Thomas Cuthbert
About Thomas Cuthbert
Thomas Cuthbert is a Site Reliability Engineer at Canonical Ltd., where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in networking and has contributed to the Open Source Network Automation community while advocating for DevOps culture.
Work at Canonical
Thomas Cuthbert has been employed at Canonical Ltd. as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2016. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of systems and services. His responsibilities include implementing best practices in site reliability engineering and contributing to the overall stability of the infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Cuthbert studied Networking at TAFE, where he achieved a Diploma from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Scotch College, completing his Year 10 education with a focus on Information Technology from 2001 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in site reliability engineering and network management.
Background in IT Roles
Before joining Canonical, Thomas Cuthbert held various positions in the IT sector. He worked at Kinetic IT as a Service Desk/Desktop Engineer from 2010 to 2011 and later as a Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2015. He also served as a Network Engineer at Empired Ltd from 2015 to 2016 in Perth, Australia. His diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of IT systems.
Contributions to Open Source Community
Thomas Cuthbert has actively contributed to the Open Source Network Automation community. He engages in both coding and promoting open technologies, demonstrating his commitment to collaborative development and innovation within the field.
Technical Skills and Tools
Thomas Cuthbert is fluent in Python and has proficiency with automation frameworks such as Puppet and Ansible. He has experience supporting environments that utilize monitoring tools like Nagios and Cacti. His technical skills enhance his effectiveness in site reliability engineering and automation.