Justin Allen
About Justin Allen
Justin Allen is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in IT infrastructure and application support. He has worked for various companies across Europe, including Partnership, Trafigura, InPS Ltd, and COFCO Agri, and has a strong educational background in Computer Science and project management.
Work at SonarSource
Justin Allen has been employed at SonarSource as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's software products. His work involves monitoring systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to enhance system stability.
Previous Experience in IT Infrastructure
Before joining SonarSource, Justin Allen held various positions in IT infrastructure. He worked at Partnership as an IT Infrastructure Analyst from 2008 to 2011 in London, United Kingdom. He then transitioned to Trafigura, where he served in a similar role from 2011 to 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in managing IT systems and infrastructure.
Cloud Engineering Experience
Justin Allen worked as a Cloud Engineer at COFCO Agri from 2016 to 2019 in Le Grand-Saconnex, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he focused on cloud-based solutions, enhancing the company's cloud infrastructure and services. His experience in cloud engineering complements his overall IT skill set.
Educational Background
Justin Allen studied at the University of Essex, where he earned a BSc Hons degree in Computer Science from 2002 to 2005. He also completed A Levels at St Charles 6th form, focusing on Computing, Psychology, and Biology from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, he has pursued various professional certifications, including PRINCE2, ITIL, and ISTQB Certified Tester.
Career Development and Certifications
Throughout his career, Justin Allen has engaged in continuous professional development. He achieved Project Management certification in 2016 after an 11-month program. His qualifications also include training in business analysis through bcs, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT project management and analysis.