Dan Tonkin has over 15 years of work experience in various roles related to software development, DevOps, and IT infrastructure.
Dan'smost recent position is as a Principal Platform Engineer at HealthEquity since 2021.
Prior to that, they were a Tech Platform Lead (DevOps) at Further, leading the migration and refactoring of on-premises capabilities into the AWS cloud. Dan worked at Further from 2018 to 2021.
Before Further, they worked as a Senior Software/DevOps Engineer at Brooksource from 2018 to 2019, and at ACS Group as a Senior Software/DevOps Engineer, where they contributed to cloud-enabling client systems from 2018 to 2018.
Dan also has extensive experience from their tenure at BAE Systems, Inc., where they held multiple roles. As a Principal Technical Analyst from 2015 to 2018, they initiated and led a DevOps transformation process and implemented automated dashboarding for improved service quality. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Technical Analyst, Lead Technical Analyst, Technical Analyst, and Associate Information System Analyst, each with different responsibilities ranging from supervising teams to designing and optimizing technical solutions.
Earlier in their career, Dan worked as a Network Specialist at Metro Urology, where they administered IT systems and infrastructure for several clinics.
Overall, Dan Tonkin has a diverse background in software development, DevOps, and IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud technologies and process improvements.
Dan Tonkin has an MBA in International Business and Strategy from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Dan also holds a BAS in Information Technology Infrastructure from the University of Minnesota. Additionally, they completed an Executive Development Programme in the BAE Systems Global Early Careers Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Dan has several additional certifications including Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals certification, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, ICAgile Certified Professional - Foundations of DevOps, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and ITIL V3 Foundations.
November, 2021 - present