Gareth Jenkins

Gareth Jenkins is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in Linux systems engineering and solutions architecture, currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Red Hat since January 2011, specializing in Partner Alliances and Managed Services. Previous roles include Senior Consultant and Linux Subject Matter Expert at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, where strategic leadership and development of migration processes for Linux servers were key responsibilities. Gareth's background features positions such as Senior Linux Systems Engineer at First Data Corporation and Fidelity Investments, where significant contributions to Linux deployment standards and engineering leadership led to substantial growth in Linux infrastructure. Additionally, Gareth co-founded the West Texas Linux User Group and has a strong educational foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from Hardin-Simmons University.