Evan Smelser is an accomplished Site Reliability Engineer, with a strong educational background in Computer Science. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) and an Associate of Science (AS) degree from Portland State University and Portland Community College, respectively, with exceptional GPAs. Evan previously worked as a DevOps Engineer and Software QA Engineer with Jama Software, gaining deep knowledge in software development, testing, and release engineering. He also worked as a Software DevOps and Development Intern with WebMD and Multnomah County, respectively, honing his skills in agile methodology, cloud infrastructure, and web development. Before pursuing his career in tech, Evan worked as a Lead Bartender and an Internet Sales Manager, showcasing his excellent leadership and customer service skills.

Currently, Evan is leveraging his technical expertise in Site Reliability Engineering to ensure Apex Clearing Corporation's trading and clearing platforms run smoothly and with high uptime. He is skilled at monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to provide a seamless experience for users.