Clayton T. Black
Principal System Engineer - Team Lead @Fanatics
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WORK HISTORY
Principal System Engineer - Team Lead @Fanatics
EDUCATION
Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus
AS, General Studies
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
ABOUT CLAYTON T. BLACK
I am a Principal Systems Engineer and Team Lead with over a decade in IT, specializing in building reliable, automated systems. I enjoy transforming chaos into efficiency by automating tedious tasks, empowering junior engineers to achieve senior-level results while freeing up time for innovation.I am passionate about mentoring and coaching others while maintaining a mindset focused on continuous growth and curiosity. The tech industry evolves rapidly, so it\'s essential to improve every day. It\'s not just about technology; it\'s about fostering a culture of growth where everyone can progress together. Success starts with people coming together for a common goal.At Fanatics, I had the privilege of leading an incredible team of engineers, where we successfully unified patching frameworks to achieve an impressive 99% efficacy across both Windows and Linux environments. We took on the challenge of automating the renewal of over PKI certificates, all while meeting demanding deadlines. I also introduced automation for server provisioning and de-provisioning, and improved Kubernetes systems for better uptime and faster deployments. I\'m excited about embracing new challenges that will foster my growth as an engineer and allow me to mentor others along the way!As an aspiring IT Engineering Manager, I am eager to apply my blend of technical skills and leadership to new challenges in DevOps, infrastructure, and management roles. Let\'s connect if you\'re facing automation challenges, building high-performing teams, or would like to discuss the latest technology trends! I am open to new opportunities and collaborations.Core Skills: DevOps | Kubernetes | Ansible | Python | Automation | Mentoring | Cloud Infrastructure | MariaDB | Rancher | Linux | Windows Server | PKI | Security Compliance | Bash | Powershell | IT Project Management | Network Security | JavaScript
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