Clare Sudbery
About Clare Sudbery
Clare Sudbery is a Lead Engineer at Made Tech in Manchester, UK, with extensive experience in software development and a passion for improving software delivery. She hosts the 'Making Tech Better' podcast, focusing on topics like STEM diversity and inclusive teams.
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Clare Sudbery is currently a Lead Engineer at Made Tech, located in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Professional Experience
Clare Sudbery has held multiple roles in software development and consultancy over her career. Her recent experience includes being a Lead Consultant Developer at ThoughtWorks from 2017 to 2020 and a Senior Consultant Developer from 2016 to 2017, both in Manchester, United Kingdom. Previously, she worked as a Professional Software Developer at LateRooms.com from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Developer (Contract) at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for 7 months from 2014 to 2015. Other notable positions include roles at ao.com, HAVAS LYNX, and Sudbery Software Engineering Ltd.
Education and Certifications
Clare Sudbery earned her MSc in Computation (Computer Science) from the University of Manchester (UMIST) in 1995. Additionally, she holds a PGCE in Secondary Maths Teaching and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from The University of Manchester. Clare also achieved MCITP Database Developer 2008 through certification in SQL Server 2008 from Microsoft.
Podcast Hosting
Clare Sudbery hosts the 'Making Tech Better' podcast, where she engages with industry experts in bi-weekly interviews to discuss ways to improve software delivery. The podcast covers a variety of topics, including STEM diversity, servant leadership, and inclusive teams, and has been praised for its insightful and genuine discussions.
Interests and Specializations
Clare Sudbery has a keen interest in test-driven development and aims to write clean code adhering to the SOLID principles. She has extensive DevOps experience and has presented workshops and talks at national and international events and conferences. Her work in improving software delivery is driven by her commitment to high coding standards and effective development practices.