Alex Woolhouse
About Alex Woolhouse
Alex Woolhouse is a Platform Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he oversees a team managing over 4000 SQL databases and various other database systems. He has extensive experience in database management, reporting, and Windows Server environments.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Alex Woolhouse has been serving as a Platform Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2018. In this role, he manages a team responsible for supporting over 4000 SQL databases, as well as databases using Oracle, MongoDB, and Cassandra. His responsibilities include overseeing database management and reporting, utilizing tools such as SSIS and SSRS. Prior to his current position, he worked in IT Support Helpdesk at Nationwide Building Society from 2001 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Alex Woolhouse possesses extensive expertise in database management, particularly with SQL databases ranging from SQL2000 to SQL2014. He is experienced in using Microsoft Clustering technologies from 2003 and 2008. His skill set includes managing Windows Server environments from 2003 to 2012, as well as utilizing Active Directory and SAP Data Services in his database platform management practices.
Background
Alex Woolhouse has a background in IT support and database management. He began his career at Nationwide Building Society, where he spent four years in the IT Support Helpdesk role. This experience laid the foundation for his transition to a Platform Manager position, where he has been employed for over six years.
Technical Skills
Alex Woolhouse is skilled in using SSIS and SSRS for database management and reporting. He has a strong command of various database technologies, including SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Cassandra. His technical skills also encompass Microsoft Clustering technologies and managing Windows Server environments, contributing to his effectiveness in overseeing a large database infrastructure.