Jeff Attride
Systems Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services
Professional Summary
As a Systems Development Engineer at AWS, I work within a specialized Incident Management team focused on developing systems that help respond to and mitigate incidents swiftly and efficiently. I serve in an on-call rotation within AWS's central incident management team, where I'm responsible for coordinating responses to critical service disruptions and ensuring rapid resolution.
My work involves architecting automated response and mitigation systems that reduce mean time to resolution and implementing proactive monitoring solutions that identify potential issues before they impact customers. With a Computer Science degree from University College Cork, I combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience to build resilient systems that maintain AWS's high availability standards.
Beyond Technology
My approach to incident management is shaped by experiences beyond the digital realm. As an avid rock climber, I've learned that the most challenging routes require both strategic planning and adaptability—principles I apply when responding to complex technical incidents under pressure.
The discipline from regular swimming and hiking through Ireland's rugged landscapes translates directly to how I approach on-call rotations: with endurance, clear thinking, and methodical problem-solving. My fascination with automotive engineering fuels my interest in how complex systems work together harmoniously—whether in vehicles or cloud infrastructure.