Sam Rushton

Sam Rushton is a Technical Lead at OVO, specializing in software engineering management since November 2021. Previously, Sam worked as a Senior Software Engineer at OVO X, contributing to the transformation of energy solutions for UK customers with a focus on sustainability. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer at Kantan, and at Skyscanner as a Software Engineer 2, primarily utilizing Python and AWS. Sam's early career featured an instructorship at Code First: Girls, an internship at Capital One focusing on AWS technologies, participation in the J.P. Morgan Spring Week program, and serving as a Microsoft Student Partner, promoting Azure in academic settings. Educational background includes a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of St Andrews.