Gerard Abrahart
About Gerard Abrahart
Gerard Abrahart is an Application Support Specialist (Devops) at TS Imagine, with a background in IT infrastructure and systems analysis. He has extensive experience in networking, virtualization, and electronic trading platforms, having previously worked at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. and ED&F Man.
Current Role at TS Imagine
Gerard Abrahart has been serving as an Application Support Specialist (DevOps) at TS Imagine since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for providing support for application-related issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the software systems. His expertise in DevOps practices allows him to streamline processes and improve the efficiency of application deployment and maintenance.
Previous Experience at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V.
Prior to his current position, Gerard worked at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. as an IT Systems Analyst from 2010 to 2016 and as an IT Infrastructure Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he focused on supporting electronic trading platforms and managing exchange connectivity across various product classes. His experience in this role contributed to his strong foundation in IT infrastructure and support.
Education and Qualifications
Gerard Abrahart studied at the University of Portsmouth, where he earned a Higher National Diploma in Computing from 2001 to 2003 and a BSc (Honours) Degree in Computing from 2003 to 2004. He also completed his secondary education at St. Thomas More Secondary (RC), achieving 9 GCSEs from 1992 to 2000. Additionally, he studied Business Studies at Bexley Adult Education Centre, obtaining an A Level from 1999 to 2000.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gerard possesses a strong knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, LANs, WANs, DNS, and routing. He is experienced in virtualization using VMware 5.5 with Zerto protection and has worked with Brocade switches and Virtual Fabrics for SAN management. His technical skills extend to managing storage arrays such as HP 3PAR, PURE, and EMC ISILON, and he is proficient in backup solutions like Commvault and HP Data Protector.
Early Career at ED&F Man
Before advancing in IT roles, Gerard worked as an Account Clerk at ED&F Man from 1997 to 2001. This early experience in the financial sector provided him with foundational skills in accounting and finance, which complement his technical expertise in IT support and infrastructure.