Samuel Ogden
About Samuel Ogden
Samuel Ogden is an Infrastructure Specialist with extensive experience in IT operations and network management. He has worked at various companies, including Nationwide Building Society and Fasthosts Internet Ltd, and possesses strong skills in Active Directory, containerized applications, and scripting.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Samuel Ogden has been employed as an Infrastructure Specialist at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing and optimizing the organization's infrastructure to ensure efficient operations. His expertise in network management and deployment of applications contributes to the overall performance of the IT systems within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Samuel Ogden worked at Fasthosts Internet Ltd as an IT Operations Engineer from 2015 to 2024. He also held positions at Charlton Networks Ltd as an IT Analyst from 2013 to 2015 and at NCR Corporation as a Customer Engineer from 2012 to 2013. His early career included an apprenticeship at Zenos IT Training from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Ogden studied at Gloucestershire College, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Software Development from 2007 to 2009. He completed his secondary education at Cheltenham Bournside School, achieving GCSE qualifications from 2002 to 2007. His educational background supports his strong understanding of network services and containerized application management.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Samuel possesses advanced skills in BASH and Batch scripting, which he utilizes for automation and task management. He has a strong understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) and experience in configuring network services such as DHCP and DNS. Additionally, he employs GIT for version control and has foundational knowledge in programming languages including C++ and C#.
Infrastructure Management Experience
In his current role and previous positions, Samuel Ogden has gained experience in managing and deploying containerized applications using Openshift and Docker. He utilizes virtualization technologies to enhance infrastructure performance and scalability, demonstrating his capability in modern IT environments.