Daniel Butts is a seasoned IT professional with 18 years of extensive experience, currently serving as the Lead DevOps Engineer at Cengage Group. In this pivotal role, Daniel has taken on the responsibility of overseeing a dedicated team of two, guiding them through the complexities...
Daniel Butts is a seasoned IT professional with 18 years of extensive experience, currently serving as the Lead DevOps Engineer at Cengage Group. In this pivotal role, Daniel has taken on the responsibility of overseeing a dedicated team of two, guiding them through the complexities of modern DevOps practices. His primary focus is on automating the deployment of applications both within the datacenter and across AWS environments, leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Daniel's expertise lies in a diverse array of technologies, including Terraform for infrastructure as code, Spacelift for continuous integration and deployment, and Octopus Deploy for orchestrating releases. He also utilizes AWS Systems Manager to streamline operational tasks and improve system management. His hands-on experience with VMware ESX and server management has equipped him with a robust understanding of virtualization and cloud infrastructure, which is critical in today’s hybrid IT landscape.
Key projects under Daniel's leadership include the implementation of automated deployment pipelines that significantly reduce time-to-market for new features and updates. His strategic approach to disaster recovery and system resilience ensures that Cengage Group maintains high availability and performance standards, even in the face of unexpected challenges. With a strong foundation in Group Policy, firewalls, and SQL, Daniel is adept at navigating the complexities of enterprise IT environments, making him an invaluable asset to his team and the organization as a whole. As he continues to drive innovation and efficiency at Cengage Group, Daniel remains committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within his team.
