Carl Hughes
About Carl Hughes
Carl Hughes is an Engineering Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT roles within the company, including positions in infrastructure services and design, and is known for his hands-on approach and commitment to team collaboration.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Carl Hughes has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, starting from 1992. He worked in various IT positions for 17 years, including Technology Helpline and Tech Support. From 2009 to 2012, he served as Senior Systems Specialist Lead in Infrastructure Services. He then transitioned to Infrastructure Design Lead in Infrastructure Engineering from 2015 to 2020. Currently, he is the Engineering Manager, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the support of critical applications and manages a team responsible for a business-critical customer database.
Education and Expertise
Carl Hughes studied at Oakfield School and New College in Swindon, where he achieved A Levels in Computing Science, Mathematics, and Law from 1988 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in IT and engineering management. He is known for his hands-on approach and has actively participated in training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for new team members.
Background
Carl Hughes has a long-standing career in IT, primarily at Nationwide Building Society in Swindon, United Kingdom. His experience spans over three decades, during which he has taken on various roles that have contributed to his current position as Engineering Manager. He has been involved in significant projects, including mitigating retirement risks by expanding his team and developing new starters.
Achievements
In his current role as Engineering Manager, Carl Hughes has played a key role in overseeing important applications that run on Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET. He manages a team that supports a business-critical customer database on the Unisys 2200 mainframe. He is recognized for conducting regular 1-1 meetings and team meetings to maintain strong communication within his team, fostering a collaborative work environment.