Jimmy Rimmer

VP of DevOps and Security

Professional Overview
Jimmy Rimmer is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in DevOps, security, and engineering management. As the VP of DevOps and Security at Bend Health, he spearheads the company's efforts to integrate secure and efficient development and operations practices across the organization.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In his role as VP of DevOps and Security at Bend Health, Jimmy is responsible for aligning the company's technology initiatives with its overall business objectives. He leads a team of DevOps and security professionals, driving the implementation of cutting-edge tooling, automation, and best practices to ensure the organization's systems and applications are secure, scalable, and highly available. Under his guidance, Bend Health has achieved significant improvements in deployment velocity, infrastructure resilience, and overall operational efficiency.

Career Progression
Prior to his current position, Jimmy held various leadership roles in the technology industry, including Director of DevOps at Housecall Pro, Dev/Ops Director at Starwest Tech International, and DevOps Engineer at Health IQ. He has also served as the Vice President of Engineering at Altcoin.io, where he played a crucial role in building and scaling the company's technology infrastructure. Throughout his career, Jimmy has demonstrated a keen ability to drive transformational change and deliver measurable business impact through the strategic application of DevOps and security principles.

Academic Background
Jimmy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honors. His academic focus on software engineering and system design has provided a solid foundation for his technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

• DevOps strategy and implementation

• Cloud infrastructure management

• Automation and continuous integration/deployment

• Security architecture and risk mitigation

• Team building and leadership

• Agile software development methodologies

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Bend Health, Jimmy has successfully led the migration of the company's legacy infrastructure to a modern, cloud-based platform, resulting in a 40% reduction in operational costs and a 50% improvement in deployment speed. He has also overseen the development and deployment of a comprehensive security framework, which has significantly enhanced the organization's resilience against cyber threats and earned the trust of its customers.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and proven leadership abilities, Jimmy Rimmer is a valuable asset to Bend Health and the broader technology community. As the VP of DevOps and Security, he continues to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the security and reliability of the company's critical systems, positioning Bend Health for long-term success in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.