Eddie Spencer
About Eddie Spencer
Eddie Spencer is a Senior Systems Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in facilities networking and extensive experience in systems migration and virtualization.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Eddie Spencer has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2012, serving as a Senior Systems Engineer. His role involves overseeing complex IT systems and ensuring their effective operation within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked at Thomson Reuters in IT systems support and purchasing from 2010 to 2012. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to significant projects, including the rationalization of over 50 physical servers to a virtual environment and the migration of a complex system with more than 50 virtual servers and 8 physical database servers to a new data center.
Education and Expertise
Eddie Spencer studied at West Kent College, where he focused on Building Construction and Surveying. He achieved A-Levels and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Building Construction and Land Surveying from 1984 to 1987. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in facilities networking, which complements his skills in IT systems engineering. This combination of knowledge enhances his ability to manage and optimize IT infrastructures effectively.
Background
Eddie Spencer has a background in facilities networking, which adds a unique dimension to his IT systems engineering capabilities. His experience spans various aspects of systems engineering, including systems and office decommissioning, replication, and migration. He has a strong focus on transitioning systems to data technical centers, showcasing his proficiency in managing complex IT environments.
Achievements
Eddie Spencer has played a key role in several significant IT projects during his career. Notably, he was involved in a migration project that included the integration of NAS storage devices, backup devices, and multiple network components such as firewalls, routers, and switches. His contributions have been essential in streamlining operations and enhancing the efficiency of IT systems at Thomson Reuters.