Kyle Simmons

About Kyle Simmons

At the forefront of Usio, Inc. as the Platform Engineering Manager, I have been instrumental in establishing a robust cybersecurity framework, improving system integrity, and maintaining near-flawless uptime. Our team\'s collaboration with senior leadership resulted in strategic roadmaps that not only streamlined operations but also realized significant cost reductions, saving the company over $180K annually and generating over $2M annually.My previous tenure as Site Reliability & Developer Experience Engineer is marked by enhancing web application performance and pioneering site reliability initiatives that boosted security and system performance. By optimizing cloud infrastructure and refining API integration processes, we successfully shortened partner onboarding times by 40%, showcasing my commitment to operational excellence and my ability to drive impactful business outcomes.

Experience

1. Platform Engineering Manager

   Usio, Inc

   Mar 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   After being promoted to Platform Engineering Manager, I took on the responsibility of building and managing the Network Security Department, developing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework that mitigated risks and ensured platform integrity. I led efforts to implement real-time monitoring tools, introduced proactive security measures, and achieved nearly perfect uptime.I worked closely with the VP of Engineering and senior leadership to develop and execute quarterly roadmaps while leading a team of engineers to streamline operations and improve project workflows. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in creating cost-saving initiatives that enhanced efficiency and saved over $180K annually through optimized processes and tools.

Education

• Homeschool

  High school diploma, Computer Systems Networking and Engineering and Auto Tech

  1998 — 2009