Oliver Bazely
About Oliver Bazely
Oliver Bazely is an Engineering Manager at Thought Machine, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Cambridge and has a diverse background in engineering management, software engineering, and research.
Work at Thought Machine
Oliver Bazely has served as an Engineering Manager at Thought Machine since 2018. In this role, he has focused on evolving engineering management practices, including the development of career frameworks and production support systems. He has also contributed to the technical designs for distributed Core Banking systems, leveraging his extensive background in engineering and management.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Bazely completed his Ph.D. in Geography at the University of Cambridge from 2004 to 2009. He also holds an M.Phil. in Geography from the same institution, which he completed in 2004, and a B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Leeds, obtained in 2003. His educational background is complemented by A Levels in Geography, Biology, and Business Studies from Loughborough Grammar School.
Background
Before joining Thought Machine, Oliver Bazely held various positions that contributed to his expertise in engineering and management. He worked as a Software Engineer at Genomics plc in Oxford from 2017 to 2018 and served as IT Manager at DDC Ltd. in Leicestershire from 2011 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Contributing Reporter for The Rio Times in Brazil and as a Post-doctoral Researcher at Universidade Federal Fluminense.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Oliver Bazely has led significant initiatives, including the establishment of a development team from scratch, where he was responsible for recruitment and the implementation of an agile workflow. He has also been involved in setting up a research lab in Rio de Janeiro for paleoclimate projects during his time as a research scientist. His work has resulted in peer-reviewed publications in academic journals.