About Tony Guntharp
I’m a technology leader, maker, and proud Texan with a passion for building reliable systems at scale and creating things that matter.
Current Role
Senior Director, Hybrid Cloud SRE at GEICO (2023 - Present)
I’m leading the transformation of GEICO’s technical organization from traditional IT to a modern engineering-focused culture. I manage the Hybrid Cloud SRE Team, focusing on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions that enable our engineering teams to build and deploy at scale.
Professional Journey
Apple (2020 - 2023)
Site Reliability Manager, iCloud Platform
- Led the SRE team for CloudKit, Apple’s cloud database service
- Managed Content SRE and Workflows SRE teams within the iCloud Platform Organization
- Previously worked on improving Siri reliability
Google (2014 - 2020)
Site Reliability Manager, Carrier Services
- Managed the Carrier-SRE-MTV team as part of Google’s SRE organization
- Focused on carrier-related services including Rich Communication Services (RCS) and SMS aggregation
- Built and scaled mobile messaging infrastructure
Earlier Career
- Co-Founder of SourceForge.net - One of the pioneering platforms for open source collaboration
Military Service
US Army Airborne - Combat Veteran
Spent 10 years serving in airborne operations, bringing the discipline and leadership skills from military service into my technology career.
Open Source Contributions
I’m a strong advocate for Open Source software and have contributed to numerous projects:
Core Developer/Contributor:
- CLAHub - Contributor License Agreement management
- OpenROV - Open source underwater robotics
- Kandan - Open source chat application
- rIMS - Inventory management system
- Titanium from Appcelerator - Cross-platform mobile development
Advisor/Investor:
- Appgyver - No-code development platform (Acquired by SAP)
- Flutter Wireless - Wireless technology solutions
Making & Creating
I’m passionate about making things, whether it’s software or hardware:
- 3D Printing & Design - Active contributor on Printables where I share functional designs and creative projects
- Software Development - Building tools and applications that solve real problems
- Hardware Projects - From robotics to home automation
Personal Interests
- Conservation & Hunting - Committed to wildlife conservation through ethical hunting practices and habitat preservation
- Homebrewing - Crafting unique beers and exploring brewing techniques
- Craft Beer & Single Malt Scotch - Appreciating fine beverages and the craftsmanship behind them
- Technology - Enthusiast of Open Source, Linux, macOS, and mobile technologies
Life Between Two States
My family and I split our time between two amazing places:
- Bandera, Texas - Our primary residence in the heart of the Texas Hill Country
- Half Moon Bay, California - Our coastal home in the Bay Area
This dual-state living gives us the best of both worlds - the rugged beauty and culture of Texas alongside the innovation and natural splendor of California.
Connect
Feel free to explore my work on GitHub or reach out through the contact page.
“Build things that matter. Share what you learn. Leave it better than you found it.”
