Simon Mc Cabe
About Simon Mc Cabe
Simon McCabe is a Senior SQL Server DBA at Berkley Technology Services in London, with extensive experience in the insurance industry and a strong background in information systems. He has held various roles across multiple companies, including applications engineering and technical support, and possesses a deep understanding of technology requirements at all levels.
Work at Berkley Technology Services
Simon Mc Cabe has been employed at Berkley Technology Services since 2018, where he serves as a Senior SQL Server DBA. His role involves managing and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure efficient performance and reliability. He has contributed to the company's database management strategies and has utilized vendor relationships to enhance performance in his role. His tenure at Berkley Technology Services has spanned six years, during which he has developed a deep understanding of the technical requirements within the insurance industry.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Simon Mc Cabe worked at several organizations in various technical roles. He served as a Business Systems Architecture Specialist at CNA Hardy for four months in 2016. He also held the position of Senior Application Support Analyst at Ariel Re from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes roles as Applications Engineer, IT Assistant, and Network & Systems Engineer at Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) Ltd. from 2007 to 2014. He began his career as a Technical Support Analyst at Allianz Insurance PLC in 2002.
Education and Expertise
Simon Mc Cabe has a solid educational background in computer science. He studied at Watford Grammar School For Boys from 1995 to 2002. He then pursued a Computer Science BSc Hons at the University of Kent at Canterbury from 2003 to 2007. He also attended the University of Westminster for a year, where he achieved a Computer Science Foundation BSc Hons. Additionally, he completed a training course at Arrow ECS, focusing on NetApp® ONTAP® administration in 2011.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Simon possesses a natural aptitude for information systems, particularly within the insurance industry. He has a deep appreciation for the technologies and requirements involved at all levels, from infrastructure to business solutions. His experience spans both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and corporate environments, which has equipped him with the skills to manage fast-paced settings. He focuses on nurturing team strengths to ensure high-quality workload output.