Joe Piacentini

Joe Piacentini is a seasoned IT professional with a primary focus on DevOps/Cloud, System Administration, and hardware expertise.

Having transitioned from a Sys Admin role, Joe now dedicates his skills and passion to Cloud technologies, particularly in AWS, Azure, OpenShift/Containers, and GCP where he holds certification.

His proficiency extends to tools like PowerShell, Python, Git, Jenkins, and Terraform, showcasing a versatile skill set in modern IT practices.

Joe's academic background includes studies in Computer Information Systems and Information Technology at DeVry, as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Science in History from the University of Toledo.

With a rich professional experience, Joe has held key roles such as DevOps Engineer Lead - Cloud Engineering at Progressive Insurance, and prior positions at Progressive Insurance covering Storage Engineering, Distributed Systems, and Infrastructure.

He has also contributed to Rackspace as an Infrastructure Engineer and DC Operation Technician, besides earlier roles at Walgreens Service Desk and Other World Computing.

As a dedicated learner and technology enthusiast, Joe continues to enhance his expertise and welcomes networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.