Gary Graham

Gary Graham has extensive experience in IT infrastructure and operations, with a focus on cloud technologies and digital transformation. Gary is currently working as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Blue Sentry Cloud. Previously, they founded and served as CEO of Cloudwerk Consulting. Gary also worked as a Principal Engineer at The Nesra Group, where they designed and deployed modern cloud infrastructure for clients. Before that, they held roles as a Senior DevOps Engineer and Senior Manager of Information Technology at Plume Design, Inc. In these positions, they focused on improving infrastructure, increasing reliability, and supporting rapid growth. Gary has also worked as a Senior Manager of IT at Ontera, Director of IT at iXsystems, Senior Systems Administrator at Spireon, Inc., and Site Administrator at SITA. Their earlier experience includes roles as a Systems Administrator at Falken Tire Corporation and Assistant IT Manager at WolfeTech Development Corporation. Throughout their career, Gary has demonstrated a strong ability to build and optimize IT infrastructure to support business operations and overcome technical challenges.

Gary Graham began their education at DeVry University in 1999 but did not obtain a degree. Gary then attended Chaffey College from 2000 to 2005 and earned an Associates Degree in General Education. In 2005, they transferred to California State Polytechnic University-Pomona but did not complete a degree there. From 2006 to 2007, Gary attended the University of Phoenix, but it is unknown whether they obtained a degree or field of study during that time. Gary later attended Mt. Sierra College from 2007 to 2013 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology - Security.

In addition to their formal education, Gary has obtained several certifications. In 2008, they became a Microsoft Certified Professional and obtained the A+ certification from CompTIA. In 2009, they obtained the Network+ certification, also from CompTIA. In 2013, they obtained the VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization certification from VMware. Most recently, in 2019, they obtained a Technician License from the Federal Communications Commission.

Looking to the future, Gary plans to obtain an Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Associate certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2023.