Andy Sutton is an experienced database specialist and consultant with over 30 years in IT, specialising in Db2 database administration, performance optimisation, and large-scale system migrations. He has built a strong reputation as a skilled and adaptable professional, delivering solutions across banking, finance, government, and commercial sectors throughout the UK and Europe.
He began his career in the mid-1980s as an Operations Analyst, later progressing into senior roles where he developed deep expertise in Db2. Early in his career, he supported business-critical systems, led database upgrades, and contributed to disaster recovery planning, laying the foundation for his long-term specialism in database technologies.
By the late 1990s and early 2000s, Andy had advanced into senior and contract roles with major organisations, where he focused on database performance, system design, and complex migrations. He played key roles in large-scale enterprise and government projects, contributing to modernisation programmes and integrating technologies such as distributed Db2 environments, web-based platforms, and enterprise applications.
As a freelance consultant, Andy expanded his international experience, delivering high-impact projects including Db2 version migrations, automated maintenance solutions, and performance tuning for high-volume transactional systems. He has also combined technical leadership with mentoring, supporting team development while designing robust database solutions for organisations in the financial and data services sectors.
Based in Shrewsbury, Andy remains a highly respected database professional, known for his technical depth, problem-solving ability, and consistent delivery across complex, enterprise-scale data environments.