Alex Forbes
About Alex Forbes
Alex Forbes is a Software Engineer currently employed at Starling Bank in London, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in systems administration and engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Webgains, Ebay, and Opta.
Work at Starling Bank
Alex Forbes has been employed at Starling Bank since 2019 as a Software Engineer. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software systems that support the bank's operations. Prior to this position, he served as a Site Reliability Engineer at the same organization from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of the bank's services.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Starling Bank, Alex held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at eBay as a Senior System Engineer from 2014 to 2017 and as a System Engineer from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Senior Systems Administrator at Opta from 2012 to 2013 and at Edtech from 2009 to 2010. His early career included roles at Webgains, where he worked as a System Administrator and later as a Senior System Administrator.
Education and Qualifications
Alex Forbes studied at Lindisfarne College from 1995 to 2001. He later attended the University of Canterbury, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in Accountancy, Information Systems, and Finance, from 2002 to 2005. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Technical Skills and Expertise
With extensive experience in system administration and software engineering, Alex Forbes possesses a range of technical skills. His roles have involved working with various systems and technologies, including site reliability engineering, infrastructure management, and software development. His background in both engineering and systems administration equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape.