Garth Johnson

About

Garth Johnson, known to many as NetYeti, is a DevOps professional and technology educator with over 40 years in the field. He is an instructor at Bellingham Technical College and can frequently be found at local technology and AI events, or at the Bellingham Makerspace where he leads technology development and education initiatives. Garth has been a vital part of the LFNW community since volunteering in 2016 and joined the board in 2022, bringing deep operational and technical expertise to keep the fest running smoothly. He added a self-perpetuating mentorship model to LFNW operations, which has increased student involvement, empowered students, and connected them with peers and opportunities beyond the educational environment in a novel and effective way.