David Hancocks
About David Hancocks
David Hancocks is the Lead Cloud Engineer at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in cloud services and DevOps, having previously held roles at Aviva and contributed to the development of a global Cloud Platform on Azure.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
David Hancocks has served as Lead Cloud Engineer at QBE Insurance since 2020, based in Sheffield, England. In this role, he has been instrumental in building a cloud platform that supports application teams in delivering applications to customers. He previously worked as a DevOps Engineer at QBE Insurance from 2019 to 2020 in Leeds, where he contributed to the development of cloud services. Hancocks leads a cross-functional DevOps engineering team, focusing on engineering cloud services that provide secure and scalable solutions.
Previous Experience at Aviva
Before joining QBE Insurance, David Hancocks worked at Aviva in various roles. He served as a DevOps Engineer for seven months in 2019 and held the position of Senior Software Developer for nine months in 2013. Additionally, he worked as a .Net Developer from 2012 to 2017 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Aviva provided him with a diverse skill set in software development and cloud engineering.
Education and Expertise
David Hancocks studied at Lancaster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from 2002 to 2005. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software development and cloud engineering, enabling him to take on significant roles in his subsequent career.
Achievements in Cloud Engineering
At QBE Insurance, David Hancocks has led the development of a global Cloud Platform on Azure, which provides secure, resilient, and scalable hosting solutions. His contributions have been vital in enhancing the cloud infrastructure, allowing application teams to efficiently deliver services to customers. His leadership in cloud services engineering has positioned QBE Insurance to leverage modern cloud technologies effectively.