Sam Hopwell
About Sam Hopwell
Sam Hopwell is a Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in cost optimization and automation processes. He has extensive experience in infrastructure architecture and has held various leadership roles at Ideagen Plc before joining CybSafe in 2021.
Work at CybSafe
Sam Hopwell has been serving as a Senior DevOps Engineer at CybSafe since 2021. In this role, he leads a globally distributed team, focusing on automation processes and cost optimization. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of highly reliable and available solutions, leveraging his expertise in network principles and design.
Experience at Ideagen Plc
Prior to his current role, Sam Hopwell held multiple positions at Ideagen Plc. He worked as an Application Consultant from 2013 to 2015, followed by a promotion to Senior Application Consultant until 2016. He then transitioned to a Service Delivery Manager role for 11 months, before becoming Group Implementations Manager from 2017 to 2019. His final position at Ideagen was as Cloud Operations Manager from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Sam Hopwell studied at Toot Hill, where he completed his A Levels and GCSEs from 2002 to 2009. He possesses expertise in automation and process building, utilizing programming languages such as Python, .NET Core, PowerShell, and bash. His strong understanding of network principles supports his work in both traditional and cloud-native environments.
Leadership and Mentorship
In his current role at CybSafe, Sam excels in relationship building and leads modernization programs. He is also involved in coaching and mentoring team members, sharing his extensive experience in infrastructure architecture, design, and implementation projects. His leadership skills contribute to the success of his team and the organization.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his tenure at Ideagen Plc, Sam worked as a Software Support Engineer at Plumtree Group from 2011 to 2013. His career path reflects a consistent focus on service delivery and operational management, with a progressive increase in responsibilities across various roles within Ideagen Plc.