Wade Jenkins

Wade Jenkins is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in system reliability, support engineering, and cybersecurity. Currently serving as a Senior Support Engineer at GitLab since April 2022, Wade previously held positions such as Site Reliability Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and IT Administrator II at the University of Tennessee. Key responsibilities included managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, operational planning, and ensuring system integrity and availability. Wade's background also includes experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a Student System Administrator at the University of Tennessee. In addition to technology roles, Wade contributed as a Drummer and Conductor for River and Rail Theater Co. productions. Wade's educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Percussion Performance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.