Andy Gatward
About Andy Gatward
Andy Gatward is a Senior Manager of Security Infrastructure Architecture with six years of experience in Aldershot, United Kingdom. He specializes in enterprise-grade support infrastructures, multicast networks, and large-scale LAN design.
Work at SITA
Andy Gatward has been serving as the Senior Manager of Security Infrastructure Architecture at SITA since 2018. In this role, he focuses on designing and operating enterprise-grade support infrastructures that encompass IP Address Management (IPAM) and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) systems. His work is essential in ensuring the security and efficiency of SITA's network operations.
Education and Expertise
Andy Gatward holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Systems Engineering from The University of Reading, which he completed between 2002 and 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from the same institution from 1999 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in network security, multicast networks, and private cloud technologies.
Background
Before joining SITA, Andy Gatward accumulated extensive experience in the IT and networking sectors. He worked at Nortel Networks as an Infrastructure Engineer from 1998 to 2002. Following that, he held various positions, including Networks and Data Centres Team Leader from 2002 to 2014, Head of IT Operations from 2014 to 2016, and Lead Security Architect at Security Threat & Operational Risk Management (STORM) from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andy Gatward has specialized in large-scale LAN design and deployment, managing networks with over 40,000 ports. He has a strong focus on implementing reliable multicast networks, which are vital for IPTV and content delivery services. His skills in server automation and private cloud technologies contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and scalability.