Matt Symonds
About Matt Symonds
Matt Symonds is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in cloud architecture and system administration. He has worked for various companies, including Starling Bank and Cognito iQ, and has a background in network administration and systems architecture.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Matt Symonds serves as a Site Reliability Engineer at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining the reliability and performance of the bank's systems. His responsibilities include ensuring system uptime, optimizing infrastructure, and implementing best practices for service reliability.
Previous Experience at Cognito iQ
Prior to his current role, Matt Symonds worked at Cognito iQ in various capacities. He served as a Cloud Architect and Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer from 2018 to 2019, and as a Cloud DevOps Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His work involved designing cloud solutions and enhancing deployment processes.
Experience at ENSO Financial Analytics
Matt held the position of System Administrator at ENSO Financial Analytics from 2016 to 2017. During his time there, he managed system operations and supported IT infrastructure, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization.
Background in IT and Networking
Matt Symonds has a solid background in IT and networking. He worked as a Systems & Network Administrator at 100 Percent IT from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he held roles as a Systems Administrator and Systems Architect at Switch Concepts between 2013 and 2016, where he developed skills in system management and architecture.
Education and Certifications
Matt studied at Solent University and holds a Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. This educational background has equipped him with foundational knowledge in networking and systems administration, which he has applied throughout his career.