Benjamin Priestman

Benjamin Priestman is an experienced technology professional currently serving as Lead Platform Engineer (Streaming) at ITV since April 2023. With a diverse background in DevOps and web operations, Benjamin previously held the position of DevOps Tech Lead at Immediate Media Co from January 2020 to April 2023, focusing on guiding engineers and managing system architecture changes. Earlier roles include Lead Consultant at The Scale Factory and various technical positions at Immediate Media Co, BBC Worldwide, and Cimex Media Ltd. Benjamin holds a BSc in Physics and Philosophy from the University of York and has a strong foundation in AWS cloud services, system management, and operational support.