Andy Gould
About Andy Gould
Andy Gould is an Operations Team Manager in End User Services at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked for over 33 years in various IT roles. He also leads the 3rd Swindon (Wichelstowe) Scout Group and has significant experience in Scouting leadership and community engagement.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Andy Gould has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, contributing significantly to the IT and operations sectors. He currently serves as Operations Team Manager for End User Services since 2022. Previously, he worked as Information Technology Delivery Manager from 2021 to 2022, and as IT Transition Consultant from 2019 to 2021. His earlier positions include Technical Support Specialist for ECC Transition and 1st Line Support from 2017 to 2019 and 2015 to 2017, respectively. He began his career at Nationwide as a Computer Operator from 1989 to 1999 and later worked as a Production Planning Analyst for 16 years, from 1999 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Andy Gould studied at Hreod Burna, focusing on Geography and Communications from 1980 to 1984. He has accumulated over 33 years of experience in IT operational, transition, and delivery roles, specializing in both Cloud and On-prem solutions. His expertise extends to business continuity, where he served as a representative for IT Operations, maintaining business continuity plans and facilitating forums to identify risks and improvements.
Background
Andy Gould has a long-standing career in IT, primarily at Nationwide Building Society, where he has progressed through various technical and managerial roles. His experience spans over three decades, beginning as a Computer Operator and advancing to managerial positions. In addition to his professional career, he is actively involved in the Scouting community, leading initiatives and supporting youth development.
Achievements
In his Scouting role, Andy Gould founded and currently leads the 3rd Swindon (Wichelstowe) Scout Group, focusing on recruiting and interviewing new adult members. He has also served as District Explorer Scout Commissioner, managing a team of 14 adult leaders and supporting over 80 young people. His organizational skills were highlighted when he coordinated a County activity day that engaged over 2,000 participants. Additionally, he held the position of Assistant County Commissioner for Programme Support in Wiltshire, aiding the development of over 1,500 young people.