Ross Wilkes
About Ross Wilkes
Ross Wilkes is a Network Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure and network support roles across various organizations in the United Kingdom. He has worked with technologies such as VMWare, Juniper, Cisco, and Dell, and is currently employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2022.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Ross Wilkes has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Network Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. His experience in network engineering allows him to contribute effectively to the organization's IT operations.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current position, Ross Wilkes worked at East Midlands Railway as an Infrastructure / Network Engineer from 2021 to 2022. He also served as an Infrastructure Engineer at Capita IT Professional Services from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes roles at InterContinental Hotels Group as an Infrastructure / Network Support Engineer and at SPS Technologies as a Senior Infrastructure / Network Engineer.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ross Wilkes possesses expertise in implementing VMWare ESXi and vCenter versions 6.5 to 6.7. He is skilled in configuring and stacking Juniper, Cisco, and Dell switches. His proficiency extends to using Veeam Backup & Replication and cloud backup solutions. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with Dell PowerEdge Series servers and SCv3020 and MD3600 SAN Storage Arrays.
Educational Background
Ross Wilkes studied at Queen Elizabeth's School in Mansfield from 1993 to 1999. This foundational education provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in network engineering and IT infrastructure.
Career Development and Projects
Throughout his career, Ross has been involved in various projects, including a site-wide Network/LAN refresh project and the upgrade and virtualization of a Windows Server estate. He has experience performing P2V and V2V migrations and upgrades for Windows Server versions 2012 to 2019, showcasing his capability in managing complex IT environments.