Justin Dowdell
About Justin Dowdell
Justin Dowdell is an Infrastructure Support Specialist Lead at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in Computer Studies from Newbury College and extensive experience in systems support and management, particularly in Windows Server and Azure Active Directory.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Justin Dowdell has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2015, currently holding the position of Infrastructure Support Specialist Lead. In this role, he oversees infrastructure support operations and leads initiatives to enhance system performance and security. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Systems Specialist at the same organization from 1996 to 2009, accumulating 13 years of experience in systems management and support.
Education and Expertise
Justin studied at Newbury College from 1993 to 1996, where he focused on Computer Studies and earned a BTEC qualification. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in various technical areas, including Group Policy Management, Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), and Windows Server management. He is also proficient in managing and securing Azure Active Directory environments.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Justin worked at Computacenter in several roles. He was a Senior Systems Specialist for 10 months in 2009 and then transitioned to a Technical Consultant role from 2010 to 2015, where he worked for 5 years. His experience at Computacenter contributed to his comprehensive understanding of systems support and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills
Justin possesses a strong technical skill set, particularly in Group Policy Management and Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM). He has extensive experience as a Domain Administrator, providing Active Directory support, which is crucial for managing user access and security within an organization. His expertise in Windows Server management further enhances his capabilities in infrastructure support.