Kyle Robertson
About Kyle Robertson
Kyle Robertson is a Senior Network Design Engineer at Nationwide Building Society in Swindon, England, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in network engineering, having previously held positions at Dyson, Good Energy, and Swift Fire and Security Group plc.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Kyle Robertson has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2019, where he holds the position of Senior Network Engineer. In this role, he has contributed to network design and implementation strategies. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Senior Network Design Engineer, continuing his work in Swindon, England. His responsibilities include overseeing network architecture and ensuring efficient network operations.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Kyle Robertson worked at Dyson as a Network Engineer from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he focused on project delivery and served as the Subject Matter Expert for Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). His earlier experience includes a role at Good Energy as a 3rd Line Network Engineer from 2015 to 2017, where he manually built an application-centric network using dynamic routing protocols.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kyle Robertson specializes in Data Centre technology, particularly in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) within multi-site architecture. He utilizes automation tools such as Ansible and GitLab/TFS to enhance productivity and facilitate the training of junior engineers. His technical expertise also includes dynamic routing protocols and network design for large-scale projects.
Project Management and Leadership
Throughout his career, Kyle has led significant network projects, including a phased office refurbishment project in Malaysia for 1000 users, where he transitioned the network to FTD 2000 series, Catalyst 9K, and Nexus 9K. He also led a network build project in Chicago, which involved deploying FTD 4000 series, Catalyst 9Ks, and Nexus 9Ks. His leadership in these projects demonstrates his capability in managing complex network infrastructures.
Education and Training Background
Kyle Robertson studied at Chipping Sodbury, where he developed foundational knowledge in network engineering. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the field, enabling him to effectively implement and manage network solutions across various organizations.