About Martyn

About Martyn Drake

I'm Martyn Drake, an IT Infrastructure Engineer with nearly three decades of experience in the tech industry. Currently, I'm putting my skills to work at Supermassive Games Ltd, where I help keep the digital gears turning smoothly for some of the most exciting game development projects in the industry.

My Journey

My career in IT has been an exciting adventure, taking me from the early days of the internet to the cutting edge of cloud computing and game development infrastructure. Here's a glimpse into my professional journey:

Current Role: At Supermassive Games, I'm part of a dynamic team managing everything from complex networking setups to cloud services. My day-to-day involves juggling tasks like VPN management, license tracking, and collaborating with development teams to optimize our game-building infrastructure.

Previous Experiences:

I've worn many hats, from Senior Systems Administrator at KPS UK, where I managed e-commerce backends across multiple cloud platforms, to First Line Support Team Leader at Memset Ltd, where I led a team supporting dedicated and virtual server platforms.
My journey also includes a stint at MPC, where I was part of the team behind the scenes of major film and TV visual effects, managing render farms and artist workstations.

What I Do

My expertise spans a wide range of IT disciplines:

Infrastructure management and cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
Networking and security
Linux and Windows server administration
DevOps practices and automation
Customer support and team leadership

Beyond the Code

When I'm not immersed in servers and networks, I'm passionate about staying ahead of the curve in tech trends. I believe in the power of technology to create amazing experiences, whether it's in gaming, e-commerce, or visual effects.

This blog is my way of sharing insights, experiences, and the occasional tech musing. Feel free to explore my posts.

Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to my tech journey!