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Robert Oktawian Davis

New Haven,CT

Summary

Proven technical leader with over a decade of experience driving reliability, scalability, and performance across complex, cloud-native systems. Currently serving as a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at ServiceNow, I lead cross-functional initiatives that reduce incident impact, improve service availability, and eliminate operational toil through automation and infrastructure-as-code. My work has supported high-growth environments and mission-critical platforms serving millions of users.

Recognized for translating deep technical expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, and distributed systems into measurable business outcomes. I lead with a pragmatic, team-first mindset—mentoring engineers, shaping operational strategy, and advocating for sustainable engineering practices. Fluent in four languages and experienced across diverse tech stacks, I bridge global teams and technologies to deliver resilient, scalable solutions at enterprise scale.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

ServiceNow
Santa Clara, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Led reliability engineering initiatives on ServiceNow’s intelligent cloud platform, supporting over 8,100 enterprise customers, including 85% of Fortune 500.
  • Designed and deployed scalable SaaS solutions with Kubernetes and Docker, enhancing uptime and fault tolerance.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to rearchitect legacy infrastructure, reducing incidents and boosting system performance.
  • Implemented AI-driven automation to streamline workflows and enhance service availability.
  • Developed self-healing mechanisms for multi-tenant systems, ensuring optimal performance at scale.
  • Championed operational excellence by integrating CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure management.
  • Contributed to a resilient production environment through high-availability architecture and advanced alerting frameworks.
  • Delivered improvements in incident MTTR and system reliability using software, systems, and networking expertise.

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Away
New York, NY
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Established site reliability engineering team, transitioning from Heroku to GCP.
  • Designed and implemented tools for reliability, scalability, and performance of production systems.
  • Monitored production issues, collaborating with development teams to resolve challenges.
  • Developed automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code for cloud system management.
  • Collaborated with development teams to establish best practices for resilient application deployment.
  • Mentored junior site reliability engineers, guiding their professional growth and development.
  • Migrated over 400 repositories from Bitbucket to GitLab using automation, managing $20 million in revenue.
  • Increased availability of flagship product by 25% through automated failover and disaster recovery processes.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

MedAllies
Fishkill, NY
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed infrastructure as code with Terraform, Ansible, and GKE to enhance efficiency.
  • Led deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters, promoting modern infrastructure practices.
  • Migrated a $10 million business from VMWare to GCP, reducing operational costs.
  • Implemented GitOps culture to streamline unit tests and deployment processes.
  • Owned engineering processes, coordinating continuous delivery of hot-fixes and feature releases.
  • Participated in on-call rotation, designing processes that improved incident response effectiveness.
  • Leveraged expertise in GCP to assist engineering teams with planning and feature development.
  • Actively supported cross-functional teams to troubleshoot customer issues, ensuring effective communication.

Sr. Software Engineer

Clarus Commerce
Rocky Hill, CT
01.2021 - 05.2021

Developed software solutions by assessing information needs and adhering to software development lifecycle.

Evaluated operational feasibility, creating documentation, flowcharts, and diagrams to illustrate solutions.

Maintained knowledge of current development tools and techniques through ongoing professional education.

Mentored junior and mid-level engineers, enhancing skills through targeted coaching initiatives.

Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of business requirements, crafting tools to meet those needs.

Collaborated with team members to conceptualize new products while prioritizing user needs.

Conducted systems analysis, recommending policy and procedural changes to enhance operations.

Made swift decisions and took ownership of services and applications at scale.

Manager, DevOps

NuEnergen LLC.
White Plains, NY
07.2019 - 01.2021

Designed and implemented scalable, low-cost AWS solutions to enhance data flow for applications and APIs.

Established CI/CD frameworks, improving deployment efficiency and speed.

Developed serverless and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, modernizing infrastructure.

Provided IT support and managed networking infrastructure, including VPN, LAN, and firewalls.

Led a small team of outsourced developers to deliver high-quality applications.

Implemented SecOps and DevOps processes to boost team efficiency and effectiveness.

Created infrastructure as code using AWS CLI for streamlined application deployment.

Migrated from Bitbucket to GitHub while implementing GitHub Actions for automation.

Director, Software Engineering

InveniAI LLC
Guilford, CT
12.2016 - 07.2019

Managed relations between Department of Defense and pharmaceutical companies, establishing key partnerships.

Prototyped applications to drive innovation within development team.

Assisted remote team of 10 overseas developers in optimizing performance through Agile methodologies.

Interfaced with Product Managers and Engineers offshore and onshore to ensure project completion.

Provided coaching, mentoring, and technical vision, enhancing team member growth.

Designed AI/ML models utilizing distributed systems, facilitating advanced technology integration.

Led technical enterprise product teams with comprehensive inbound and outbound responsibilities.

Cultivated high engagement culture by building and managing cross-location teams.

Software Engineer

Prometheus Research
New Haven, CT
07.2015 - 07.2016

Developed full stack applications using Python, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, and React.

Collaborated with team to create distributed software utilizing version control systems.

Employed both OOP and functional programming paradigms in application development.

Created RESTful interfaces compliant with health data standards, particularly FHIR.

Wrote efficient, organized code while adhering to deadlines with minimal supervision.

Authored unit tests as part of rigorous code development process.

Communicated effectively across delivery team including analysts, developers, designers, and QA testers.

Tracked tasks, deliverables, and time accurately in enterprise management systems.

IT Engineer

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
09.2013 - 09.2015

Collaborated with IT manager to assess system needs and design computer hardware configurations.

Installed software and networking systems, resolving issues and implementing advanced security measures.

Trained staff on newly installed hardware and software, enhancing productivity and technical skills.

Maintained up-to-date security software and submitted monthly reports for IT manager review.

Provided troubleshooting assistance to students, staff, and faculty for various applications.

Successfully designed and installed hardware configurations tailored to business requirements.

Resolved hardware, software, and networking issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted IT operations.

Filed detailed monthly reports for IT manager, offering insights and strategic recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Mathematics

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Skills

  • Kubernetes & container orchestration
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Incident response & service availability
  • Automation frameworks (CI/CD, Terraform)
  • Monitoring & observability (Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)
  • API, App Development multi lingual (Python, C/C, JavaScript)
  • Team development and leadership
  • Linux systems & distributed architectures
  • Machine learning tools (PyTorch, TensorFlow, SageMaker)
  • SQL & relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • ultilingual: English, Polish, Spanish, Russian

Hobbies and Interests

  • Serial entrepreneur, I have experienced both success and failure in multiple ventures, learning valuable lessons about time management, leadership, and what it takes for a company to grow.
  • Software developer, I enjoy solving everyday problems by building automations and tools, constantly seeking ways to improve my efficiency and productivity.
  • Globetrotter, I have had the opportunity to visit over twenty countries and experience unique and diverse cultures around the world.
  • As a real estate investor and property manager, I am always looking for new opportunities to grow my portfolio and help others find their dream home.
  • Musician, teaching myself to play the acoustic and electric guitar. Currently, I own three different types of guitars and enjoy spending my weekends playing as a way to relax and unwind.
  • Marathon biker, I have competed in several local races and dedicate 3-4 days a week to biking, keeping fit and healthy.

References

References available upon request.

Certification

  • Real Estate License
  • Black Belt in ITF Taekwondo

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Russian
Professional

Affiliations

Won a law suit self-representing against Porsche Cars North America. Davis v. PCNA

Case #95191033

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

ServiceNow
12.2023 - Current

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Away
04.2022 - 12.2023

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

MedAllies
05.2021 - 03.2022

Sr. Software Engineer

Clarus Commerce
01.2021 - 05.2021

Manager, DevOps

NuEnergen LLC.
07.2019 - 01.2021

Director, Software Engineering

InveniAI LLC
12.2016 - 07.2019

Software Engineer

Prometheus Research
07.2015 - 07.2016

IT Engineer

Fairfield University
09.2013 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Mathematics

Fairfield University
Robert Oktawian Davis