Joe Holder
About Joe Holder
Joe Holder is a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in network programming and automation technologies. He has worked at Inmarsat and Thomson Reuters, demonstrating proficiency in both relational and NoSQL databases, as well as cloud technologies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joe Holder has served as Lead Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters since 2001, accumulating over 23 years of experience in this role. His tenure at the company's Canary Wharf location in London, England, has involved significant contributions to various software engineering projects. Holder's responsibilities include overseeing software development processes and ensuring the implementation of best practices within the engineering team.
Current Role at Inmarsat
Since 2018, Joe Holder has been a Senior Software Engineer at Inmarsat, based in London, United Kingdom. In this position, he has focused on developing and enhancing software solutions that support the company's telecommunications services. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.
Education and Expertise
Joe Holder holds a Master's Degree in Information Technology from Kingston University, which he completed from 1987 to 1989. He also earned a BA in Philosophy from the University of Leicester, studying from 1983 to 1986. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in software engineering, particularly in network programming, security automation, and database management.
Professional Background
Before his current roles, Joe Holder worked as a Software Engineer at Logica from 1999 to 2001 and previously from 1997 to 1999 in the Greater New York City Area. He also held a position as Software Engineer and Team Leader at Internet Systems Limited from 1993 to 1996. His diverse experience across various companies has contributed to his proficiency in multiple programming paradigms and cloud technologies.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Joe Holder is proficient in network programming, utilizing technologies such as socket programming and RESTful services. He has experience implementing security and infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible and Vault. Holder possesses a deep understanding of both relational databases, including Oracle, and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB. He is also skilled in modern development tools like Docker, CircleCI, and Jenkins, as well as cloud technologies including AWS and Kubernetes.