Hi, I'm Sam

I'm a Manchester-based techie who likes building systems to solve interesting problems, with interests in media and video production and also sustainability.

I work for BBC R&D as a Senior R&D Engineer, developing tools and technologies to create content using the cloud and demonstrate the benefits of merging live and post-prod workflows. Currently I'm working on the Time-addressable Media Stores API and the Cloud Native Agile Production project in collaboration with AWS and various media industry partners.

I have experience building backend cloud systems in Python and Node.js, developing for AWS and OpenStack and using automation and infrastructure as code tools. I've also provided technical leadership to my team and shaped the direction of our work in BBC R&D.

I also have an MEng degree in electronic and enjoy tinkering with a bit of hardware when I get the chance, such as setting up sensors around my home to make it a bit smarter.

Outside of technology I also enjoy cooking and hiking, but ultimately spend most of my time chasing around after my little one!