Kyle Herrmann
About Kyle Herrmann
Kyle Herrmann is a Senior Kubernetes Engineer with extensive experience in migrating critical systems and databases to cloud platforms. He has a strong background in systems and cloud architecture, having worked in various roles across multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at York Solutions
Kyle Herrmann serves as a Senior Kubernetes Engineer at York Solutions, LLC, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the deployment and management of Kubernetes environments, ensuring efficient orchestration of containerized applications. His responsibilities include performing migrations of critical customer-facing systems with minimal downtime, particularly involving Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Herrmann earned a Bachelor's degree from Principia College, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He has developed expertise in Systems and Cloud Architecture over more than a decade, with a focus on designing big data systems for various applications, including marketing and business analytics. His technical skills encompass a range of platforms and technologies, including Kubernetes, MySQL, and CloudSQL.
Background
Kyle Herrmann has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to systems architecture and engineering. He began his career as a Systems Specialist at Macy's from 2002 to 2010, followed by a position as a Senior Systems Architect at the same company from 2010 to 2020. He then transitioned to Hip eCommerce, where he served as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2020 to 2022.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Kyle possesses a comprehensive skill set that includes network security, documentation, and technical proficiencies in Linux operating systems such as Redhat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu. He has implemented critical systems using various technologies, including Confluence, Jira, and multiple Kubernetes platforms like GKE, Openshift Origin, Rancher, and Cisco Container Platform.
Achievements in System Migrations
Throughout his career, Kyle Herrmann has successfully performed migrations of critical customer-facing systems, demonstrating his ability to manage complex transitions with minimal downtime. His expertise extends to migrating MySQL databases into CloudSQL, showcasing his proficiency in cloud database management and system integration.