Nigel Adams
About Nigel Adams
Nigel Adams serves as the Regional Services Manager for Elektron Managed Services EMEA at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and operations management, having previously worked with the Royal Navy and various roles in the financial services sector.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Nigel Adams has served as the Regional Services Manager for Elektron Managed Services EMEA at Thomson Reuters since 2013. He has worked in this role for 11 years, based in Canary Wharf. His responsibilities include overseeing managed services operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to clients across the EMEA region.
Previous Experience in the Royal Navy
Prior to his current role, Nigel Adams worked as a Systems Engineer in the Royal Navy from 1982 to 1994. His tenure lasted 12 years, during which he was stationed in Faslane. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in systems engineering and technical operations.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Adams studied Computer Engineering & Information Technology at Glasgow Caledonian University from 1991 to 1992. He also attended Glasgow Caledonian University for an additional year from 1989 to 1990. Furthermore, he studied Electrical & Electronic Engineering at HMS Collingwood, the Royal Navy Engineering College, from 1983 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in programming, configuration, and managing mission-critical systems.
Career at Refinitiv
Since 2018, Nigel Adams has held the position of Director of Managed Services EMEA at Refinitiv, located in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for leading managed services initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across the EMEA region.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Nigel Adams possesses extensive technical skills, including programming and configuration experience in various systems such as DOS, Turbo Pascal, Novell, UNIX (Solaris), SQL, and Windows. He has practical knowledge of Reuters Trading Architecture, specifically DACS and TREP, and is well-versed in the SEI CMM Level 2 software development lifecycle. His expertise also extends to IP Technologies and Networking, including TCP/IP, IP Multicast, RIP, and HSRP.