Bob Fletcher
About Bob Fletcher
Bob Fletcher is a Senior Developer (Platform) at N-able, specializing in device drivers for real-time operating systems and high-availability clustering. He has over 30 years of experience in software engineering, having held various roles in notable companies and institutions in the UK.
Current Role at N-able
Bob Fletcher serves as a Senior Developer (Platform) at N-able, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing device drivers for real-time operating systems. His expertise in high-availability clustering and high-performance data analysis contributes to the company's platform development efforts. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Fletcher continues to enhance the capabilities of N-able's offerings.
Previous Experience at Neverfail
Before joining N-able, Bob Fletcher worked at Neverfail as a Technical Architect from 2002 to 2018. During his 16 years in this role, he was based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included leading the development of product features and ensuring the integration of these features into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) systems.
Software Engineering Background
Fletcher has a strong background in software engineering, having worked at several organizations. He was employed as a Software Engineer at the University of Strathclyde from 2018 to 2019 and at KAL from 1997 to 2000. He also held a Software Engineer position at Quadstone from 1995 to 1997. His experience includes developing software solutions and contributing to various engineering projects.
Education and Academic Background
Bob Fletcher studied at Linlithgow Academy from 1979 to 1985, completing his secondary education. He then attended The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science from 1985 to 1989. This academic foundation has supported his career in technology and software development.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Bob Fletcher has led significant projects, including the development of load-balancing software for one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers at the time. He was also an original member of Scotland's first data-mining start-up design team, contributing to the early advancements in data analysis technologies.