Bob Barnes

Bob Barnes is a seasoned IT professional and musician with extensive experience in various technical roles. Currently serving as a Splunk DevOps Engineer at Securian Financial since September 2019, Bob previously held positions such as Site Reliability Engineer at Surescripts, SQL Server Database Programmer at Patterson Dental, and Systems Analyst at Minnesota Public Radio. Bob's background includes IT consulting, network administration, and database management across multiple organizations, showcasing expertise in Unix systems and enterprise-level database solutions. In parallel, Bob has a significant musical career as a Bandleader and Bandoneonist for the Hiawatha Tango Orchestra since 2012, along with a robust educational foundation in Computer Science and Music from Oberlin College and the University of Minnesota.