Stephen Julia is a Program Manager - Site Reliability Engineering at Veeam Software. He possess expertise in red hat linux, linux, servers, system administration, unix and 35 more skills. He is proficient in Spanish. Colleagues describe him as "I have had the privilege of working closely with Stephen for about 4 years at Builders FirstSource, where he served as the UNIX Team Manager. During this time, I was impressed by his technical expertise, leadership skills, and unwavering commitment to excellence. As an IT Manager, Stephen demonstrated exceptional ability in overseeing complex IT systems and leading diverse teams. Several successful projects from hardware upgrades through the adoption of Kubernetes/OpenShift, provided his team the education and training to introduce Cloud as a platform for application and business solutions. Through his leadership, Stephen not only inspired his team to met deadlines but to also exceeded expectations, often helping to deliver innovative solutions that positively impacted the organization; most importantly he believes in providing his team the tools and education they needed to do a job exceptionally well. Stephen is a natural leader, known for fostering collaboration and inspiring his team. He excels at translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights, enabling both technical and non-technical stakeholders to make informed decisions. Stephen believes in self-education and stays ahead of industry trends, proactively introducing innovative tools and methodologies to ensure IT infrastructure remains robust and scalable. Beyond his professional achievements, Stephen is a genuine and approachable colleague who contributes to a positive workplace culture. His dedication to mentoring team members and encouraging growth has created an environment where individuals thrive; I am happy to have him as a friend and mentor to this day; several years after our careers took different paths from BFS. I personally recommend Stephen for any role that demands exceptional IT leadership and a forward-thinking approach. Stephen will be a valuable asset to any organization that he is a part of."