Scott Sommerville
About Scott Sommerville
Scott Sommerville is a Database Administrator with extensive experience in managing applications, operating systems, and databases, particularly using open source technologies. He has held various roles in notable companies, including MariaDB Corporation, Oracle, and Nuvei, and has a diverse educational background in Business Analytics and Metallurgical Engineering.
Work at Nuvei
Scott Sommerville has been employed at Nuvei as a Database Administrator since 2023. In this role, he applies his expertise in database management and administration to support the company's operations. His responsibilities include overseeing database performance, ensuring data integrity, and implementing best practices in database administration.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his current position at Nuvei, Scott Sommerville held various roles in database administration. He worked at Angie's List as a Database Administrator from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a MySQL Database Administrator at Churchill Downs from 2014 to 2015 and at drivebusiness in 2011. His experience spans multiple organizations, where he focused on managing and optimizing database systems.
Career in Linux Administration
Scott Sommerville has a solid background in Linux administration, having worked in several positions that required expertise in this area. He served as a Senior Linux Administrator at Open-Xchange from 2016 to 2017 and again from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Linux Administrator II at Rackspace in two separate tenures, contributing to the management of cloud services.
Education and Expertise
Scott Sommerville has a diverse educational background. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at the University of Maryland, expected to complete in 2024. He also holds a National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering from Vaal University of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in General Studies with a Math & Science concentration from Indiana University Southeast. His education complements his extensive experience in database management and open source technologies.
Background in Engineering and IT
Scott Sommerville's career began in engineering, where he worked as a Metallurgist at Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation from 1994 to 1999. He later transitioned into IT, taking on roles such as IT Support Analyst at Digby Brown Solicitors and Systems Engineer at HMS Employer Solutions. This diverse background provides him with a unique perspective in his current roles in database administration and Linux systems.