Sam Cole
About Sam Cole
Sam Cole is an Infrastructure Architect at Legal & General, with extensive experience in technical solution design and architecture, primarily gained during his tenure at IBM. He has a strong educational background in information technology and actively contributes to his community through volunteering and mentoring.
Work at Legal & General
Sam Cole has been employed at Legal & General as an Infrastructure Architect since 2019. In this role, he provides technical governance and guidance to a large program team and stakeholders. His responsibilities include designing technical solutions, creating project plans, and coordinating implementations, upgrades, and migrations. His experience in this position spans over five years, during which he has contributed to various infrastructure initiatives.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to his current role, Sam Cole held multiple positions at IBM from 2005 to 2018. His roles included Service Account Manager, Project Team Leader, Technical Solution Designer, GTS Global Chief Architect, and Program Architect. His tenure at IBM provided him with diverse experiences in technical solution design and project leadership across various locations in London and South East England.
Education and Certifications
Sam Cole has pursued extensive education and professional certifications throughout his career. He studied at Microsoft Education, achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status in 2002 and again in 2006. He also completed studies at Novell Education, earning Certified Novell Engineer credentials in both 1997 and 2000. Additionally, he received an Experienced Level Certification in Defining Architectures from IBM in 2015. His educational background includes a Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology from Brighton ITEC.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Sam Cole actively engages in community service as a volunteer STEM Ambassador, participating in various events throughout the year. He also runs a weekly Code Club at a local primary school, promoting programming and technical skills among young students. His commitment to education and community involvement reflects his dedication to fostering interest in technology.
Technical Skills and Expertise
With over 10 years of hands-on experience, Sam Cole specializes in designing technical solutions, providing cost estimates for proposals, and coordinating project implementations. His expertise encompasses upgrades and migrations, showcasing his ability to manage complex technical projects effectively. His background includes significant experience in various technical roles, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of infrastructure architecture.