Andy Perry

Background

About Andy Perry

As a seasoned IT professional with a robust background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), I bring a comprehensive understanding of maintaining and optimising complex systems to ensure their stability and performance. My journey in the technology sector has been marked by a consistent focus on enhancing system reliability, automating processes, and driving efficiency across various platforms and cloud environments. At IBM UK Ltd, I served as a Site Reliability Engineer, where I managed API production services to ensure high availability and reliability. My role involved implementing monitoring systems and automated alerts to pre- emptively address issues, coordinating customer ticket triage, and developing custom scripts to handle site traffic effectively. I took pride in designing a web application that consolidated customer data from multiple sources and spearheading the development of automation tools using Python and Ansible, significantly improving system consistency and update efficiency. Notable achievements include receiving an Outstanding Technical Achievement Award for creating a Python-based test framework and reducing manual errors through effective automation strategies. Previously, as a Senior DevOps Engineer, I excelled in enhancing security controls, improving system performance, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform and Ansible. My efforts led to faster deployment times and more reliable CI/CD pipelines. My early career as a Test Infrastructure Team Lead involved managing a large array of test servers and developing frameworks that streamlined cross-platform testing. This diverse experience has equipped me with deep expertise in driving operational excellence and technological innovation. I'm always happy to broaden my network and communicate with industry peers. Reach out to me today to connect!