Lee Zhang

Infrastructure Engineer at McLane Company focused on Infrastructure as Code, OpenShift platform development, and reliable hybrid environment delivery.

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At a Glance

Lee is an Infrastructure Engineer at McLane Company with experience spanning Terraform, OpenShift, Ansible, and Linux administration. His work centers on building reliable platforms, improving operational consistency, and supporting application delivery across hybrid environments.

About

Lee Zhang is an infrastructure and platform engineer who focuses on scalable automation, container platforms, and dependable systems operations. His recent experience at McLane Company reflects a strong balance of hands-on troubleshooting, platform support, and infrastructure delivery.

He works across Infrastructure as Code, OpenShift development, Linux environments, and deployment, partnering with cross-functional teams to keep applications stable and environments consistent. With an MBA and MSIS, Lee also brings a business-aware mindset to technical decision making and long-term platform reliability.

Experience

Infrastructure Engineer

McLane Company | 02/2026 to Present

  • Developed and implemented Infrastructure as Code solutions for cloud provisioning and configuration.
  • Supported scalable, repeatable infrastructure delivery across hybrid environments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support deployments and maintain platform reliability.

Linux Server Administrator

McLane Company | 03/2025 to 02/2026

  • Performed system-level troubleshooting and optimization for containerized and platform-based workloads.
  • Maintained Linux-based environments with a focus on stability, performance, and operational consistency.

Automation Test Engineer

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance | 08/2024 to 03/2025

  • Supported automation-focused quality engineering efforts in an enterprise insurance environment.
  • Worked with technical teams to improve testing coverage, delivery confidence, and release readiness.
  • Contributed to reliable software validation through repeatable test processes and collaboration.

Automation Test Engineer Intern

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance | 12/2023 to 05/2024

  • Assisted with test automation and validation efforts while gaining hands-on experience in enterprise software delivery.
  • Supported QA workflows, issue tracking, and coordination with development and testing teams.
  • Built a foundation in structured automation practices and production-focused software quality work.

Graduate Assistant

Baylor University | 08/2022 to 12/2023

  • Supported Baylor University academic and operational work while completing graduate studies.
  • Strengthened analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills in a university setting.
  • Built the foundation for later work in information systems, automation, and infrastructure-focused roles.

Skills

Certifications / Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Certification | 02/21/2026

Foundational Microsoft Azure certification covering core cloud concepts, Azure services, security, pricing, and governance.

Master of Business Administration

Baylor University | 07/2022 to 05/2024

Graduate business education focused on strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, and operational decision making.

Master of Science in Information Systems

Baylor University | 07/2022 to 05/2024

Advanced information systems training that complements Lee's infrastructure and platform work with systems-level analysis.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Baylor University | 08/2018 to 05/2022

Undergraduate studies that built a strong analytical foundation and supported a later transition into technology and information systems.

Projects

SLES and OEL OS Upgrade Automation

Ansible automation

Automated SLES and OEL server os upgrade workflows using Ansible, reducing manual intervention and improving upgrade efficiency, standardization, and operational consistency across environments.

Cloud Infrastructure Automation

Terraform and provisioning workflows

Designed and implemented IaC solutions for provisioning and configuring cloud resources, enabling scalable and repeatable deployments.

OpenShift Platform Management

Container operations and reliability

Supported deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of containerized applications on OpenShift, improving platform stability and operational reliability.

Achievements

Contact

The best public way to connect with Lee is through LinkedIn.