Nicholas Garratt
About Nicholas Garratt
Nicholas Garratt is a Principal Platform Cloud Architect at HSBC, specializing in AWS. He has extensive experience in cloud architecture and engineering, having worked in various roles at Rackspace for over a decade.
Work at HSBC
Nicholas Garratt has been serving as the Principal Platform Cloud Architect - AWS at HSBC since 2021. His role involves overseeing cloud architecture initiatives and ensuring the effective implementation of AWS solutions within the organization. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the bank's cloud strategy and infrastructure development, leveraging his extensive experience in cloud technologies.
Previous Experience at Rackspace
Prior to his current position at HSBC, Nicholas Garratt worked at Rackspace for several years in various roles. He held the position of Principal Architect from 2013 to 2021, where he focused on cloud solutions. He also served as Principal Architect - Fanatical AWS and Principal Engineer - Custom Tech Labs during his tenure. His experience at Rackspace spanned multiple roles, including Principal Architect - Product Architecture and Principal Engineer (Transition), totaling over eight years.
Early Career Background
Nicholas Garratt began his career in technology as a Systems Administrator and PHP developer at Clickatell from 2001 to 2005. He then transitioned to Independent Online, where he worked as a Lead Systems Administrator and Systems Architect from 2005 to 2008. His foundational experiences in these roles contributed to his later advancements in cloud architecture and engineering.
Technical Expertise
Nicholas Garratt possesses extensive expertise in cloud architecture, particularly with AWS. His roles have involved designing and implementing cloud solutions, managing transitions to cloud environments, and leading technical teams. His technical background includes significant experience in systems administration, product architecture, and custom technology solutions.