Mark Cocklin
About Mark Cocklin
Mark Cocklin is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in managing and deploying applications using Kubernetes and Terraform. He has worked for various companies in the UK, including Escalus Software Systems Ltd and Novia Financial Plc, and possesses strong skills in automation and Linux systems.
Current Role at Capital on Tap
Mark Cocklin currently serves as a Site Reliability Engineer at Capital on Tap, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's systems. His expertise in managing and deploying applications using Kubernetes and Terraform is integral to his work. He also utilizes Datadog for monitoring and performance optimization, particularly in financial services environments.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability Engineering
Prior to his current role, Mark Cocklin worked at Novia Financial Plc as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2022 to 2023. He also held the position of Junior DevOps Reliability Engineer at the same company from 2020 to 2022. His experience in these roles contributed to his skills in automating processes using Python and Bash scripting, as well as managing complex systems.
Technical Infrastructure Specialist at Escalus Software Systems Ltd
Mark Cocklin worked at Escalus Software Systems Ltd from 2014 to 2017 as a Technical Infrastructure Specialist. He later advanced to the role of Technical Operations Lead at the same company from 2017 to 2020. His work involved managing technical operations and infrastructure, which enhanced his skills in Linux systems, particularly RedHat/CentOS and Ubuntu.
Educational Background
Mark Cocklin studied at the University of Exeter, where he achieved a degree in Theoretical Physics from 2001 to 2004. He also attended Peter Symonds College from 1999 to 2001, where he completed A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. His foundational education at Westgate School in Winchester spanned from 1994 to 1999.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Mark Cocklin began his career in 2004 as a Sales Assistant at WHSmith for one month. He later worked as an Archivist at Dutton Gregory LLP from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Java Developer at Escalus Software Systems Ltd from 2011 to 2014. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set and experience in various technical and operational capacities.