Summary
Patrick D is a DevOps and platform engineer with eight years of hands-on experience automating cloud infrastructure, containerization, and deployment pipelines. After grounding himself in computer science and low-level programming through studies at UC Davis, Portland State, and Holberton School, he progressed from system administration roles into progressive engineering positions at Altimetrik and now Fox Corporation. He excels at bridging software development and infrastructure, shipping automation and cloud solutions that reduce toil and improve reliability. Based in Ashland, Oregon, Patrick combines a practical, peer-driven learning style with a curiosity for fundamentals—often favoring project-based, collaborative problem solving over traditional paths. He’s intentionally pursuing work that aligns technical skill, personal passion, and real-world impact as he looks for his professional "ikigai."
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Computer Science at University of California, Davis
Data Science, Data Science at General Assembly
Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Computer Science at Portland State University
Software Engineering, Software Engineering at Holberton School