Percy Chan

DevOps Engineer

Boise, Idaho, United States27 yrs 8 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in software engineering and DevOps.
  • Expert in cloud architecture and CI/CD automation.
  • Proven track record in enterprise systems reliability.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Infrastructure expert with a focus on cloud and DevOps solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud And Platform ArchitectureDevops Automation And Ci/cdPerformance OptimizationEnterprise Systems ReliabilityCapacity Planning And Operational ScalabilityCross-functional Technical LeadershipSoftware Quality Assurance

Other Skills

Software DesignInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)Cloud ComputingCI/CDPlatform ReliabilityInstallShield ProfessionalInstallShieldAutomation DevelopmentDatabase Performance BenchmarkingNetwork File System (NFS)Domain Name System (DNS)Engineering ManagementTechnical PresentationsCode CoverageQA Automation

About

I’ve always enjoyed being the person teams rely on when systems are complex, environments are fragile, and the stakes are high. I’m at my best when I’m helping engineering teams work faster, more reliably, and with fewer surprises – whether that means architecting cloud platforms, automating workflows, or untangling problems that don’t have a clear owner. Over the past 20+ years, my career has evolved across software engineering, QA, DevOps, and enterprise infrastructure at Oracle. I’ve worked in large-scale enterprise environments and startup settings, leading modernization efforts, stabilizing platforms, and bridging the gap between architectural vision and day-to-day execution. While much of my work has focused on cloud infrastructure and DevOps, I bring a systems-level mindset shaped by years of hands-on engineering across the full software development lifecycle. I’ve led migrations from on-prem environments to hybrid cloud platforms, automated CI/CD pipelines, managed large Linux server fleets, and partnered closely with security, IT, and engineering teams to ensure platforms are reliable, secure, and ready for production. I enjoy straddling leadership and hands-on work – providing technical direction, mentoring others, and still staying close enough to the systems to understand what’s really happening under the hood. Core strengths include: ✅Cloud and platform architecture ✅DevOps automation and CI/CD ✅Enterprise systems reliability ✅Performance optimization ✅Security and compliance readiness ✅Capacity planning and operational scalability ✅Cross-functional technical leadership I’m motivated by environments where thoughtful engineering, reliability, and collaboration matter. I’m open to conversations around Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, and platform-focused leadership roles where I can continue building resilient systems and supporting strong engineering teams. Let’s connect.

Experience

27 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
9 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Oracle

3 roles

Principle Software Engineer | Oracle TimesTen Development

Promoted

Jul 2020Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Remote

  • In this role, I led the modernization and ongoing management of the Oracle TimesTen development platform, migrating it from legacy on-prem infrastructure to a hybrid cloud environment utilizing the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Docker Containers. I was responsible for global development infrastructure, CI/CD automation, platform reliability, and operational readiness across distributed engineering teams. My work focused on improving system stability, scalability, and security while supporting fast-moving Agile development workflows. I collaborated closely with DevOps, IT, and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities, manage dependencies, and ensure environments were production-ready for major releases.
Software DesignInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)Cloud and platform architectureDevOps automation and CI/CD

Senior Software Engineer | Oracle TimesTen Development

Promoted

Jun 2010Jun 2020 · 10 yrs · Remote

  • I focused on improving development efficiency, performance, and automation across enterprise engineering environments. I designed and built internal tools to streamline the SDLC, reduce build times, and improve release reliability. My work included database performance benchmarking, automation development in Python, Perl, PHP, and Shell script, and managing complex Oracle database and RAC environments across multiple operating systems. These efforts helped engineering teams move faster while maintaining platform stability and quality.
InstallShield ProfessionalInstallShieldPerformance optimizationDevOps automation and CI/CD

Software QA Engineer & IT System Administrator | Oracle TimesTen Development & Infrastructure

Jun 2006Jun 2010 · 4 yrs · Remote

  • I supported a rapidly growing engineering organization by managing infrastructure services, QA systems, and IT operations across Linux, Unix, and Windows environments. I handled capacity planning, disaster recovery design, backend automation, and lab operations, ensuring development teams had reliable systems to build and test against. I was frequently relied on to solve ambiguous technical problems and support cross-functional needs.
Network File System (NFS)Domain Name System (DNS)Enterprise systems reliabilityCapacity planning and operational scalability

Igolping, inc.

Engineering & Technology Director

Jan 2006Jan 2009 · 3 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

  • At this startup, I led end-to-end development of a virtual reality entertainment platform, overseeing both hardware and software lifecycles. I managed engineering budgets, led internal and outsourced development teams, and supported investor fundraising through technical and architecture presentations. I also conducted technical due diligence for acquisition opportunities and established development partnerships to expand product capabilities.

Timesten, inc.

2 roles

Software SQL QA Engineer | TimesTen Inc.

May 1999Jul 2005 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Code CoverageQA AutomationSoftware Quality Assurance

Network and Configuration Management

Jan 1999Jan 2005 · 6 yrs

System AdministrationInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)

Tandem computers

QA Engineer

Jan 1997Jan 1999 · 2 yrs

Test Automation

Silver creek computers

Network Administrator

Jan 1996Jan 1996 · 0 mo

Education

University of Idaho

Bachelor of Science - BS — Computer Science

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