Fred Oettinger

Fred Oettinger is a highly experienced technology professional with a strong focus on big data and messaging systems. Currently serving as a Staff Engineer on the Messaging Team at Wayfair since November 2011, Fred plays a pivotal role in managing the Kafka Platform, mentoring a team of six engineers and overseeing significant infrastructure with over 80 clusters spread across multiple data centers. Fred's extensive background includes leadership positions in monitoring engineering and systems engineering, with a proven track record in designing large-scale systems, implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions, and optimizing corporate email systems. Fred's academic foundation in Information Technology, obtained from the Rochester Institute of Technology, complements a robust career marked by critical contributions to high-availability systems and engineering excellence.