Colin Howard
About Colin Howard
Colin Howard is a Platform Engineer currently employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2022. He has extensive experience in the technology sector, having previously worked at DXC Technology, Northern Rock, and Hewlett-Packard.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Colin Howard has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Platform Engineer since 2022. His role involves managing and optimizing platform operations within the organization. Located in Swindon, England, Howard contributes to the development and maintenance of the society's technological infrastructure.
Previous Experience at DXC Technology
Prior to his current position, Colin Howard worked at DXC Technology from 2019 to 2022 as a Platform Operations professional. During his three years in Newcastle upon Tyne, he was responsible for overseeing platform-related tasks and ensuring operational efficiency.
Career at Northern Rock
Colin Howard served as an IT Specialist in Server Services at Northern Rock from 1996 to 2011. Over the course of 15 years in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, he focused on server management and support, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Colin Howard has a strong educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing from Northumbria University, completing his studies from 1989 to 1993. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from Northumbria University, which he achieved from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management from Durham University in 1994.
Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Colin Howard worked at Hewlett-Packard as an ITO Service Delivery Consultant, focusing on Wintel 3rd line support from 2011 to 2013. His role in Peterlee involved providing technical support and service delivery for IT operations.