A BARNSLEY man has risen through the ranks of massive international companies to become a chief executive at the age of 21.
Ethan Sumner, the son of Central ward councillor Nicola Sumner, will serve as the CEO of DevEx Connect - a community-driven independent research, analyst and events organisation.
He began his journey at 16 when he set his sights on becoming a DevOps engineer, a goal he achieved as the youngest DevOps engineer at Mastercard at 18.
His career continued as he transitioned to the role of Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, supporting the likes of the NHS and Digital Natives before his previous role leading FinOps offerings for Cognizant in the UK.
Ethan, who studied IT at Barnsley College and still lives in the town, said: “DevEx encompasses elements of DevOps, platform engineering and site reliability engineering to optimise workflows and drive productivity for software developers.
“As DevEx gains prominence in improving operational outcomes and the overall developer experience, DevEx Connect will provide programs to bridge community gaps and empower developers globally.”
