Shane R. Spencer
Problem solver specializing in Linux, Python, database, workflow solutions, and Internet/cloud technologies - Mentoring evangelist
- 11210 Bridger Pl, Anchorage, Alaska 99577
- 907-406-2591
- spencersr@gmail.com
The core philosophy I adhere to stems from a comprehensive architectural experience, meticulously cultivated from the ground up, embracing systems, backend and frontend software, networking, database, and security. My professional journey is reflective of this commitment to in-depth knowledge, offering a holistic understanding and mentorship to fulfill overarching product objectives.
Technology Development:
Edge Computing & Infrastructure: With a foundation in early ISPs and satellite services, my edge computing experience is vast, having driven initiatives like edge-level caching, site synchronization, and optimized traffic routes, predominantly on Linux-based systems.
Comprehensive Linux Engineering: Specializing in data centers, embedded solution design, and network appliance development, ensuring optimal and scalable systems performance.
Scalable and Efficient Design: Proficient in creating scalable designs in processing queues, process analysis, ingestion, and index management, facilitating smooth and efficient operations.
Database Development: Implementing precise database-specific software development practices to guarantee transactional integrity and atomicity, even in the context of working with eventually consistent data streams.
Advanced Cloud Architectures: Crafting innovative cloud architectures employing serverless functions, containers, scalable databases, and custom service integrations.
Hardware Management & IoT Device Development: Comprehensive low-level hardware management, solution design, and development of IoT devices, ensuring the seamless integration of technology at every level.
Full-stack Development: Front and backend development capabilities in customer portals, social media software, billing and invoicing systems demonstrate a well-rounded skill set in software development.
Platform Engineering, CI/CD & Large Scale Telemetry: A proponent of a holistic SDLC approach, I've specialized in CI/CD with an emphasis on code safety, secrets management, and secure artifact creation, leveraging tools like SaltStack, Jenkins, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Expertise in monitoring, and large-scale telemetry eventing and cataloging ensures a seamless and effective development lifecycle and robust data management.
Image & Video Processing: Proficient in image and video ingest, processing, publishing, and analysis pipelines, allowing for comprehensive multimedia management.
Community Contribution & Industry Experience:
A longstanding history with early ISPs and satellite services, advocating for optimized site-to-site solutions and caching mechanisms.
A staunch advocate and contributor to Free and Open Source software, actively promoting its growth and development, thereby enriching the technological community.
Multiple roles encompassing TechOps, DevOps, CodeOps, and NetOps demonstrate versatility and the ability to adapt to varied operational needs, often leading as a ‘BossOps.'
Entrepreneurial initiatives in developer experience, systems stability, and remote access reflect a proactive approach to industry developments and a passion for enhancing user and developer experiences.
Leadership & Mentoring:
I firmly believe in the power of learning through teaching and leading by example. It is crucial to make space for both, as they are the building blocks of progressive knowledge dissemination and collective growth within any team or organization. My commitment to these values is reflected in the mentoring and guidance provided to peers and subordinates to foster a collaborative and learning-centric environment.
This multifaceted experience, coupled with a steadfast commitment to technology development and community contribution, offers a balanced and enriched perspective, promoting the realization of product goals through knowledge sharing, innovative solutions, and industry-best practices. By synthesizing technological proficiency with a passion for community enrichment and leadership, I aim to drive forward both organizational and industry-wide progress.
Volunteer Efforts:
As a lead engineer at the Global Centré of Risk and Innovation (GCRI), I work alongside a team of dedicated volunteers to organize Nexus Hackathons. These hackathons, aligned with UN frameworks, focus on creating solutions that enhance quality of life, security, and provide civic responses to global challenges. My role extends beyond the GCRI, as I also host grassroots hackathons to support individuals pursuing career shifts or engaging in civic projects, emphasizing mentorship and community involvement in technology for social impact.
My foundational strength in software development lies within Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript. I've extensively utilized web development frameworks such as Flask, Django, and the modern FastAPI. Alongside this web expertise, I've ventured into desktop software development using frameworks like QT and GTK+ and delved into cross-platform solutions using React Native, Flutter, and Electron. This diverse background has also seen me gain experience in the evolving world of blockchain networks, specifically in automating market activities. Asynchronous development methodologies and modern web technologies are integral to my toolbox, allowing me to deliver robust solutions. While I am highly proficient in these areas, I also have a foundational understanding of languages like C, C++, Go, and Rust, ensuring versatility in my skill set.
Technologies: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Flask, Django, FastAPI, VueJS/NuxtJS, Angular, RiotJS, React, Python/Tornado, Python/AsyncIO, Redis, ZeroMQ, QT, GTK+, React Native, Flutter, Electron, Blockchain, C, C++, Go, Rust. Mumps and Intersystems ObjectScript
With a strong foundation in event bus and workflow solutions, my work emphasizes advanced event-driven architectures, incorporating AWS services and open-source platforms. This foundation extends to the realm of IoT and telemetry, where I adeptly handle the consumption and processing of substantial data volumes, a key aspect of real-time analytics and decision support systems. These skills are particularly valuable in managing high-volume workflows in complex SCM systems and enhancing software supply chain security. Integrating AWS SQS, EventBridge, and Kinesis/DynamoDB with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Celery, I contribute to creating scalable, efficient, and secure solutions applicable in software development, IoT, and telemetry.
Technologies: AWS SQS, EventBridge, Kinesis/DynamoDB, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Celery, SCM systems, software supply chain security, IoT telemetry consumption and processing.
Databases are the backbone of most applications, and I've had direct experience with platforms such as MongoDB, SnowflakeDB, and PostgreSQL. From high-speed indexing to sharding, my experience spans both the design and deployment phases. I'm passionate about leveraging the full capabilities of a database, often stating, "Code for the database, don’t database for the code."
Technologies: MongoDB, SnowflakeDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, PL/SQL, PL/Python, Foreign Data Wrappers, SQLAlchemy and other such ORMs. Intersystems Caché and IRIS for Health.
I bring a solid foundation in networking, with expertise in routing, high-availability, and custom network logic developed in Python. My familiarity with distributed computing tools allows me to design systems that are both robust and scalable. My hands-on experience with Linux distributions has further enriched my system engineering skills.
Technologies: Ceph, SaltStack, Debian/Ubuntu, Redhat/CentOS, Alpine, AMPQ/MQTT. AWS VPC, EC2, and Private VPN. AWS S3 and S3 Glacier.
Ensuring efficient system monitoring is critical, and with my involvement in OpenTelemetry, I've worked on integrating various metrics, logging, and trace events for platforms like DataDog and AWS X-Ray. My emphasis has always been on proactive monitoring, ensuring minimal data loss, and efficient payload handling.
Technologies: OpenTelemetry, DataDog, AWS X-Ray, CloudFront, CloudWatch, EventBridge, Kinesis.
I've engaged with a variety of cloud platforms, with a deep-rooted experience in AWS, managing services from Lambda to CloudFormation. My work extends to edge computing, emphasizing multi-site synchronization and the distribution of local network services.
Technologies: Digital Ocean, AWS, Microsoft Azure, RedHat OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless, CloudFlare.
Telecommunications form a significant part of my expertise, from deploying Asterisk configurations to designing distributed PBX systems. I've delved into the intricacies of Internet services, ensuring optimal communication across wired and wireless networks.
Technologies: Asterisk, SIP, DHCP/TFTP, Mesh Networks, Satellite Communication.
Geospatial systems have been an area of focus, especially with data management for large field surveys. I've utilized tools like Python and PostGIS to ensure the best in class geospatial solutions, with a special emphasis on load distribution based on models.
Technologies: Python, OGC GDAL/OGR, OSM, NASA/USGS, PostGIS, MongoDB.