Richard Finlay Tweed
About Richard Finlay Tweed
Richard Finlay Tweed is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in managing Kubernetes applications across various cloud platforms. He has held multiple roles at Thought Machine and previously worked at Cisco, and he holds advanced certifications in Kubernetes administration and security.
Current Role as Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Finlay Tweed currently serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Thought Machine, 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 Kubernetes native applications across various cloud platforms supports the organization's operational goals.
Previous Experience at Thought Machine
Richard has a significant history with Thought Machine, having worked there in multiple capacities. He served as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and then transitioned to the role of Tech Lead Manager from 2020 to 2021. He returned as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2022 to 2023, contributing to various projects that enhanced the company's infrastructure and service delivery.
Experience at Cisco
Before his tenure at Thought Machine, Richard worked at Cisco as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018 in London, United Kingdom. During this year, he gained valuable experience in software development and engineering practices, which contributed to his skill set in site reliability and cloud technologies.
Educational Background in Physics
Richard studied at University College London (UCL), where he pursued a Master's degree in Physics from 2013 to 2017. This educational background provided him with a strong analytical foundation, which he applies in his engineering roles.
Certifications and Expertise in Kubernetes
Richard holds both the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certifications. His expertise includes managing various Kubernetes distributions such as EKS, GKE, Red Hat OpenShift, AKS, and IKS, making him proficient in deploying and securing applications across multiple cloud environments.