Rob Pickerill is a Senior Principal Engineer at Disney Streaming, where he leverages his 18 years of industry experience to drive transformative initiatives in Reliability Engineering. His current role is pivotal in enhancing the robustness and scalability of the Disney+ global platform, ensuring that millions...
Rob Pickerill is a Senior Principal Engineer at Disney Streaming, where he leverages his 18 years of industry experience to drive transformative initiatives in Reliability Engineering. His current role is pivotal in enhancing the robustness and scalability of the Disney+ global platform, ensuring that millions of users enjoy seamless streaming experiences. Rob's expertise in software development and architecture, coupled with his leadership skills, positions him as a key player in the organization’s mission to deliver high-quality, reliable services.
At Disney Streaming, Rob spearheads a cross-cutting project aimed at fortifying the platform's reliability, focusing on proactive measures that anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions. His deep knowledge of Rust programming, Linux system administration, and cloud technologies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) allows him to implement innovative solutions that enhance system performance and resilience. Moreover, Rob's commitment to test automation and system monitoring ensures that the engineering teams can swiftly identify and resolve issues, thereby maintaining the platform's integrity.
As a revered mentor and technical advisor, Rob empowers his team members to excel in their roles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. His leadership not only drives the exponential growth of the Reliability Engineering organization but also cultivates an environment where high-performing teams can thrive. By integrating best practices in IT project and program management, load balancing, and security protocols such as IPSec, Rob is instrumental in shaping the future of streaming technology at Disney, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the industry.
