Fred Barber

Fred Barber is a seasoned technology and business professional with extensive experience in Linux system engineering and operations management. Currently serving as a Sr Linux/DevOps Engineer at ESChat since November 2021, Fred Barber also operates Jefferson Fitness LLC, which Fred founded in January 2014. Previous roles include Chief Operations Officer at Dividend America until October 2023 and American Equity Group from 2010 to December 2014, alongside positions as Master Linux Systems Administrator at AMS Staffing Inc. and various partnerships and consulting roles in the fitness and real estate industries. Fred Barber holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, acquired between 1986 and 1991. The technical expertise encompasses a wide range of tools and methodologies, including UNIX, Red Hat, VMware, automation, and various software applications.