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Zac Elston is an experienced IT professional specializing in site reliability engineering and cloud architecture, currently working as a Site Reliability Engineer at Artisan Studios since November 2022. Previously, Zac served as Cloud Architect & Engineering Manager at SafeToNet, where operations spanned seven datacenter deployments and advanced integrations. Notable roles include Cloud Architect at Citizens Bank, Technical Principal at Contino with a focus on creating effective engineering solutions, and Director of Infrastructure Engineering at Zillion Group, where Zac significantly reduced operating costs. Zac's extensive background includes positions such as Research Infrastructure Architect at Bridgewater Associates, Unix Engineering Manager at Affinion Group, Security Architect at UBS, Senior Unix Tech Lead at Sikorsky Aircraft, and System Architect at FIS, highlighting a consistent commitment to efficiency, automation, and cost reduction across various technologies and organizations. Educated at the University of Lynchburg from 1990 to 1995, Zac demonstrates a strong technical foundation and leadership capabilities.