As a Principal Software Engineer at Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company, Dave York plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's technological landscape through his leadership of a dedicated DevOps team. With over 20 years of experience in IT, Dave's expertise spans...
As a Principal Software Engineer at Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company, Dave York plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's technological landscape through his leadership of a dedicated DevOps team. With over 20 years of experience in IT, Dave's expertise spans systems architecture, network administration, and automation, making him a vital asset in driving innovation and efficiency within the company. His current focus on implementing and supporting the primary system-of-record has positioned Midland Credit Management to leverage advanced technologies for improved operational performance.
One of Dave's key projects includes the engineering of a centralized Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline for Infrastructure-as-Code, which has significantly streamlined deployment processes across the IT organization. This initiative not only enhances consistency in deployments but also fosters a culture of collaboration and agility among engineering teams. Additionally, Dave orchestrated the transition to Terraform for provisioning AWS and on-premises resources, modernizing infrastructure deployment practices and ensuring that the organization remains competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Dave's proficiency in automation is further exemplified by his authorship of a diverse array of Ansible roles, which facilitate the upgrade and deployment of legacy application servers. His commitment to infrastructure automation and vulnerability management ensures that Midland Credit Management can maintain robust security protocols while optimizing resource utilization. With a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, data center management, and troubleshooting, Dave York continues to drive the company forward, harnessing his extensive skill set to navigate the complexities of modern IT environments.
