Gareth Thomas
About Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas is a Site Reliability Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Unix systems administration. He has held various roles in multiple organizations, including Egress Software Technologies and Deutsche Bank, demonstrating expertise in both small and large-scale environments.
Current Role as Site Reliability Engineer
Gareth Thomas currently serves as a Site Reliability Engineer at Egress Software Technologies. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the reliability and performance of the company's systems. His role involves ensuring that the infrastructure operates smoothly and efficiently, addressing any issues that may arise, and implementing best practices for system reliability.
Previous Experience at Egress Software Technologies
Before his current role, Gareth Thomas worked at Egress Software Technologies in various capacities. He was a Senior Platform Engineer for eight months from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Platform Engineer for three months in 2021. His tenure at Egress involved enhancing platform capabilities and supporting system operations.
Career Background in Unix Systems Administration
Gareth Thomas has over 20 years of experience in Unix systems administration, working across different environments such as internet, security, and enterprise. He has engaged with a wide variety of Unix flavors throughout his career, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in managing complex systems.
Professional Experience in Linux and DevOps
Gareth has held several positions related to Linux and DevOps. He worked as a Linux Engineer at MotoNovo Finance from 2019 to 2020, and as a Linux DevOps Engineer at TransUnion for three months in 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Linux Consultant at Content+Cloud for five months in 2021, demonstrating his proficiency in Linux environments.
Early Career and Security Roles
Gareth's early career included roles that focused on information security and systems administration. He worked as an Information Security Analyst at the University of Warwick from 2013 to 2014 and as a Messaging Engineer at Deutsche Bank from 2014 to 2019. His experience also includes working as an HPC Administrator for the UK Ministry of Defence and as a Senior Systems Administrator at Lawyers Online Ltd.