Christian Chapman
Brixham,Devon
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with expertise in Linux operating systems, Python programming, and infrastructure as code using Terraform. Demonstrates proficiency in BASH scripting and CI/CD processes, leveraging Jenkins automation to enhance software delivery. Skilled in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and networking, with a strong foundation in WAN, LAN, TCP, and IP protocols. Adept at problem-solving and technical documentation, aiming to drive innovation and efficiency in technology-driven environments.
Detail-oriented Network Engineer with 28 years of experience and strong background in network technologies and security. Accomplished network developer with proven success in designing and implementing business technology solutions. Focused on maintaining network security to provide customers with safe data management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cloud SRE, Network Engineer
Oracle UK Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2025
- Cloud SRE – Managing Jenkins and Gitlab based CI/CD, running on Oracles OCI cloud system. Multiple Jenkins servers supporting 20+ teams. Orahub(Gitlab) Templated Linux runner system, day to day management. Using python3, Terraform and Groovy
- Virtual Networking Engineer – Managing, diagnosing developing terraform deployment system. Automated virtual network deployment from manual human process, enabling updates to be faster and without error, through python3 and Terraform
- Enterprise Network Engineer – Installation of European office and back bone routers, switches and firewalls. Including configuring routing of IGMP and BGP.
- Remote Worker
Operations Engineer
Micros (Now Oracle Micros)
Nottingham
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintain multiple hosting systems for bespoke farm to fork ingredient tracking application, provided to all major UK supermarkets.
- Internal IT support, including network, computers, server and phones
- Reduced OS installation time from manual 2 day, to Bash scripted 2 hour time frame
- Implemented Nagios system to monitor and alert maintenance team
Senior Systems Engineer
EMNET Systems UK
Nottingham
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Management of Network, including 1 owned datacentre and various customer networks
- Management of hosting system
- Designed and coded perl application to manage switch port allocations and unblocking for a 4 site student accommodation system
- Built new core network and hosting system in company’s new datacentre
- Other previous positions – Waveworks Ltd, Contracting, Esendex, AVE Rail Product, West Notts College, Viatel Global Comms, Ministry of Defence (DERA) Sept 1997 – Sept. 2011
Education
Bsc - Electronics
De Montfort University
09.1996 - 06.1998
A-Levels - 3 A Levels: Maths, Physics, Economics,
Leicester Grammar School
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs inc. Maths, English
Leicester Grammar School
Skills
- Linux operating system
- Python programming
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform
- BASH scripting proficiency
- Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
- Jenkins automation
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Networking expertise (WAN and LAN)
- TCP and IP knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Technical documentation
Security Clearance
UK SC Clearance
Timeline
Cloud SRE, Network Engineer
Oracle UK Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2025
Operations Engineer
Micros (Now Oracle Micros)
09.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Systems Engineer
EMNET Systems UK
09.2011 - 09.2013
Bsc - Electronics
De Montfort University
09.1996 - 06.1998
A-Levels - 3 A Levels: Maths, Physics, Economics,
Leicester Grammar School
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs inc. Maths, English
Leicester Grammar School