Mark Ellens
About Mark Ellens
Mark Ellens is a Platform Engineer with extensive experience in SRE and DevOps, particularly in AWS and Azure environments. He has held various roles in notable companies, including AND Digital, Covéa Insurance, and Sky Betting & Gaming, and has a strong educational background in International Business Studies and Software Development.
Work at Equal Experts
Mark Ellens currently serves as a Platform Engineer at Equal Experts, having joined the company in 2022. His tenure includes one contract renewal, indicating a successful integration into the team. In this role, he specializes in applying the consulting Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) model, focusing on enhancing team capabilities through guided interviewing, solution implementation, and documentation.
Previous Experience in Cloud Engineering
Prior to his role at Equal Experts, Mark worked at AND Digital as a Digital Cloud Engineer from 2021 to 2022. His experience in this position was remote, allowing him to contribute to cloud solutions effectively. He also held a position at Covéa Insurance as a Platform Engineer for five months in 2020, and at Sky Betting & Gaming as a Senior DevOps Developer for four months in 2019.
Background in Technical Consulting
Mark's background includes significant experience in technical consulting. He worked at The Oakland Group as a Technical Consulting Associate for nine months from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was an SRE Consultant at NewDay from 2018 to 2019, where he had a contract renewed after six months. His expertise in performance, non-functional requirements, and chaos engineering has been a key asset in his roles.
Education and Expertise
Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Studies from Northumbria University, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Software Development from Leeds Beckett University between 2001 and 2003. His academic background complements his professional expertise in SRE and DevOps, particularly within AWS and Azure environments.
Career Progression in Engineering Roles
Mark's career progression includes various engineering roles. He served as a DevOps Manager at Capita Asset Services for one year from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Platform Engineer at BJSS from 2017 to 2018, where his contract was renewed after 12 months. His diverse experience across multiple organizations highlights his adaptability and technical proficiency in the field.