Denton Wood

Denton Wood serves as a Senior Associate in Software Engineering at L3Harris Technologies, where he leverages his expertise in DevOps to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. With a strong foundation in cloud-native system design, Denton specializes in maintaining multi-environment applications that utilize cutting-edge technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Podman, and GraalVM. His current focus includes developing a comprehensive long-term DevOps migration plan aimed at maximizing stability and improving developer usability across the team. This initiative not only streamlines workflows but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Denton’s commitment to ethics and privacy in software development sets him apart in the industry. He is passionate about ensuring that robust security measures are integrated into the development lifecycle, which is increasingly critical in today’s data-driven landscape. His strong communication and networking skills enable him to effectively bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, making complex concepts accessible and actionable.

In addition to his technical acumen, Denton plays a pivotal role in mentoring new developers, guiding them through the intricacies of system and process documentation, as well as conducting thorough code reviews. His leadership in fostering a supportive learning environment not only accelerates the growth of junior team members but also enhances the overall productivity of the engineering team. With a primary background in Java and proficiency in various cloud services, Denton is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of modern software engineering, making significant contributions to L3Harris Technologies’ mission of delivering innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.