About Me

DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation, cloud infrastructure, and building scalable solutions

I’m Jakob Essig, a DevOps Engineer currently based in Greenville, South Carolina. Originally from Colorado, I’ve always been fascinated by technology and its potential to transform industries. Growing up, I was drawn to problem-solving and building things, which eventually led me to pursue a career in tech. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible companies and learning from talented professionals, all of which has shaped the engineer I am today.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, and taking on new challenges. I believe that the skills and mindset I’ve developed in my personal life have a direct impact on my professional growth. Whether it’s through outdoor adventures or tackling complex technical problems, I’m always looking for ways to push my limits and expand my horizons.

Education

Professional Experience

DevOps Engineer

Internet Truckstop – Remote (Boise, Idaho) (2021 to Present)

Spearheading cloud infrastructure automation and optimization for large-scale applications.

Developed infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Managed containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD.

DevSecOps Engineer

Lockheed Martin – Littleton, Colorado (2021)

Implemented secure and automated CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools.

Collaborated with security teams to integrate security best practices

Enhanced cloud infrastructure management, ensuring scalable and secure deployments.

Software Engineer

Raytheon Technologies – Aurora, Colorado (2018 to 2021)

Developed and maintained mission-critical software systems for defense applications.

Worked with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.

Ensured system reliability and performance by conducting rigorous testing and debugging.