Manager, Web Developer, and Video Producer. His comprehensive involvement spanned multiple aspects of the business, from web development to overseeing operational functions.
Education in Mass Communications and Communication Arts
Jacob Kiley studied at Black Hills State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Communication Arts. His academic background provided a strong foundation in various forms of communication, which has been beneficial throughout his career in multimedia design, video production, and web development.