Mark Christie
About Mark Christie
Mark Christie is an Infrastructure Engineer at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various roles within the organization since 1997, including Branch Manager, Technical Analyst, and Environment Consultant, contributing to multiple aspects of IT operations and infrastructure management.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Mark Christie has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, contributing to various departments since 1997. He began as a Branch Manager and Customer Service Manager in the Surrey area from 1997 to 2003. After a brief hiatus, he returned to the organization in 2003 as a Technical Analyst in IT Operations, serving until 2006. His career progressed with roles such as Technical Specialist for ATM Services (2006-2011), SAP DM Configuration Specialist (2011-2013), and Operational Vendor Governance (2013-2014). He also acted as Partner Performance Manager for 11 months in 2014-2015. Since 2019, he has been working as an Infrastructure Engineer, focusing on Middleware services and infrastructure planning.
Education and Expertise
Mark Christie completed his secondary education at Heathside Secondary School from 1989 to 1993. He then attended Brooklands College, where he achieved A levels in Maths and Human Biology from 1993 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his technical expertise in infrastructure engineering and middleware services, which he has developed throughout his career at Nationwide Building Society.
Background
Mark Christie has a diverse background in customer service and technical roles within the financial services sector. His initial experience as a Branch Manager and Customer Service Manager provided him with insights into customer needs and operational management. Over the years, he transitioned into technical roles, gaining expertise in IT operations, infrastructure engineering, and middleware services, which has enabled him to effectively contribute to Nationwide Building Society's operational goals.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Mark Christie has been part of a leadership team managing both permanent and supplier personnel within the Infrastructure Engineering team. He has been responsible for advising on testing conditions for changes in representative environments and has played a key role in shaping requirements for Middleware Pre-Production environments. His involvement in demand and capacity planning for Infrastructure Engineers highlights his strategic contributions to the organization.