Chris J.
About Chris J.
Chris J. is a Platform Engineer specializing in DevOps, currently working at NotOnTheHighStreet in Richmond, London. He has extensive experience in cloud platforms, automation, and networking technologies, having previously held positions at several companies including TyresOnTheDrive.com and BookingGo.
Current Role at NotOnTheHighStreet
Chris J. has been employed as a Platform Engineer ('DevOps') at NotOnTheHighStreet since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving core engineering services, including DockerHub and Jenkins. He is also part of a 24/7/365 on-call rota, providing platform engineering support. His responsibilities include enhancing remote working solutions for the engineering team, which encompasses managing VPNs and CLI access.
Previous Experience in Platform Engineering
Before joining NotOnTheHighStreet, Chris J. worked as a Platform Engineer ('DevOps') at TyresOnTheDrive.com for 10 months in 2019. His role involved maintaining and developing a multi-account AWS setup with Transit Gateways. He also held positions at BookingGo as an Infrastructure Engineer and at Gamma as a Linux System Administrator, where he gained experience in cloud platforms and networking technologies.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Chris J. possesses a range of technical skills relevant to platform engineering. He is proficient in multiple Linux distributions, including Arch, RHEL, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, and SUSE. He utilizes scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Ruby for automation tasks. His expertise extends to cloud platforms like Digital Ocean, Vultr, Google Cloud, and AWS, along with experience in networking technologies such as VYOS and JunOS.
Education and Academic Background
Chris J. completed his education at The Byrchall High School from 2009 to 2014. He studied a variety of subjects, including English Literature, English Language, OCR IT, IMedia, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Drama, achieving GCSE qualifications. This foundational education provided him with a diverse skill set that supports his technical career.
Career Progression and Roles
Chris J. began his career as a Technical Support Engineer at Data Messaging & Communications Ltd from 2014 to 2016. He then transitioned to a Network Operations Engineer role at ResponseTap for one year. His career continued to develop with positions in infrastructure and platform engineering, leading to his current role at NotOnTheHighStreet, where he has been for five years.