Hi, my name is

Pete.

I [build|fix|tweak|hack] things

A thoughtful leader and passionate engineer. I work to make use of modern technologies to build environments that are secure, scalable, fault tolerant, and observable.

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About Me

I am a manager and engineer with a passion for building strong teams with a focus towards problem solving and building collaborative relationships. I have a background in building global and remote teams, computer and electrical engineering, and I have a strong interest in making and maker culture. I am currently in Minneapolis, MN. Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • Python
  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • PowerShell
  • Cura
  • DataDog
  • Hugo
  • Github

Experience

Thomson Reuters - Production Support Manager
2016 - 2021

Led a high performing team of engineers responsible for global 24x7 operations powering over $1B in revenue.

  • Served as the primary escalation point for customers and partners.
  • Responsible for tracking and execution of all team projects and tasks.
  • Built strong and trusted relationships between teams and business partners. Bridged gaps in knowledge, experience, and cultures to drive success.
Thomson Reuters - Site Reliability Engineering Manager
2017 - 2019

Led a team of SREs responsible for support of 70 applications spanning multiple AWS regions and company-owned datacenters.

  • Worked closely with managers across the business to coordinate work, standardize release procedures, and adhere to ITIL best practices and guidelines.
  • Analyzed performance metrics. Delivered regular reports to senior leadership.
Thomson Reuters - Team Lead
2013 - 2016

Provided day-to-day leadership to the Application Support team, including the coordination of staffing and support levels.

  • Oversaw the transition of the team from the Data Center Operations SBU into Tax & Accounting.
  • Established team goals, completed regular performance reviews, and addressed performance concerns.
  • Interviewed and hired staff in multiple global locations.
Thomson Reuters - Senior Systems Engineer
2006 - 2013
  • Drove improvements through the ITIL process to align support services with the current and future needs of the business and customers.
  • Coordinated the implementation of application monitoring, created support documentation, and provided training on new products and procedures for developers and peers.
  • Provided 24x7x365 support of strategic web-based applications using IIS, Tomcat, WebSphere, and iPlanet running on multiple versions of Windows and UNIX/Linux platforms involving over 75 hosted applications extending over 1000 in house servers and 100,000 customers.

Education

Master of Business Administration
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Projects

Project Euler
Python Mathematics Algorithms
Project Euler
Project Euler exists to encourage, challenge, and develop the skills and enjoyment of anyone with an interest in the fascinating world of mathematics.
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