Oliver Bird
About Oliver Bird
Oliver Bird is an Analyst in the Technology Development Programme at Nationwide Building Society, specializing in technical services for Microsoft 365 applications and Azure Active Directory. He has a diverse background in retail banking and sales, with previous roles at Nationwide and GAME Digital plc, and holds several relevant certifications.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Oliver Bird currently serves as an Analyst in the Technology Development Programme at Nationwide Building Society. He has been in this role since 2020, working in Swindon, England. Within the Messaging and Collaboration team, he provides technical services and support for Microsoft 365 suite SaaS applications, Azure Active Directory, and Exchange. His position reflects a focus on enhancing the technological capabilities of the organization.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Prior to his current role, Oliver Bird held various positions at Nationwide Building Society from 2012 to 2020. He worked as a Customer Representative for two years, followed by a six-year tenure as a Personal Banking Manager in Wolverhampton. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of customer service and banking operations.
Career at GAME Digital plc
Oliver Bird worked at GAME Digital plc from 2004 to 2011, where he progressed through several positions. He began as a Sales Representative and Supervisor, later becoming a Senior Deputy Manager. His roles involved managing sales operations and supervising staff, which provided him with valuable retail management experience.
Education and Certifications
Oliver Bird has a diverse educational background. He studied Journalism at Wolverhampton College, achieving NCTJ certification. He also completed A Levels and NCFE at Stourbridge College. Recently, he has obtained Azure Fundamentals and Azure Administrator Associate certifications, along with ITIL 4 for IT Service Management. He is currently pursuing additional certifications in Microsoft 365 Fundamentals and Power Platform Fundamentals.
Technical Skills Development
As part of his career development, Oliver Bird has been placed on a Software Engineering Accelerator track. This initiative focuses on enhancing his skills in programming languages such as C# and JavaScript, as well as cloud fundamentals, databases, and DevOps practices. His training is supported by agile and scrum methodologies, which are essential in modern software development.