Jay Withers
About Jay Withers
Jay Withers is a Site Reliability Engineer with a diverse background in IT and communications, currently working at Nationwide Building Society since 2020. He has previously held roles at Wiggle and the British Army, demonstrating experience across various industries including military, retail, and financial services.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Jay Withers has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the organization's systems. His work focuses on maintaining high availability and optimizing system performance, contributing to the overall efficiency of Nationwide's operations.
Previous Experience at Wiggle
Prior to his current position, Jay Withers worked at Wiggle as the Environments Lead from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in this role, he was based in Portsmouth, England, and managed the environments for the company's systems. His experience at Wiggle added to his expertise in site reliability and system management.
Background in Military and Communications
Jay Withers has a significant background in the military, having served in the British Army as a Communications Systems Engineer from 2007 to 2018. This eleven-year tenure provided him with extensive experience in communications technology and systems engineering, which he has applied across various industries, including military, retail, and financial services.
Education and Expertise
Jay Withers studied at Bournemouth University, where he achieved a qualification in Communications Systems Engineering from 2014 to 2015. He also attended the Cisco Networking Academy, where he earned the CCNA R&S Instructor certification from 2017 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in IT and communications.
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Jay Withers is passionate about continuous learning and development. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth and encourages the same among his colleagues. This commitment to ongoing education reflects his dedication to staying current in the rapidly evolving field of technology.