Matt Saunders
About Matt Saunders
Matt Saunders serves as the DevOps Lead (Oo CTO) at Adaptavist and has been the DevOps News Editor at InfoQ since 2021. With extensive experience in DevOps and Agile methodologies, he has held various leadership roles in the tech industry and actively contributes to the London DevOps community.
Work at Adaptavist
Currently, Matt Saunders serves as the DevOps Lead (OoCTO) at Adaptavist, a role he has held since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing DevOps practices and strategies within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked at Adaptavist as the Head of DevOps from 2017 to 2022, where he contributed to the development and implementation of DevOps methodologies. His extensive experience in the field enables him to effectively lead teams and drive product delivery.
Current Role at InfoQ
Matt Saunders has been working as the DevOps News Editor at InfoQ since 2021. In this role, he focuses on curating and disseminating news related to DevOps practices and innovations. His editorial work contributes to the broader understanding of DevOps trends and developments within the industry, helping professionals stay informed about the latest advancements.
Professional Background
Matt Saunders has a diverse professional background in DevOps and cloud consulting. He previously worked at Trainline as a Linux, DevOps, and Cloud Consultant from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Head of Developer Experience at Tide from 2022 to 2023. His experience includes roles at State as Lead DevOps Architect and at Contino as Principal Consultant. Additionally, he has worked at Sky as a DevOps Manager and bwin.party digital entertainment as a DevOps Architecture and Infrastructure Specialist.
Education and Expertise
Matt Saunders studied Computing at the University of Wolverhampton, where he achieved a BSc (Hons) from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in DevOps and Agile methodologies. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of internet technologies and operations, with skills in infrastructure and cloud architecture, containers, microservices, and continuous integration.
Community Involvement
Since 2014, Matt Saunders has been a co-organizer of the London DevOps meetup group, which has grown to over 7,000 members. He hosts a monthly industry event that fosters networking and knowledge sharing among DevOps professionals. His involvement in the community reflects his commitment to coaching, mentoring, and promoting best practices in the field.