Hello, my name is

Jesse Almanrode.

A passionate and professional leader with an extensive Dev/Ops background.

Resume

About Me

I’m a leader with a knack for automation and Dev/Ops. As a Dev/Ops engineer, I can connect with engineers and development teams. I’m great at managing time and resources, and I love leading a “go to” team. I enjoy designing and developing new technologies, processes, and procedures, and then implementing them for the business. I thrive on creativity when solving problems, and I thrive in an environment that encourages my enthusiasm for new ideas.

When I’m not working, I’m an amateur photographer who specializes in headshots and landscapes. You can check out my portfolio at 500px. If you’re in the Denver, Colorado area and want me to do your next headshot, let me know!

Oh, did I mention I also own a Jeep? Check out Stormborn at Revkit!

Here are a few technologies I've worked with:
  • Python
  • Flask
  • MongoDB
  • RedHat/CentOS Linux
  • Infoblox DDI
  • Git (Including Git Flow)
  • SCRUM/Kanban Agile Methodologies
  • OS X Technologies
  • Splunk/ELK and Grafana
  • Video Technologies (e.g. MPEGDASH, HLS)

Experience

Sr. Manager: Software Dev/Eng - Comcast
May 2022 - present
As a Sr. Manager at Comcast, I’ve managed teams across different fields like Software Engineering, Dev/Ops, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Platform Engineering under the umbrella of the Video IP Engineering and Research (VIPER) Organization.
Manager: Software Dev/Eng
May 2018 - May 2022
I led the IP Linear Video Operations and Alternate Content Teams, managing over 30,000 IP Video channels and Dynamic Ad Insertion and Sports Blackouts across partners in the United States and Canada.
Sr. Dev/Ops Engineer - Apex Systems
Sep 2015 - May 2018
I was the technical lead for the IP Linear Video Operations Team contracted to Comcast. I helped the team support different areas, like transcoding, packaging, and distributing IP linear video.
Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Level 3
Mar 2015 - Sept 2015
I was a lead software engineer reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure. I developed and maintained multiple REST APIs, integrating with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and managing our internal DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) infrastructure.
Sr. Unix Administrator
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
As a functional lead developer on the UNIX team, the focus was on updating older bash-based automated processes to Python. This involved writing custom modules for parallel shell commands and developing Python-based web applications and APIs using Flask and MongoDB.
Unix Administrator
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
Led software development, automated RedHat VM installation and configuration, and implemented version control and agile development cycle.
Sr. Systems Specialist - Cabelas
Oct 2002 - Dec 2011
I started as an intern and worked my way up to Mac OS Desktop, Mac OS Server Support, and the Linux Server Administration team.

Education

2004 - 2007
Associate of Arts: Information Technology: Computer Programming
Western Nebraska Community College
GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0

Accomplishments:

  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Member of both Dean’s and President’s Lists (differnet semesters)

Extracurricular Activities:

  • Student Tutor in: Biology 101, JavaScript, and C++
2004
High School
Shema Accademy of Home Learning
GPA: 4.0 out of 4.0

Projects

SSHreader
Python OpenSource
SSHreader
A Python module for multi-threading ssh connections.
Homepage
iblox
Python Infoblox OpenSource
iblox
A Python module for interacting with Infoblox API.
Homepage
PickleJar
Python OpenSource
PickleJar
A Python module for managing multiple pickled objects in a single file.
Homepage
Lazy Hippo
Python OpenSource FFmpeg
Lazy Hippo
A Python CLI for performing simple video edits via FFmpeg

Certifications

Network+ Certification
2007
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator
2007 - 2011
RedHat Certified Systems Administrator
RedHat Versions 6-7
RedHat Certified Engineer
RedHat Versions 6-7