Edd Payne

Edd Payne is a skilled GNU/Linux systems administrator with extensive ICT management experience, showcasing the ability to address both day-to-day operational issues and strategic perspectives.

With a decade of hands-on experience managing Linux-based systems, Edd has been involved in designing new systems, constructing tailored platforms, and overseeing various servers including web servers (Apache, nginx, Tomcat), database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL), file servers, and network services like email, DNS, and LDAP.

His expertise extends to working in diverse environments such as high availability setups, high-pressure e-commerce systems, and secure PCI-DSS certified infrastructures.

In addition to his strong Linux background, Edd possesses proficiency in network management, providing services like file sharing, email solutions (open-source, Zimbra, MS Exchange), and network administration within SME settings.

Edd's technical specialties include Red Hat Linux, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu distributions, along with skills in Apache HTTPd server, nginx, Tomcat, JBoss, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle databases, and high availability technologies like clustering and load balancing.

He is well-versed in virtualization using VMware and Xen, including high availability clustering and vSAN implementations, as well as SAN and storage solutions from NetApp, HP, IBM, and EMC.

Edd is proficient in various scripting languages such as Python, PHP, shell scripting (bash), and Perl, and holds expertise in networking, TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, and IT department management.

Edd Payne holds educational qualifications including a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Politics & Society from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from UCL.

His professional journey includes roles such as Director of Developer Infrastructure, Director of System Engineering, and Senior Manager of System Engineering at Delivery Hero, in addition to positions at NTT Europe Ltd., Leftfield Digital, Exentric Thinking, among others.

Edd's career progression showcases his dynamic experience in IT operations, application management, system engineering, and ICT and hosting management, underpinning a comprehensive skill set in managing complex IT environments.