Sam Johnson is an engineering manager with six years of hands-on software development experience and a background in electronic and electrical engineering from Loughborough University. Currently leading engineering at Collibra after rapid progression from senior and staff engineering roles, he focuses on delivery, team growth, and reliable data-centric systems. His career includes product-facing engineering at Sage and solutions development in smaller firms, giving him a balanced perspective on scaling practices and pragmatic implementation. Colleagues know him for translating complex technical requirements into maintainable architectures while mentoring engineers through career transitions. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, he brings a blend of systems thinking and applied electronics training that often surfaces in how he approaches performance and observability challenges. Though not primarily an open-source profile, his steady internal impact and cross-company mobility signal strong execution and leadership potential.
5 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Master of Engineering - MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University
A Levels Mathematics Physics Electronics, A Levels Mathematics Physics Electronics at Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
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