Matt Symonds
About Matt Symonds
Matt Symonds is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in systems administration and cloud engineering, currently employed at Starling Bank since 2019. His previous roles include positions at ENSO Financial Analytics, Switch Concepts, and Cognito iQ, where he developed a strong foundation in IT infrastructure and cloud services.
Work at Starling Bank
Matt Symonds has been employed at Starling Bank as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of the bank's systems. His work involves implementing best practices in system reliability and ensuring that the infrastructure supports the bank's operations effectively.
Previous Experience in System Administration
Before joining Starling Bank, Matt Symonds worked at ENSO Financial Analytics as a System Administrator for seven months in 2016. He also held positions at Switch Concepts, where he served as a Systems Architect from 2015 to 2016 and as a Systems Administrator from 2013 to 2015. His experience in system administration has contributed to his expertise in maintaining complex IT environments.
Cloud Engineering Background
Matt Symonds has a background in cloud engineering, having worked at Cognito iQ as a Cloud DevOps Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Cloud Architect & Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved designing and implementing cloud solutions, focusing on optimizing cloud infrastructure and deployment processes.
Education and Certifications
Matt Symonds studied at Solent University, where he gained foundational knowledge in IT and systems management. He also holds a Cisco Certified Network Associate certification, which demonstrates his proficiency in networking and related technologies.
Early Career in IT
Matt began his career in IT at 100 Percent IT, where he worked as a Systems & Network Administrator from 2010 to 2013. This early experience provided him with essential skills in network management and system administration, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the industry.