Curtis Yanko

Curtis Yanko has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Curtis started their career in the US Navy as a Sonarman and later became a Hardware/Software Specialist, responsible for organizing and maintaining Automated Information Systems. After leaving the Navy, Curtis worked at Gerber Scientific Products as an Applications Programmer, where they established software configuration management tools and automated build systems. Curtis also provided technical support for hardware and software integration issues.

Curtis then joined Uniprise Technologies as a Senior IT Systems Analyst, where they improved the development process by implementing software configuration management practices. Curtis later moved to UnitedHealth Group as an IS Architect, leading a team to create a scalable build management system and continuous integration services.

In 2011, Curtis joined Cigna as an Architectural Manager, overseeing the implementation of source code management, continuous integration systems, and deployment automation tools. Curtis also played a key role in driving agile transformation within the organization.

At Sonatype, Curtis held various roles, including Senior Principal Solution Architect and DevOps Coach. Curtis focused on enabling customers' Agile and DevOps initiatives and expanding Sonatype's presence in strategic accounts and partner programs. Curtis also contributed to the company's growth through technical alliances and strategic integrations.

Most recently, Curtis worked at ShiftLeft, Inc. as a Senior Solutions Architect, assisting with solution design and architecture. Currently, they are a Principal Solutions Architect at GrammaTech.

Overall, Curtis Yanko has a wealth of experience in solution architecture, DevOps practices, agile transformation, and software configuration management.

Curtis Yanko's education history includes the following:

In 1982, Curtis Yanko attended Kansas State University for a brief period, although the degree and field of study are unknown.

In 2004, Curtis Yanko obtained an IBM Certification in System Administrator WebSphere Application Server V5.0.

In 2005, Curtis Yanko attended The George Washington University for IT Project Management, but the degree name is unspecified.

In addition to their formal education, Curtis Yanko obtained a certification in Java API from Kontra Application Security Training in April 2021.