Tom Grantham
About Tom Grantham
Tom Grantham is a Principal Site Reliability Engineer at Node4 Ltd, specializing in Cloudnative DevOps with a focus on Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, automation, and CI/CD systems. He has a diverse background in technology, having held various roles in site reliability and cloud engineering since 2012.
Work at Node4
Tom Grantham currently serves as the Principal Site Reliability Engineer at Node4 Ltd, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing the reliability and performance of systems, ensuring optimal operation within the company's infrastructure. Prior to this, he worked as the Site Reliability Engineering Manager at Node4 from 2019 to 2024, where he focused on enhancing the reliability of services and implementing best practices in site reliability engineering.
Education and Expertise
Tom Grantham studied Information Technology at Park Hall School, achieving a GNVQ IT Level 3 from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education at Baltic Training Services, where he completed a City & Guilds IT Apprenticeship alongside Cisco and ITIL IT Services Management from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Design & Photography at Solihull College from 2010 to 2011. His expertise lies in Cloudnative DevOps, with a focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, automation, and CI/CD systems.
Background
Before joining Node4 Ltd in 2024, Tom Grantham held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as Technical Director at Parrot Rescue UK from 2012 to 2016, where he managed technical operations. He also served as a Cloud Engineer at K3 from 2016 to 2018 and later as a Site Reliability Engineer at K3 from 2018 to 2019. His diverse background in technology roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in site reliability and cloud engineering.
Professional Experience
Tom Grantham has accumulated extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at Node4 Ltd as Site Reliability Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2024, focusing on system reliability and performance. His previous roles include Technical Director at Parrot Rescue UK and Cloud Engineer at K3. His career reflects a commitment to advancing his skills and contributing to the field of site reliability engineering.
Passion for Technology
Tom Grantham has a strong passion for technology, which drives his continuous pursuit of challenges to enhance his skill set. His dedication to staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology is evident in his career choices and educational pursuits. This passion underpins his work in site reliability engineering and cloudnative DevOps.