Rory Kiefer serves as a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer for FanDuel, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the foundational infrastructure that supports the company’s dynamic and rapidly evolving services. With 17 years of industry experience, Rory embodies the essence of an "engineer's engineer,"...
Rory Kiefer serves as a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer for FanDuel, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the foundational infrastructure that supports the company’s dynamic and rapidly evolving services. With 17 years of industry experience, Rory embodies the essence of an "engineer's engineer," driven by a passion for the software lifecycle and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and mentorship. His current responsibilities involve navigating the complexities of organizational structure and history, which enables him to forge functional working relationships across teams. This collaborative approach is crucial as he leads initiatives that focus on researching large-scale solutions and developing technical strategies that align with the overarching goals of FanDuel and its parent company, Flutter.
Rory's expertise spans a diverse array of technologies and methodologies, making him a true polyglot in the field. His proficiency in AWS, MySQL, and Docker, combined with his experience in managing the data lifecycle and technical operations, positions him as a key contributor to the Core Infrastructure team. He is adept at utilizing tools such as JIRA for project management and the ELK Stack for monitoring and logging, ensuring that systems are not only robust but also scalable. Rory’s hands-on experience with load balancing through HAProxy and environment management via Vagrant further enhances his ability to implement effective solutions that drive operational excellence. As he continues to mentor emerging talent within the organization, Rory remains dedicated to his own growth as an engineer, embodying the spirit of innovation that is essential in today’s fast-paced tech landscape.
