Karl Funk
About Karl Funk
Karl Funk is a Senior Solutions Architect at Yugabyte, with a strong background in architecture and technical delivery across various companies, including Worldpay and Antenna Software. He has extensive experience in performance tuning and has managed teams in delivering complex projects for global clients.
Work at Yugabyte
Karl Funk has been employed at Yugabyte as a Senior Solutions Architect in Advanced Technical Services since 2021. His role involves providing technical solutions and support to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in architecture and system performance. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the company's mission of delivering high-performance distributed SQL databases.
Previous Experience at Worldpay
Prior to joining Yugabyte, Karl Funk worked at Worldpay from 2015 to 2021. He held multiple positions, including Global Head of Architecture Data Technology Services and Head of Systems Engineering for the Enterprise Data Platform. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing architecture and engineering teams, contributing to the development of data technology solutions.
Career at Antenna Software
Karl Funk spent a significant portion of his career at Antenna Software, where he held various roles from 2000 to 2012. His positions included Lead Consultant, Head of Architecture, Product Manager, and Senior Director of Product Architecture. He managed teams and led the architecture and technical delivery of projects for global clients, enhancing the company's service offerings.
Education and Expertise
Karl Funk earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Staffordshire University, studying from 1988 to 1992. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in performance tuning, particularly in Oracle and Unix systems. He has developed strong skills in managing large-scale data warehouse and OLTP environments.
Technical Skills and Achievements
Karl Funk possesses strong skills in Oracle and Unix performance tuning, with extensive experience in optimizing large-scale systems. He has led the architecture and technical delivery of multi-million pound projects for major global customers, including Aircel, 3, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Telenor. His logical and flexible approach has enabled him to deliver solutions in challenging situations.