🍊 Kevin Crowley
About 🍊 Kevin Crowley
Kevin Crowley is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Travelport, where he has worked since 2020 in County Dublin, Ireland. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Software Development and Computer Networking from Cork Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in automation, system monitoring, and database management.
Work at Travelport
Kevin Crowley has served as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Travelport since 2020. Based in County Dublin, Ireland, he has focused on enhancing the company's infrastructure and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include developing automation tools and optimizing system monitoring. Crowley has played a significant role in various projects, including the migration of databases and the upgrade of messaging systems, which contribute to the overall performance and reliability of Travelport's services.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Crowley studied at Cork Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Software Development and Computer Networking from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science, which he applies in his current role. Crowley specializes in automation, system monitoring, and database management, showcasing his expertise in managing complex IT infrastructures.
Technical Contributions
In his role, Kevin Crowley has developed automation tools using Ansible and Terraform, significantly enhancing infrastructure building processes. He transitioned monitoring systems from Nagios to Datadog, which optimized system monitoring and alerting. Additionally, Crowley was involved in building a new Elasticsearch cluster, which improved search and analytics capabilities within the organization.
Operational Improvements
Kevin Crowley has actively contributed to operational improvements by participating in documentation and post-mortem processes. His involvement in these activities aims to enhance operational efficiency and ensure that lessons learned are integrated into future practices. He also played a key role in migrating MongoDB to Mongo Atlas, which improved database management within the organization.
Mentorship and Team Development
In addition to his technical responsibilities, Kevin Crowley mentors junior colleagues, contributing to their development and knowledge sharing within the team. His mentorship fosters a collaborative environment and supports the growth of less experienced team members. This commitment to team development is an integral part of his role at Travelport.