Dave Crown

Background

About Dave Crown

I've been at the forefront of infrastructure innovation, transforming complex systems into streamlined, self-sustaining ecosystems. As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer and Interim Senior Manager at VMware, I lead a distributed team of 12 SREs, orchestrating cloud-scale operations with a relentless focus on automation and efficiency. My approach?"Solve once, scale infinitely." This mindset has driven me to convert multi-day processes into minute-long automated workflows, freeing teams to focus on groundbreaking advancements. Whether it's achieving 99.99% availability for global platforms or reducing deployment times from days to minutes, I thrive on challenges that push the boundaries of what's possible in infrastructure management. Key achievements include: • Spearheading the development of fully automated frameworks for managing Cisco ACI and compute deployment • Overhauling change processes to enhance quality and reduce errors • Designing problem management frameworks that objectively measure impact and improve incident resolution My expertise spans infrastructure automation, cloud architecture, network design, and site reliability engineering. I'm passionate about cultivating high-performing teams, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Beyond the world of tech, I'm an amateur astronomer and avid collector of concert tees. These interests fuel my lifelong curiosity, driving me to explore new and complex technologies in the data center. Let's connect if you're interested in discussing innovative approaches to infrastructure automation, site reliability engineering, or how to leverage technology to drive organizational success. I'm always eager to share insights and learn from fellow tech enthusiasts!