Al S. is an experienced technology professional with a strong background in systems administration and cloud engineering. Currently serving as an Architect in Cloud Engineering at Zynga since November 2009, Al S. manages thousands of CentOS and Amazon Linux instances while focusing on cloud security and automation with Amazon AWS. Previously, Al S. worked as an AIX Systems Administrator at TEKsystems, overseeing UNIX system management for the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and as a Senior Systems Software Engineer at Health Net, performing duties on a large number of AIX, Solaris, and Linux systems. Al S.'s career began with a role at CSU, Sacramento, where system performance and development was key, and includes experience as a Technical Service Representative at Metro Supply Company. Al S. holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State University-Sacramento.